West Cumbria CarersCarers Support Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB TITLE:- Community Fundraising Co-ordinator

ACCOUNTABLE TO:- West Cumbria Carers - Chief Officer/Project & Funding Development Manager

GRADE & SALARY:- £20,911 (pro rata)

HOURS:- 18.5hrs per week

LOCATION:- West Cumbria

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To drive Community Fund raising in the organisation.

To support the Management Team and Trustees to develop and update fundraising strategies and action plans.

To work closely with Management and Trustee Teams to develop and manage donor relationships.

To implement the organisation’s fundraising activities and events action plan.

To develop and deliver a range of regular community based fundraising activities and events.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries to the organisation.

To create and maintain a range of appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the organisation and its fundraisers.

To develop and deliver a range of activities and events to support and cultivate significant donors.

To develop and deliver a range of fundraising activities and events in West Cumbria including: online lottery, street collections, legacy campaigns, etc

To develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with volunteer fundraisers.

To work alongside Project & Funding Development Manager and Data & Communication Support Worker to deliver appropriate marketing and promotion in relation to fundraising events (including website and social media)

To maintain an accurate database of donors.

To maintain accurate data and produce regular reports in relation to the organisation’s community fundraising

To make and sustain links with local third sector organisations and local and regional networks of carers organisations to build knowledge of community fundraising.

To work closely with all other team members within West Cumbria Carers

To assist the Chief Officer to develop and implement organisational policies and procedures where relevant

To attend any relevant training provided by West Cumbria Carers

To provide support and information within the office

To attend Carers events, meetings and Forums as required

To carry out any additional relevant duties as required by this post

Person Specification: Community Fundraising Co-ordinator

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLEQualifications/Education & Knowledge

Good general education.

Proven advanced knowledge of word, excel, access

Knowledge and experience of financial spreadsheets

Knowledge of local Voluntary organisations.

ECDL or equivalent

Experience of basic accounting procedures and terminology

Knowledge of issues relating to carers and/or people with health issues or disabilities

Experience Direct experience of community fundraising

Direct experience of marketing and promotion

Direct experience of organising fundraising events

Direct experience of maintaining relationships with donors (corporate and individual)

Experience of initiating and putting into practice new projectsDirect experience of team management (staff and/or volunteers)

Direct experience of developing relationships with donors (corporate and individual)

Knowledge of website maintenance

Aptitudes and Skills

Proven experience of public speaking

Good self-management and organisational skills

Proven track record of achieving targets and meeting deadlinesProven track record of achieving targets and meeting deadlinesA creative and innovative approach

Ability to work on your own or as part of a team

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Good telephone skills

Personal qualities

Confident with drive and a commitment to personal development

Energy and enthusiasm.

Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels.

Willingness to combine planning and developing with “hands on” work

Circumstances. Ability to undertake work outsidenormal hours

Ability to work flexibly

Current driving licence, access to a vehicle and ability to travel throughout area as needed