Community Fundraiser, Aberdeen and Northeast Scotland
- Full time
- £35,000
- Aberdeenshire
- Closing 3rd February 2023
- Advertised from 27th January 2023
- 35 hours per week
Role
Works with:Chief Executive, Campaign Director, fundraising team, communications team, operations, finance, fundraising groups, supporters and donors
Purpose of role: To contribute to the effective delivery of the fundraising and communications strategy for KidsOR through community fundraising in Aberdeen and the Northeast.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
- Work with Campaign Director and wider team to generate income in line with the fundraising strategy
- Proactively devise an annual tactical fundraising plan, with associated KPIs, specifically targeting community fundraising within Aberdeen and Northeast Scotland.
- Plan and deliver effective, exciting and appropriate fundraising activities
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of appeal campaigns
Fundraising
- Deliver a range of fundraising activities across the region
- Foster new relationships and maintain existing relationships with community fundraisers (individual and corporate) to encourage regular/long-term giving
- Support fundraising groups through generating publicity, supporting local events, inspiring people with ideas and maximising their efforts
- Develop materials such as fundraising packs to support activities
- Contact and visit local businesses and groups to promote ways to support KidsOR
- Act as an ambassador for the charity in the region and build awareness of the benefits of fundraising for KidsOR and the people we help
- Liaise with communications team to manage external requests for publicity for fundraising events and activities that
- are being undertaken on behalf of KidsOR
- Support national fundraising and other national initiatives, in conjunction with the Fundraising Team
- Establish good processes and measures to ensure that our activities deliver against objectives and conform to the highest standards of regulations and procedures
- Ensure health and safety of participants and volunteers at KidsOR fundraising events and activities
- Support the comms team by capturing content for KidsOR communications channels
Data reporting and administration
- Record data accurately using Raiser’s Edge database
- Produce reports, proposal and supply data as required
- Monitor, evaluate and identify learning points from each area of activity
- Experience of setting, managing and delivering against budgets, reporting on KPIs, variances and reforecasting
Application notes
Please download the application pack below for further information about the organisation, the role and how to apply.
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