Fundraising Officer
- Full time
- £25,400 – £33,500
- Wildside Centre, Whitebridge
- Closing 27th January 2022
- Advertised from 14th January 2022
- 37.5 hours per week.
- Holiday entitlemeny Holidays: 35 days pa pro rata. Pension: SFCT has an opt in pension plan.
Role
Following the publication of the Community Action Plan it is clear that our aspirations will require more funding than is available to us from the income we receive from windfarms and hydro. The role of the Community Fundraiser is to help raise additional funds to ensure the financial stability of the Trust and other organisations in the Stratherrick and Foyers area whose work aligns with outcomes in the Community Action Plan. It is a new and very exciting role and we have a goal to match fund the £4 million we will receive into the area from renewable projects in the next five years. The role is full time but we would consider job share. There are no supervisory requirements for this role.
Job Description
- With support from the Trust Manager to stimulate, encourage, support and write grant applications and fundraising activities in Stratherrick and Foyers carried out by individuals, organisations and associations and the Trust on a weekly basis.
- Develop our grant applications and fundraising in the area and support any legacy investments, community share offerings, community lottery or renewable energy investment opportunities that may arise.
- Identify and apply for funding that meets the aims and objectives of the Community Action Plan.
- To organise regular Craft Fair and advertising in newsletter to raise funds for communication activities.
- Make links with individuals and groups, including companies, schools, churches and community organisations.
- Identify and develop grant, fundraising and legacy initiatives to engage individuals and groups including companies, schools, churches and community organisations.
- Encourage local participation in SFCT calendar of events.
- Work with organisers of events taking place in Stratherrick and Foyers to encourage participants to raise funds for community projects specific to the Community Action Plan
- Advise and launch a ‘Friends of Stratherrick and Foyers’ legacy programme
- Produce resources such as posters, sponsorship forms, fundraising packs and thank you certificates to support and promote community fundraising events.
- Actively find new supporters to promote Stratherrick and Foyers collection tins and merchandise across the area and grow income as a result
- Recruit and support volunteers to assist you with fundraising activities
- Community Fundraising Administration
- Record all CF data and contact activity
- Respond to CF enquiries, sending agreements, fundraising packs and thank you letters.
- Add CF events to the website.
- Log and maintain collection boxes.
- Ensure risk assessments and agreements for CF events are sent and completed as and when needed.
- Friends of Stratherrick and Foyers Groups
- To explore the potential and provide administrative support and general support to the Friends of Stratherrick and Foyers legacy programme.
- To build effective relationships with Friends of Stratherrick and Foyers.
- Fundraising materials for Community Fundraising
- Order and distribute CF materials and merchandise.
- Monitor stock levels and carry out a regular stock take.
Other duties
- Regular reporting and evaluation on areas of responsibility
- Keep up to date with local government legislation, charity law, national fundraising guidelines and SFCT policies and procedures to ensure all fundraising activities comply.
- To undertake all other reasonable duties as required by the organisation.
- Provide support to the initiatives and events organised by other SFCT volunteer groups, including providing help and attendance as needed.
This is a full-time position 37.5 hours per week. Note that some weekend and evening work may be required. We would consider a job share.
Looking after volunteers and staff
SFCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers interacting with these groups to share this commitment. This position will be subject to a satisfactory reference
Application notes
If you are interested in this role please reply with CV and describing how your knowledge and skills meet the duties described above, by noon, 27th January 2022, either by email to admin@sfctrust.org.uk or by letter to SFCT, The Wildside Centre, Whitebridge, IV2 6UN.
For more information on the Trust and the community of Stratherrick and Foyers see our website
Community Development & Fundraising Officer
- Part time
- £34,000 pro-rata
- Lochgoilhead (Hybrid)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Background information
Lochgoil Community Trust is a limited company and a registered charity (SC033976), founded in April 2011. From 2018 the priorities of the trust were largely determined by the Lochgoil Community Action Plan. This is being replaced by the Lochgoil Local Place Plan (LPP) which is based on extensive community engagement. Many potential projects have been identified along with the aspects relating to planning.
In close cooperation with Lochgoil Community Council and Carrick Castle Community Trust, Lochgoil Community Trust will lead the implementation of the Local Place Plan. We are seeking the services of an experienced Community Development and Fundraising Officer to support this mission of the Trust.
Purpose of the role
To facilitate the implementation of the Local Place Plan 2024-2029 and support the work of the Lochgoil Community Trust by building capacity within our community.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Supporting project leaders by securing external funding through well-prepared grant applications and admin backup
- Monitoring the progress of the Local Place Plan and its outputs, including surveys
- Facilitating online communication – website, Facebook and other social media as required
- Supporting with administration of Trust meetings and memberships
- Enhancing the capacity and contribution of local volunteers
- Supporting the local community to play an active role in the delivery of the Local Place
- Stimulating interest in and awareness of local community issues and encouraging involvement in decision making
- Promoting integration and cohesion within and between community groups (i.e. Community Councils, Social Clubs, Recreation Centres)
Key Working Relationships:
Lochgoil Community Trust and other community groups.
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To Manage all aspects of the “The Knowe” Garden, growing and resource garden in Auchinleck.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertake the management & development of the Knowe Community Garden Auchinleck
- Undertake the management of staff and volunteers employed in the garden
Community Development Officer (Funding)
- Full time or Part time
- up to £31,146
- Lochgelly (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. Our aim is to empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future and promote local resilience and well-being.
We have three exciting opportunities to join our Fife Climate Hub team, funded by the Scottish Government.
The Fife Climate Hub is part of a new network of regional community climate action hubs, created by the Scottish Government. The Hub empowers community-led action on the climate crisis. Our vision is for a growing Fife-wide network of groups taking climate action to meet the needs of their communities. We build capacity of existing community groups working on climate, encourage collaboration and reach beyond the climate engaged to grow a diverse network across Fife. We also provide a voice for our members to influence local and national policy. Together we are driving change and strengthening climate resilience in Fife.
The Hub offers training, advice, inspiration, networking, funding and signposting to places of support. We provide opportunities for networking and shared learning to create a strong climate movement across Fife and drive change across all sectors.
We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic people to further develop the project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape community climate action within Scotland through a model of localised ‘grassroots’ collaborative support.
The Community Development Officer (Funding) will support existing community groups to access funding to deliver their climate projects. The post holder will signpost groups to relevant funding opportunities, support them through the application process and act as a liaison between community groups, local authority and funders. They will also administer Fife Climate Hub’s Community Climate Grants scheme.
EATS Educates Gardener - EATS Educates: Children and Families Growing and Eating
- Part time
- £23,997 pro-rata
- Rosyth (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Do you have experience as a gardener or horticulturalist and have a passion for growing fruit and vegetables and inspiring others? This is an exciting opportunity to join a new project that aims to actively improve the health of children and their families, and their understanding and interest in the environment and biodiversity. The project will span four Primary Schools in Rosyth. Where children will learn and participate in their schools sowing, planting, growing, harvesting, tasting, and cooking fruit and vegetables. They will take this learning home – growing and cooking and eating fruit and vegetables at home.
You will join an Education Officer and a Project Support Officer and be supported by the General Manager of EATS Rosyth. The gardener will lead on the planning, creating and maintaining of the growing spaced in the 4 Rosyth Primary Schools . Example of some of the main duties will include:
- Work with the Education Officer and schools to design and create the growing spaces.
- Prepare the growing aspects of the project, with the Education Officer, and plan to meet the agreed timescales of the education programme.
- Maintain the growing spaces within each school and manage the soil fertility, crop rotation, sowing, irrigation, pest and disease control etc.
- Prepare for the education programme lessons so that the Education Officer has the necessary equipment and materials ready to use with the children.
- Work with the Project Administrator Officer to support how the project is communicated, for example taking photographs for promotion on social media.
- Involve families and carers in the project and work with them through out.
Please see the job description for more details and we warmly welcome inquiries by email at info@eatsrosyth.org.uk or by phone to Charlotte Oakley (General Manager) Tuesday – Thursday on 07396734859 or 01383 341260
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