Senior Fundraiser
Based: Leeds (Hybrid - working both remotely from home and office based)
Salary: £28,500 - £31,500
Hours: Full time or part time available
Permanent
Are you a talented and innovative Senior Fundraiser who enjoys working on your own initative as well as in a team? Are you used to working to budgets and fundraising targets? Enjoy speaking to and building relationships in the local community? Then we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities within the role:
Income Generation
- Building relationships in the local community, spotting opportunities to deepen engagement, and secure fundraising partnerships with companies, events and groups and build a strong new business pipeline.
- Working on the day-to-day fundraising operations, managing existing corporate and community partnerships
- Develop inspiring and effective income generation initiatives across all revenue streams to grow our supporter base, including community, corporate and event initiatives.
Drive and Develop the fundraising strategy
- Drive the fundraising strategy forward to meet income and fundraising targets, and to plan for the growth and development of income streams and opportunities for the future.
- Produce, implement, monitor, and review fundraising initiatives, coming up with ideas and plans to improve on fundraising if there are any shortfalls
- Work within fundraising budgets to support plans and provide effective reporting
- Ensure fundraising income is effectively processed, recorded, and managed, working closely with finance and using the CRM system in place
- Contribute to the organisational strategy, business, and operational plans.
Staff Management and team development
- Coaching & Supervision - provide guidance, nurture and support for the Fundraising Administrator and identify development opportunities to enable learning and growth.
- Provide clear direction and sound decision making to enable staff and volunteers to be effective in raising funds and securing support.
- Holding regular team meetings and ensure planning and coordination of work is undertaken on a regular basis.
- Work with colleagues to ensure volunteers that come through CSR and employee engagement programmes are coordinated and supported to have a positive experience.
- Work together with the outreach team, to become a great custodian of the stories of the many individuals supported by the organisation, using their experiences to garner engagement and support and build strong relationships
CRM and Relationship Manager
- Ensure that all fundraising and supporter information is recorded accurately on the CRM and is conducted within relevant regulation and guidance.
- Ensure prompt and appropriate acknowledgement of all donations, ensuring all information is accurate, up to date and well organised.
- Ensure that all donor communications are managed appropriately, promptly, and courteously
- To be a great champion for those in the Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield communities who choose to raise money on our behalf.
- Work alongside outsourced specialists in marketing to contribute to the organisations tone of voice and brand identity across social media
Simon on the Streets is an equal opportunities employer. Our vision is to provide hope for those without a voice and our values are at the heart of everything that we do.
Tell us why this role sounds right for you by sending your completed application form to fay@simononthestreets.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 6th March 2023
Sound interesting and want to find out more? See the Job Description and Person Spec and if this role sounds right for you, please send your CV along with a cover letter to Fay at fay@simononthestreets.co.uk
