Fundraising Officer

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This vacancy is open to applicants who are currently unemployed in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Way2Work is a fully funded ESF project run by Futures and its partners with the aim of supporting unemployed people into sustainable employment.

 

About the Company

Stonebridge City Farm is a registered charity which is a visitor centre, education and training centre and volunteer hub. Our mission is to empower and develop the local community. Visitors can enjoy a ‘small slice of the countryside in the heart of the city’. Free to visit and open every day, with a number of animals, big and small, gardens, and amenities such as the café, shop and playground.

 

 

 

About the Role

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Fundraising Officer is responsible for leading the development of our fundraising strategy, researching and recommending new income streams and meeting fundraising targets. There is an emphasis on maintaining and developing grant applications to charitable trusts and foundations.

• Condensed duties and responsibilities (plain English) – up to 10 bullet points max.
• Develop, agree and implement a fundraising strategy that delivers the charity’s short- and long-term income goals.
• Identify and write fundraising applications to a variety of sources.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Complete monitoring and feedback reports.
• Implement fundraising campaigns.
• Write compelling case studies and promote Stonebridge City Farm’s work and outcomes.
• Identify and liaise with key stakeholders.
• Build strong corporate relationships.
• Build strong relationships and regularly communicate with both existing and new supporters.
• Develop plans and act to grow donations.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and the code of fundraising practice.
• Support the farm’s events and wider community activities.
• Work closely with the Marketing Co-ordinator.

               Uphold the charity’s values.

 

About You

• Excellent and persuasive written and communication skills.
• The ability to thoroughly research, identify and write effective grant applications.
• Previous charity fundraising experience is desirable but applicants may also have experience writing commercial proposals and business to business sales.
• Experience of building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• A thorough understanding of the digital opportunity.
• The ability to work independently, to take ownership and meet deadlines.
• The ability to combine a strategic approach with operational detail and the willingness to help out in a busy environment.
• A passionate and professional advocate for the charity’s work.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Empathy – a calm and supportive style to motivate, encourage and support people.
• A team player.
• Customer service – the skills to provide a high level of service to visitors, volunteers, education organisations, community groups and stakeholders.
• Good IT skills such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher.

 

Benefits

28 days holiday