Fundraiser

FUNDRAISER
Once Upon a Smile Charity

• Salary:  £20,000 - £22,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours: Full Time or Part Time Available
• Days: Working 5 days over 7, may include evening and weekend work.
• Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
• Job Reference: OUAS1
• Free Parking
• Free Gym Membership (Gym located in same building)

Job Description

FUNDRAISER

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fun environment where no two days are ever the same with endless career progression opportunities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and self-motivated fundraising professional to join Once Upon a Smile. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, persistent, and good-humoured and will relish the opportunity of working in a fun and creative environment. Must be an outgoing individual who would enjoy being a passionate advocate for Once Upon a Smile and the impact it has on bereaved families. 

If you have professional community fundraising experience, are highly motivated, highly organised and a reliable team player, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity whereby the right candidate can create their own fundraising department.

We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter with a proven track record in professional fundraising and/or sales who can help us raise the vital income we need by:

• Developing an annual voluntary income fundraising plan
• Generating new business through recruiting, managing and developing new community and corporate supporters
• Managing a portfolio of existing relationships with local schools and businesses as well as identifying and cultivating new relationships with potential prospects
• Developing and supporting volunteer fundraisers
• Motivating and influencing supporters, ensuring their long term support for the Charity
• Maximising attendance at Once Upon a Smile events, challenges and activities

To join us in this demanding and rewarding role you’ll need to demonstrate that you can:

• Communicate and build relationships with a diverse range of people face to face and by telephone
• Effectively manage budgets and multi-task to meet tight deadlines
• Effectively manage an array of incoming events as well as proactively arranging events

 Personal Attributes

• An understanding of the issues that affect bereaved families.
• A car owner with a full driving licence.

How to apply: please click on the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application.

Closing date: 30th September 2016