Senior Fundraising Officer

The investment system is an important, yet often overlooked, tool which can be used to resolve negative environmental and social corporate impacts on the world. ShareAction is a charity with a vision of an investment system that is a force for good – serving savers and communities and protecting our environment for the long term.

We do this by building a movement of savers and civil society who share our vision; campaigning to unlock the power of investors to change corporate behaviour on issues such as climate, work, and food; and working with policy makers to reform the rules of the system, making sure it serves these interests over the long term.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking to appoint a new Senior Fundraising Officer who can assist the Fundraising Manager and the Head of Communications and Fundraising in the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy.

This is an ideal role for a junior fundraiser who wants to take a step up in their career, as part of a small team you will have the opportunity to grow your experience across multiple income streams and input into decision making, exploring new opportunities to increase philathropic support for ShareAction.

In assisting with the coordination of the fundraising portfolio, the main responsibilities for the postholder will include:

• Collating and crafting funding bids;
• Managing relationships and reporting to funders;
• Identifying and researching prospective funders and Major Donors
• Supporting the Fundraising Manager and the Communications team in development of the Mid Value ‘Partners’ and Individual Giving Programmes
• Assisting in the running of fundraising and stewardship events

Person specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

Essential:

• Proven experience of trust & foundation and/or major donor fundraising.
• Proven track record of successful income generation.
• Demonstrable ability to develop and manage successful relationships.
• Experience of researching and identifying funding opportunities.
• Experience of fulfilling reporting requirements and managing and maintaining accurate records and tracking systems.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce concise, creative proposals and compelling reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build relationships and influence at a senior level.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with Salesforce (or other CRM/ fundraising software).
• Experience of planning and managing events.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practice.
• An understanding and passion for the role of the investment system in driving positive change in corporate behavior.