Fundraising Officer

Job Title Fundraising Officer

Salary £32,000 (pro-rata) + outcome related bonus

Hours 18 per week (flexible)

Location A K Bell Library/ Perth Museum and Art Gallery

Reports to Chief Executive

Responsible for Nil

Job Purpose

• To deliver increased fundraising income for Culture Perth and Kinross including through Individual Giving, Sponsorship, Legacies and Donations

Main Accountabilities

• You will be expected to work independently as well as across different teams in order to contribute to and deliver the priorities of Culture Perth and Kinross - using your knowledge, skills, talent and potential to the best of your ability.

• You will focus at all times on delivering excellent customer service and ensuring value for money while being professional, courteous and demonstrating the behaviours and attributes expected of all Culture Perth and Kinross employees.

• You will be expected to work across departments effectively, working with individuals, partners and where appropriate volunteers.

• To identify and implement learning and development needs for both yourself and your team, including volunteers, if appropriate.

• You will be expected to comply with corporate standards, and use corporate systems, processes and procedures – and undertake any necessary training as directed.

  In addition, your duties will include:

• To act as the lead fundraiser for Culture Perth and Kinross serving as key point of contact for donors wishing to support the organisation. The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team but will also proactively pursue their own fundraising goals independently. This will involve face-to-face meetings with prospective donors to solicit major gifts (£15,000+).

• To research, develop and deliver fundraising proposals for prospective donors, brochures for broader fundraising purposes, and briefing documents for staff and the Board. This can involve a high degree of complexity and the post holder will have an eye for detail, as well as the ability to produce quality written work.

• To develop the sustainability of individual giving through membership and other incentivised schemes and donation opportunities across the organisation.

• To monitor the availability of external grants and funding opportunities and help match these to staff and organisational requirements, supporting the completion of applications where appropriate.

• To assist colleagues outwith the organisation working on shared capital project fundraising activity where appropriate.

• To secure philanthropic funding opportunities, working closely with donors and colleagues to prepare gift agreements that accurately reflect the wishes of all parties. The post holder will also support the stewardship of donations, ensuring that donors are kept up to date with the impact that their gift is having, helping to ensure that that donors will want to support Culture Perth and Kinross again in the future.

• To organise and coordinate a small number of fundraising events annually (such as dinners, receptions and lectures) which will enable discussions about Culture Perth and Kinross and its fundraising priorities.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Recognised Qualification in fundraising, finance or a related field
• Proven track record of delivering on fundraising targets
• Experience of delivering fundraising events
• Excellent relationship management skills

Desirable

• Experience of working with the Cultural, Tourism or Public sector

Customer Care

• Evidence of a commitment to providing a high level of customer care when dealing with colleagues, partners and customers

Health & Safety

• Must be able to cope with the demands of the job
• Experience of Risk Assessment and working within prescribed safe working practices

Equality & Dignity at Work

• Excellent understanding of ethical fundraising practices
• Must be able to treat colleagues and customers with dignity and respect
• Encourages colleagues to develop a better understanding of customers and staff from non-traditional backgrounds.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to fairness and equality of opportunity.
• Decisively tackles approaches or attitudes that are biased.

Communications

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, partners, staff members and management.
• Excellent presentation, content production and writing skills.

Flexibility

• Able to work independently with a flexible approach to working hours

Achievement of Results

• Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Identifies priorities and consistently achieves key targets; pragmatic and focused approach that is objectives driven;
• demonstrates a tenacity and persistence to achieve results; is methodical, systematic and consistent in ways of working

Quality

• Must be able  to research and source appropriate contacts and fundraising leads
• High degree of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and reflect on your working practice.
• Able to contribute and assist in the further development of the service to ensure maximum service benefit

Team Working

• Good motivator, trainer and team builder.
• Positive role model, encourages continuous improvement.
• Fair and consistent

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• solution focussed, uses initiative and makes confident decisions