Community Fundraiser

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home based.
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week (flexibility for part time hours available)

Closing Date: 19 July 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

They are able to also offer part time hours, no less than 28 hours per week.

They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Them:

Who they are

Our client is a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What they want

They will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What they do

They support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to our client for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
They join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How they do it

They’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia

About the role

The diverse and tenacious Regional Engagement team are looking for a Community Fundraiser who can hit the ground running and take care of their supporters across South Yorkshire.

You will join their Regional Engagement team to help deliver the regional budget. As a Community Fundraiser with them you will not be tied to a financial target, their focus is on developing incredible and long lasting relationships with their supporters. Success in your role will enable their colleagues to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today. That really is making a difference!

About you

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written [essential]
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills [essential]
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
- Confident in talking to supporters over the phone and via virtual channels such as Zoom.
- Experience in virtual and in person presentations to businesses and various groups and associations are a regular occurrence
- You will be the face of our client for those fundraising in your region - you will be their biggest cheerleader, their go-to person, and their sounding board.
- Excellent people skills and be able to work collaboratively with other individuals within the company.

Person Specification

- Be a self starter and incredibly motivated.
- Ability to work and adapt to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
- Demonstrate your creative nature
- Be resourceful and inspiring every day to give your supporters the best possible experience.
- Demonstrate your ambition to succeed
- Be target-driven & will be passionate about bringing real growth to your campaigns.
- Demonstrate your supportive and empathic nature.
- Excellent attention to detail.

You may have experience of the following: Community Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Volunteer Management, Business Development, Legacy, Fundraiser, Volunteer Manager, Charities etc.

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