Community Fundraiser

Job Description:       Community and Events Fundraiser (part-time)

Responsible to:         Chief Executive

Location:                    Woking, Surrey (with some hybrid opportunity)

Hours of work:          22.5  hours per week. Flexible working hours available for this role. 

Salary : £20,000 (£33,000 Full Time)

About Us:

At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community/Events fundraiser, who has a passion for the causes of homelessness. You will continue to build a sustainable Events & Community fundraising programme. The role will involve building relationships with donors and fundraisers to increase income from corporates, individuals and legacies.

This role plays a pivotal role ingrowing York Road Project’s voluntary income as well as raising awareness andbrand recognition in our local area.

Key Responsibilities

•  Work closely with the Chief Executive and Fundraising sub-committee to develop and implement a community fundraising strategy that meets the organisation's income targets
• Support the CEO with building relationships with V.I.P donors
• Support the CEO to strengthen relationships with local businesses in securing support for the organisation's fundraising initiatives
• Develop a York Road Project challenge event that is low-cost but generates significant interest among donors
•  Promote challenge events such as the Surrey Half Marathon and other local challenge events encouraging supporters to take part
• Encourage supporters to leave legacies in their wills to support the work of the organisation
• Collaborate with other members of the team to ensure a coordinated approach to fundraising
• Accurately record and manage donor data, promoting regular giving to supporters whilst ensuring we are up to date and GDPR compliant
• Stay current on fundraising trends, taking charge as the ‘go-to expert’, and providing guidance on the latest fundraising trends and techniques incorporating these into the organisation's fundraising activities
• Ensure that all fundraising activity complies with relevant regulation and ethical
• standards
• Create marketing and promotional material in accordance with York Road Project branding, to support fundraising activities as required
• Develop a volunteer program to enhance community involvement and contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives. These activities will be fundraising related, in order to engage local businesses.

Key Skills and Qualifications

·        Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide and diverse audience

·        Exceptional interpersonal skills and supporter care

·        Proven community fundraising experience

·        A motivated individual whose values align with our mission to defeat homelessness

·        Strong organisational and project management abilities

·        Creative thinker and problem-solver

·        Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practices

·        Effective communication skills with the ability to write compelling fundraising material

·        Proactive, flexible, and a collaborative team player

·        Local area and community network knowledge is a plus

·        Embrace a learning mindset, reflecting on challenges and growth points for continuous improvement.

·        Use data-driven methods to assess the impact of fundraising efforts, guiding informed decisions for improvement.