Fundraiser and Event Co-ordinator

Fundraiser and Event Co-ordinator

Salary: £25,000 per annum + Company pension scheme

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Location: Cleckheaton, BD19 3RR

Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

Overtime may be required, including and occasional evening and weekend working.

The Howarth Foundation (THF) is an award-winning, independent family Charity established in 2017 by the current CEO Andy Howarth. The CEO is supported by a General Manager, Natalie, a Board of Trustees and is governed by the Charities Commission.

THF is excited to expand the team and is looking for a passionate, innovative, self-motivated and commercially aware Fundraiser to join the THF team.

The aim of THF is to support the homeless, the ‘hidden’ homeless, recently re-housed, those at risk of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, sofa surfing, in unsafe or unsuitable accommodation or those who simply do not have a roof to call their own, into employment, further education or training.

Whilst THF can’t change the world overnight, supporting just one struggling individual from Street2Feet can be lifesaving and the ripple effect is immense, often reuniting families and broken relationships.

For every homeless person on benefits there is a cost to society of around £60-80k per year. Street living is a drain on the NHS, Law Enforcement and Public Services

THF is a self-funding charity and is not commissioned or answerable to any local authority. The role of Fundraiser is pivotal to THF’s structure and will provide stability, supporting the Charity’s ambitions to remain self-sufficient. 

The main driver of the Charity is to provide a private sector solution to a public sector problem through its unique Business Building Futures (BBF) initiative. Ultimately, THF recruits local businesses to offer employment, training and work experience opportunities, as well as asking them to make a commitment to run their own fundraising activities on behalf of the Charity. The Fundraiser will work closely with the BBF members to drive activity and revenue through member organised events.

The ROLE:

The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the team and will be responsible for delivering agreed income targets.

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, Implement and deliver fundraising strategy and income target.
• Identify and develop original fundraising ideas and opportunities.
• Organise and promote fundraising events and activities to generate target income.
• Coordinate and ensure smooth running of fundraising events and activities
• Build a network and develop relationships within the local business community to secure fundraising support and sponsorship.
• Increase the number of businesses subscribed to our Business Building Futures Membership.
• Take the lead on existing fundraising events and activities.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate for the position of Fundraiser will possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience: 

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with keen attention to detail.
• Confident presenter with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with business owners and senior decision makers.
• Ability to inspire and influence.
• Commercially focused and target driven with strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management / organisational skills.
• Good team player and independent worker.
• Desire to work within an ambitious team and a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience within a fundraising role essential.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport required.
• Previous experience within events management desired but not essential.

If you want to be part of team that genuinely cares and want to make a difference by changing one life at a time, we’d love to hear from you.

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