Fundraising Officer

Are you ready to help end homelessness?

We are supporting our client in Bedford to recruit an engaging Fundraising Officer to help raise funds which will allow them to run critical services across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and North Hertfordshire. These include:

• 200 bed spaces of supported housing
• Domestic abuse support
• Community Larder

About you:

They are looking for an energetic, hardworking candidate who has a passion to help them on their mission to end homelessness. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within a charity and registered social landlord
• A recognised fundraising qualification would be desirable (not essential)
• Experience of engaging with corporate businesses
• Ability to effectively network
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

What is on offer?

• The ability to make a real difference
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Life insurance
• Wellness programme
• Referral Scheme
• Award Winning Company

Schedule - Mon-Fri 37.5 hrs per week

Office based

What you will be doing:

This is a varied and engaging role, your responsibilities will fall into 3 categories

Major Donors/Corporate giving:

• Research, identify and pursue new sources of potential corporate income
• Support senior staff in cultivating a network of major donors
• Liaise with businesses across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and North Hertfordshire to raise our clients profile and promote sponsorship, volunteering and other forms of support
• Apply for/attract and oversee specific corporate social responsibility initiatives run by corporate organisations
• Explore and promote sponsorships for certain areas of the organisation

Trusts and Foundations:

Working in partnership with the Bid Writer identify opportunities for funding applications to relevant charitable Trusts and Foundations. This will include research, writing, costing, presentation and monitoring.

Community Fundraising:

• Make presentations to organisations across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and North Hertfordshire (schools, churches, rotary clubs, corporate businesses etc.) to raise their profile and explore fundraising possibilities
• Provide opportunities for donating, including cash appeals to existing and potential new donors
• Maximise donations via IMPAKT housing & support’s website and online giving
• Develop and oversee committed giving
• Explore and utilise as appropriate digital and new media fundraising including crowdfunding for specific projects
• Support staff and service users who organise their own fundraising activities, including record-keeping to ensure they approach the most appropriate sources for each cause, and avoiding any potential duplication
• Maximise Gift Aid contributions across all community fundraising initiatives
• Ensure all donors are thanked appropriately for their contributions

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then apply today with an up-to-date CV.