Corporate And Community Fundraiser in London

Corporate and Community Fundraiser

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for an experienced corporate and community fundraiser with a proven track record of securing funds via community and corporate fundraising, to set up a new Community programme in London.

Position: Corporate and Community Fundraiser

Location: London W12 7TF

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.

5 hrs per week, 5 days to be worked out of 7

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym; access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 24th June 2024

First Interview Date: 27th June 2024 (online)

Second Interview Date: 2nd July 2024 (in person in London)

About the Role

Reporting to Head of Fundraising and Communications, you'll play a crucial role in raising funds by engaging with SME's and the local community.

This role involves developing and implementing fundraising campaigns, cultivating relationships with potential donors, supporting staff fundraising initiatives and coordinating fundraising events.

You will collaborate with various stakeholders and build long-term partnerships that contribute to the sustainability and growth of the organisation.

The Youth Zone has developed a targeted funds infrastructure with live impact data established and ready to utilise in funding presentations.

It costs £1.

7 million a year to run, 90% of which is generated through voluntary donations of which this role will be aiming to contribute £200k in the first 2 years.

You will therefore play a vital role in keeping the charity financially sustainable through the development of local business and community fundraising.

You will be given ample scope to test your creative ideas and drive forward income generation, supported by the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the Chief Executive and a forward thinking and engaged Board of Trustees.

About You

Being self-motivated and action orientated, you will be able to create and grow your own pool of potential supporters and thrive on 'making the ask'.

As an enthusiastic ambassador, you'll be able to communicate this in an inspiring and tailored way and be comfortable in seeking and securing donations, whilst working alongside colleagues in the team to monitor and steward these donations appropriately.

Knowledge and experience:

Proven track record of generating income from Community and/or Corporate Fundraising.

Experience of meeting ambitious targets for new business and stewarding.

Experience of managing a pipeline of potential supporters/donors and aligning your interests with the organisational needs, to maximise gift level.

Understanding of issues affecting young people and disadvantaged communities.

Understanding and knowledge of White City Community.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to still apply and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role.

You may be just the right candidate.

In accordance with Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

About the Organisation

It’s about opportunity.

Potential is everywhere.

In every home on every street, from affluent suburbs to inner-city estates.

The difference is that some young people get every opportunity to explore their potential.

Others don’t.

It’s about opportunity.

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose.

To find out what they’ve got and where it could take them.

The organisation fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas.

They train the amazing people that run them and offer continuing support via the nationwide Network, where they can learn and grow, share their stories and celebrate their success together.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.

You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Communications, Marketing, Campaigns, Major Donor, Individual Giving, Events, Challenge Events, Major Donor Fundraiser, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Challenge Events Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.