APPLICATION PACK. Fundraising Officer

Transcription

1 APPLICATION PACK Fundraising Officer

2 APPLICATION PACK o you have community fundraising experience and/or experience of recruiting and developing donors and committed giving schemes? If so, we have a new opportunity to develop individual giving for one of the largest football community trusts. The role will focus primarily on community fundraising, including large-scale events, donor recruitment, and initiating and growing the charity s regular giving programme. The charity is committed to fundraising development and this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to take a step up in their career. Charlton Athletic Community Trust s vision is: Using the power of football, we will enable individuals to improve their lives and the communities they live in. The vision is underpinned by our values: Respect We will treat all service users, partners, staff and volunteers with respect at all times. Trust We will trust each other to uphold the values of the organisation at all times. Inclusivity We will ensure that every aspect of our work is inclusive at all times and ensure that all members of the community are welcome and supported to access our programmes. quality We will endeavour, through our programmes, to develop equality of opportunity for all people within the communities we serve. Commitment We will show commitment to all of our service users and partners and are committed to providing quality programmes for the communities we serve. Integrity We will always act with integrity in every aspect of our work. mpowerment We will empower the communities we serve by providing opportunities for improved and higher levels of education, health, physical activity, inclusion and equality. Passion We will always deliver our programmes with passion and we are passionate about creating positive outcomes for and improving the lives of our service users, partners, staff and volunteers. And in doing so improve the communities we serve.

3 Through the use of our values and delivery of quality programmes in South ast London and Kent, our mission statement is to: Improve equality and inclusion, Reduce health inequalities, Increase access to sport & physical activity for all members of the community, Increase opportunities for all members of the community to access education, employment & training, Raise educational achievement, nable individuals to participate in social action, Reduce crime and improve community cohesion, Continue to be a self-financing, viable charity embedded within the ethos of Charlton Athletic Football Club. The CACT programmes are delivered under seven main strands: social action and enterprise; sports development; education; youth services; health; equality & diversity and; early help & prevention.

4 JOB SCRIPTION Job Title: Fundraising Officer Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and evelopment Pay: 32,000 36,000 Contract type: Full time, permanent Location: CAFC Training Ground, New ltham ays and hours of work: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week ocument created: February 2017 Ref number CACT/FR171 Main Purpose of Post: The postholder will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day implementation of individual fundraising, through a variety of methods in order to significantly grow the charity s voluntary income. The key areas of focus will be: Community fundraising onor recruitment onor development (committed giving and relationship management vent management Communications to support the above and raise awareness of Charlton Athletic Community Trust more generally Job Role: To identify opportunities for raising funds from the local community, including individuals, community groups, schools, churches and faith groups To devise and implement plans for community fundraising To promote third party fundraising events and community activities to donors, supporters and the wider public To devise and implement plans for donor recruitment To initiate fundraising appeals

5 To devise and implement plans for donor development and to design, initiate, manage and grow a committed giving scheme To develop and implement outstanding donor care packages In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and evelopment, to set and meet income targets for individual and community fundraising To raise the profile of Charlton Athletic Community Trust and awareness of its work in local communities To communicate Charlton Athletic Community Trust s work, vision, brand and messages to a range of external audiences uties and Responsibilities: To create and implement practical fundraising plans, based on the fundraising strategy, for the long term In conjunction with key stakeholders, to develop the organisation s key messages and case for support in relation to fundraising appeals and activities To identify, develop and oversee community fundraising activities To develop sound processes for capturing and using donor data in accordance with data protection legislation To recruit new donors, increase the donor base and generate more voluntary income To develop methods to increase donations from existing and potential donors To manage a programme of fundraising appeals, including direct mail and other communications that support fundraising activity To develop donor care packages and a personalised thanking strategy and ensure that these are implemented consistently To implement and manage a committed giving scheme To ensure the maintenance of the fundraising database and undertake analysis of data in relation to each area of fundraising activity To develop promotional materials to support a range of fundraising activities To create and manage online fundraising content To prepare and present progress reports on different fundraising activities To engage and enthuse other staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders with respect to fundraising initiatives To work at all times within the law and codes of practice issued by the Institute of Fundraising and the Fundraising Regulator To attend training events to develop skills as identified in appraisal / objective setting Other duties consistent with the requirements of the charity

6 PRSON SPCIFICATION Job title: Fundraising Officer Person Specification Attributes ssential () esirable () Qualifications and experience xperience of working in a charity xperience of working in either an individual fundraising or community fundraising role (minimum 2 years) xperience of initiating, planning and implementing fundraising projects xperience of public speaking and presentations GCS level of education, with grade C or above in Maths and nglish xperience of using fundraising databases xperience of managing fundraising volunteers A Level standard of education Holds a relevant professional qualification Member of the Institute of Fundraising Skills, ability and knowledge A proven record of meeting fundraising targets High standard of IT skills including word processing, , data recording and database use Some knowledge of fundraising strategy, principles, planning, methods and operational procedure, including health & safety and charity fundraising activities Understanding of the concept of relationship fundraising Knowledge of the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice xcellent organisational skills xcellent interpersonal and networking skills xcellent communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills Ability to build and maintain good working relationships Able to plan fundraising activities

7 Knowledge of how to motivate and support volunteer fundraising groups and supporters Personal qualities nthusiasm and a willingness to try new ideas Able to prioritise, plan and organise workloads Flexible and adaptable approach to work demands and hours

8 APPLICATIONS CACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory employment references and isclosure and Barring Service (BS) check. Application forms are available from To apply for this role, please send a completed application form, and a covering letter, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role to: Jobs@cact.org.uk Or via post to: Human Resources, Charlton Athletic Community Trust CAFC Training Ground Sparrows Lane New ltham S9 2JR Closing date for applications: 28 th June 2017 Interviews: 6 th July 2017 Please note if you do not receive an invitation for interview by 6 th July 2017 please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.