Fundraising Officer – North of England | Home Based

Main Purpose

To work with the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver a regional and corporate fundraising programme within the North of England. This may also include the devolved nations and other areas of the UK. The post-holder will be responsible for the day to day management of this activity and will ensure that all campaigns are within budget and are delivered to meet key performance indicators.

Location

Home Based

Responsible to

Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager

Salary and Benefits

£27,300 (pro-rata £16,380) depending on skills and experience, 25 days (pro-rata 15) per annum, plus statutory holidays

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship Building: Recruit, support, and manage relationships with individual supporters, corporate partners, and community groups, helping them reach their fundraising potential.
• Corporate Partnerships: Identify and secure new corporate partnerships, including charity of the year opportunities, sponsorships, and collaborative fundraising initiatives.
• Community Engagement: Develop supporter-led fundraising activities, encourage Member involvement, and foster a diverse community of supporters dedicated to our mission.
• Event and Campaign Support: Play a key role in planning and supporting Blesma-organised and third-party fundraising events.
• Major Donor Stewardship: Collaborate with the Funndraising Team to engage and steward major donors, building long-term relationships
•  Fundraising Development: Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to raise awareness of legacies and other ways to support Blesma long-term
•  Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with Blesma Support Officers and Outreach Officers to maximise fundraising activity and raise awareness of Blesma

Key Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours:

Competencies

• Ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach fundraising targets.

• Ability to confidently ask supporters to raise money and continue their support for Blesma.

• Ability to create and use engaging fundraising products.

• Ability to maximise income by matching fundraising products with supporters.

• Ability to identify the best use of time and resources (own and supporters) to maximise income.

• Ability to recognise and reward people’s contribution.

Experience

• Proven experience of achieving/exceeding targets in the not for profit or commercial sectors.

• Experience of working in a customer/supporter focused environment.

• Experience of project management

• Experience of working as part of a high performing team.

• Experience of working remotely

Skills

• Excellent networking and relationship management skills.

• Excellent communication skills including face to face, written and phone.

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong IT skills including knowledge of Windows, MS office, and fundraising databases (Blesma uses Raisers Edge).

• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the charity sector.

• Understanding of regional and corporate fundraising.

• Understanding of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and achievements.

• Understanding of sector best practice and relevant fundraising/charity legislation (data protection act, health and safety, etc.).

Other

• Willing to work unsociable hours, travel and stay away from home as required.

• Full clean driving licence.

• Experience in the voluntary sector.

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