Community and Events Fundraising Officer | Chelmsford (Hybrid working)

Main Purpose

To support the Community & Events fundraising programme to achieve agreed annual income targets

Location

Chelmsford (Hybrid working)

Responsible to

Community and Events Fundraising Manager

Salary and Benefits

£30,000 per year, 25 days per annum, plus statutory holidays

Job Summary

Job description: 

To work with the Community & Events Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver a community and events fundraising programme. The post-holder will lead on third party/designated fundraising events of the community and events programme. They will ensure that all activity is within budget and delivered to meet key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work with the Community & Events Fundraising Manager to create, develop and deliver a community and events fundraising programme to maximise supporter relationships and fundraising opportunities

- Identify and develop fundraising opportunities to attract new supporters and increase long term support

- Lead on third party/designated fundraising events and activities, delivering these to agreed budget and key performance indicators

- Build long term relationships with supporters, and ensure that all opportunities to develop repeat fundraising are maximised

- Attend third party, Blesma led and community led fundraising events and activities to represent Blesma and provide on the day support as and when required

- Manage fundraising platforms for community and events fundraising

- Work with the Fundraising Team to support the development and promotion of all fundraising activity

- Update and maintain all records on Raisers Edge to agreed standards and timescales

 

About You: 

Competencies

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

• Ability to create and use engaging fundraising products

• Ability to use fundraising platforms

• 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 fundraising in a customer/supporter focused environment

• Experience of project management

• Experience of working as part of a high performing team

 

Skills

• Excellent relationship management skills.

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

• Strong, confident 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 community and events 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

• Experience in the voluntary sector.

Why Join Us? 

At Blesma, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can make a real impact. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, and you will be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your skills and experience match those outlined in the Person Specification.

If you’re not sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — you might be just the person we’re looking for. 

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