Community Fundraiser

Job Purpose We are looking for an experienced Community Fundraiser, someone who is always one step ahead. You are independent, able to work instinctively and have the ability to translate our story into inspiring content. Above all, you are naturally able to build rapport with others to establish relationships and grow income in your region. Key Responsibilities Cultivating and recruiting new and existing supporters and volunteers to participate in a range of third-party fundraising events Building and developing trusted relationships in particular with our families to support fundraising, storytelling and volunteering Working with the National Community Fundraising Manager to build a strategy for your region to build relationships and grow income Working effectively with teams across the wider charity, playing a key role in House teams as well as the Income Generation team Working with volunteers to participate in a range of third-party fundraising events or to hold their own in aid of fundraising events Working with the Marketing and Communications department to produce appropriate fundraising materials and to ensure that all public relations opportunities are fully maximisedRepresenting Ronald McDonald House Charities UK at fundraising meetings, events and presentations outside normal office hours (evenings and weekends), as required Accurate use of in-house database to record communications and bank income to ensure financial and non-financial activity is recorded Ensuring that all fundraising conforms to industry best practice and legal requirementsUndertaking any other duties of a compatible nature as may be required from time to time by managementKnowledge and ExperienceProven Fundraising experience or experience of working in a customer-facing role and the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of people Experience of developing annual plans and budgets, producing reports on progress and against objectives and financial targets Knowledge of using a database to carry out day-to-day administrative duties Experience working independently and as part of a wider team SkillsGood written and communication skills Able to persuade, motivate, and inspire Delivers clear and concise messages Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to travel across Scotland and the wider UK Our Diversity Statement We aim to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences should be celebrated as this enables us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better results.