Fundraising Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Serve as an ambassador at events to promote the vision of READ Foundation while upholding the charity’s reputation and profile.

• Cultivate and enhance relationships with high-net-worth individuals, potential donors, and existing supporters to maximize contributions.

• Advocate for philanthropic engagement and initiatives to ensure the organization is optimizing opportunities for the highest returns.

• Organize regular fundraising events and dinners, and oversee the development and management of volunteers.

• Conduct frequent meetings with the National Fundraising Manager UK to assess the progress and success of established targets and objectives.

• Operate consistently within the guidelines of the Institute of Fundraising best practices, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Foster an innovative, positive, and creative environment by identifying new fundraising opportunities.

• Follow all stated policies and procedures as outlined in the company handbook, including health and safety protocols.

• Enhance the capabilities of the READ Foundation team in major donor and community fundraising efforts.

• Identify and secure additional prospects by exploring various networks and sectors.

• Create, develop, and support volunteer teams across the region to assist the fundraising team.

• Build and maintain effective relationships to ensure excellent and consistent stewardship for supporters.

• Collaborate with broader fundraising networks and communities to discover engagement opportunities.

• Plan and manage fundraising events.

• Provide support and manage volunteers effectively.

• Serve as a primary point of contact in your region for all volunteer inquiries and support requests, ensuring timely and comprehensive responses while addressing any complaints.

• Act as a central point of contact for internal departments regarding volunteering requests, specifically for the Fundraising and UK Programmes teams.

• Supervise volunteers and interns within your region, focusing on skill development, engagement initiatives, and promoting a positive work atmosphere.

• Actively expand the READ Foundation’s volunteer database in your region by promoting volunteering opportunities, processing new volunteer applications, and conducting interviews for Volunteer Team Leaders.

• Recruit interns across your region for various departments to provide additional manpower support by preparing role profiles, posting job advertisements, and conducting interviews.

• Prepare volunteer resources, including collection buckets, t-shirts, merchandise, and donation forms for all volunteer activities.

• Design and implement local volunteering projects and outreach programs to increase public interaction with READ Foundation and enhance local relationships.

• Explore innovative ideas to maximize the potential of READ Foundation’s volunteering program.

• Undertake various administrative tasks to support the broader Volunteers Management team and HR department.

• Potential for occasional paid overseas travel with donors and deployments.

• Perform any other duties as directed and agreed upon with the National Fundraising Manager UK.

⛳️ Requirements

• Desirable experience in effectively managing a diverse portfolio of donors and prospects.

• Excellent communication skills to foster long-lasting relationships.

• Experience in event and project management.

• Previous experience in handling a demanding workload.

• Forward-thinking, strategic, and innovative mindset.

• Exceptional written and presentation abilities.

• Strong research skills.

• Basic experience with Excel spreadsheets.

• Organized, punctual, and capable of multitasking.

• Proven track record of meeting targets.

🏝️ Benefits

• Role-specific training, development, and growth opportunities.

• Health insurance cash plan (including 24/7 access to GP services, discounted gym membership, and counseling services) after the probationary period.

• Contribution towards eye care.

• Hybrid working options available (discussable during the interview).

• Occupational Pension Scheme.

• Cycle to work scheme available after the probationary period.

• Car salary sacrifice scheme after the probationary period.

• 32 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays and company-wide holidays).

• Paid time off for bereavement, sick days, and medical appointments.

• Awards for Employee of the Year.

• Annual years of service rewards.

• Access to Bright Exchange discounts.

• Annual away days/retreats involving training, team-building, outdoor, and social activities.

• Free parking in a central location.

• Access to prayer facilities.

• Complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.