United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Fundraising Officer

Job purpose

Working closely with the Campaign Manager in meeting the annual target of £500,00 in delivering projects to aid the need of our beneficiaries in Syria and neighbouring countries.

Main areas of responsibility

Community Fundraising

• To co-ordinate local campaigns and fundraising/promotional activities and events alongside the Campaigns Manager.


• To establish, build and maintain relationships with key contacts – including donors, volunteers, local community leaders, Masajids, churches, schools, universities & external organisations


• To raise funds and awareness from and amongst: schools, businesses, community groups, Masajids, churches and the general public


• To identify and research the local donor market’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and use the findings accordingly


• To develop and motivate volunteers to support the work of the charity, and evaluate their impact

Events and Volunteers

• To represent HCS at events in a professional and presentable manner, and do the utmost to promote HCS


• To attend, promote & raise funds for HCS at any events organised by other organisations/persons


• To engage and motivate our volunteers and recruit more volunteers to help deliver local fundraising activities and events

General

• To investigate and implement new ways of increasing funds with the Campaigns Manager


• To support seasonal fundraising and marketing campaigns


• To keep abreast of changes in the market/environment and accordingly amend the UK fundraising plan and budget as and when required


• To co-ordinate plans with other departments, key personnel and volunteers


• To maintain an organised and accessible filing and documentation system


• To securely log all donations and pledges accurately and ensure that clear records of such donations and pledges are maintained


• To capture details of donors and accurately log onto the Charity’s database


• To fulfill all obligations with regard to the taking of donations


• To participate in meetings associated with the work above


• To support the preparation of monthly reports with the Campaigns Manager


• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post

Successful Candidate

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Good report writing skills.


• Good knowledge of ICT.


• Excellent organisational and time management skills.


• Excellent presentation skills.


• Strong influencing skills.


• Ability to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities.


• Ability to work under pressure and work on own initiative.


• Ability to multi task and prioritise work.


• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.


• Ability to speak confidently in public.


• Ability to write well


• Ability to negotiate effectively with a diverse range of people internally and externally


• Ability to think creatively and strategically at all times


• Ability to gain trust and confidence of stakeholders


• Ability to network and establish and maintain key contacts


• Ability to use social media for the purposes of engaging stakeholders


• Willingness and ability to travel and to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends when required


• Degree or higher education qualification


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Commitment to the HCS’s mission visions and values.


• Hard working and self-motivating.

Desirable

• Ability to speak multiple languages.


• Fundraising experience


• Knowledge of the Syrian Humanitarian Crisis
  Location: London office with UK travel when needed