Community Fundraiser (Part time - 21 hours)

Honeycomb Jobs is delighted to assist our Charity Sector client to recruit a part time (21 hours) permanent Community Fundraiser based in Belfast.

The Client – This charity was established in 1984 and is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care by contributing to the advancement and development of the Children’s Cancer and Haematology Unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

The Role – Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and the wider team, the Community Fundraiser will facilitate and support fundraising within the local community across Northern Ireland. The role will promote the work of the charity, raise awareness of childhood cancer and its effects on families, and assist in developing relationships and raising funds for the charity.

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Raise funds from a range of sources across the community sector.
• Act as the lead contact for community fundraising within the charity.
• Deliver excellent donor care.
• Attend fundraising and other events as required, across Northern Ireland. This will involve travel as well as some weekend and evening work.
• Identify and prospect for fundraising opportunities to maximise fundraising activity and income.
• Develop and nurture working relationships with fundraisers, with the aim of maximising the funds they raise, and encourage ongoing support.
• Working with the Fundraising Manager in organising and facilitating sustainable fundraising events and campaigns, and maximising community participation in existing events and campaigns eg. Abseils, marathons, etc.
• Research, evaluate, develop and implement new community fundraising events and campaigns, that will further enhance community fundraising income generation.
• Use the appropriate systems and databases to accurately record supporter information in line with GDPR.
• Produce reports and supply data as required.
• Respond to enquiries made by phone, post and email in a professional and timely manner.
• Working with the Communications Manager, follow up potential PR opportunities.
• Provide content for the charity’s communications channels, eg. social media, website, newsletters.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• One year’s experience in a Fundraising, Events, PR, Sales or Marketing role.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs and 3 A Levels (or equivalent).
• Well developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence, engage, negotiate and present to diverse audiences.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Evidence of attaining a financial target.
• Experience of monitoring a budget.
• Computer literate – experience of MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours and/or weekends.
• Hold a full current driving licence and have access to the use of a car and business insurance, to carry out the duties of the post.

Desired:

• Experience of planning and organised an event.
• Effective project management experience to achieve agreed delivery and outcomes.
• Experience of community fundraising.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Knowledge of Gift Aid, GDPR and fundraising codes of practice.
• Experience of Canva/Photoshop
• Third level qualification or relevant degree.
• Degree in Events, Marketing, Communications, PR, Business Management or related field.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact David McClure, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Honeycomb on

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** Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding. **