Job Descriptions

Role
Overview

This is a new role,
and the Regional Fundraising position will play a key role in building
awareness and raising income in support of ALONE’s work.

The role will focus on
community and corporate fundraising as well as building support and awareness
of ALONE nationally.

Working with the
fundraising and the communications team this role is required to support the
growth of fundraising in ALONE. The regional fundraiser will be required:

• To
  nurture, develop and manage key fundraising relationships with existing
  supporters.


• To
  maximise income from Community and Corporate fundraising streams.


• To
  develop existing community and corporate relationships.


• To
  recruit new community and corporate relationships


• To
  develop relationships with community groups and schools.


• To
  develop materials for community groups and schools


• To
  assist in the organisation of community and corporate fundraising events
  as required.


• To
  work with ALONE’s service teams in the different CHO areas.


• To
  assist with identifying volunteer recruitment opportunities for ALONE
  service teams as part of fundraising partnerships.


• To
  promote awareness about the work of ALONE.


• To
  assist with national fundraising activity.

Main
Responsibilities:

The regional
fundraiser will:

• Work
  as part of the national fundraising team.


• Develop
  ALONE’s community fundraising nationally.


• Hold
  responsibility for nurturing, developing, and managing key corporate
  fundraising relationships with ALONE stakeholders predominantly in the
  South and South West region and to monitor and report on progress of these
  fundraising relationships to the Fundraising Manager.


• Provide
  high levels of support and care in maintaining, fostering and enhancing
  relationships with existing, new and potential corporates and community
  groups who are supporting or wish to support ALONE’s work.


• Ensure
  information sharing across the team and contribute to the development of
  the fundraising strategy.


• Take
  responsibility for supporting the logistics, marketing, and PR with
  ALONE’s communications team where appropriate, for fundraising events for
  ALONE.


• Promote
  ALONE’s key messages and build awareness of ALONE’s work in the region.


• Develop
  and deliver local fundraising events and activities.


• To
  ensure the CRM system (Salesforce) is used accurately to record income and
  all communication between ALONE and its supporters.


• To
  Ensure donors are acknowledged and receive regular updates about ALONE’s
  work


• Be
  prepared to work some evenings and weekends if required (time off in lieu
  provided).


• To
  provide regular progress reports against targets.

Person
Specification

Education and
Experience

• Educated
  to 3rd Level preferably in business, marketing, PR or events.


• A
  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fundraising role within a charity or
  related environment OR in a Sales/ Marketing / PR or Events role

Experience
/ Knowledge

• Excellent
  written, verbal and presentation skills.


• Ability
  to work on own initiative.


• Proven
  track record in income generation and budgetary management.


• Ability
  to demonstrate initiative in achieving targets within a competitive
  environment.


• Proficient
  use of CRM systems – Salesforce.


• Ability
  to develop and nurture long term relationships with a range of
  stakeholders.


• Knowledge
  of social media an advantage.


• Ability
  to develop highly productive working relationships with supporters and
  funders of ALONE.


• Keen
  focus on income generation at agreed and acceptable return on investment.


• Ability
  to work across teams and engage staff in fundraising activities.


• Successful
  applicant must hold a full clean driving licence.

General
Requirements for all ALONE staff:

• Work
  to enable older people to remain at home with quality of life and
  independence.


• Work
  professionally and confidentially and in line with ALONE’s rights and
  evidence-based approach.


• Keep
  all records, data and reports up-to-date and make these available upon
  request.


• Participate
  in the development and implementation of all Quality Management System
  documents.


• Participate
  in the efficient flow of information within the organisation by sharing
  information as appropriate.

Further
Details

The position is an
initial 2-year fixed term contract. We work a 35-hour week. The position offers
a hybrid working model and will require travel and flexibility. The salary
scale offered for this position will depend on skills and experience.

• Full-time,
  35-hour work-week


• Remote
  working (hybrid)


• 24
  Days annual leave, increase to 25 days after 2 years’ service.


• Pension
  Scheme


• Death
  in Service


• Travel
  Saver Schemes


• Bike
  to work Scheme


• Employee
  Assistance Programme


• Paid
  maternity & Paternity leave - after 18 months service.


• Comprehensive
  Training & Development


• Progression
  Opportunities.

Skills

Experience

• 2 years