Community Partnerships & Events Fundraising Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive Community Partnerships and Events Fundraising Officer to join a growing team for a wonderful local health charity.

This is a flexible hybrid role two days a week in the Bristol office, you will ideally own a car.

The Charity:
You would be joining a growing, community focused health charity and joining a team raising vital funds for the local community.

The role:

• Join a team to support the development and delivery of a community and events fundraising portfolio to jointly raise c£250k.
• Provide warm, proactive stewardship of existing and new supporters, actively build relationships with community groups, schools, sports clubs and community organisations.
• Support the smooth planning and delivery of fundraising events including the delivery of third party events.
• Motivate and inspire individuals and groups to support the charity, offering outstanding donor care and effective stewardship and giving appropriate advice about their fundraising activities.
• Work with the wider team on developing fundraising campaigns, events, and fundraiser stories.

The candidate:

• This role will require travel to visit various supporters, groups and events out in the community. There may be a vehicle available if required, but you would ideally be a car owner.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of community and events fundraising with a track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising targets.
• A track record of recruiting new fundraisers, providing excellent stewardship and building strong, lasting relationships with supporters.
• Ability to express the vision and achievements of the charity clearly to a variety of audiences

Employee benefits include:

• 27 days annual holiday entitlement plus an additional day off on your birthday and a wellbeing day.
• Competitive 8% pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, inc. up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor.
• Commitment to training and development with budget set aside.
• Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs.
• Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note applications and being reviewed on a rolling basis so please get int ouch ASAP to find out more.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
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