Fundraising Officer

Placed: 14/06/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

The Fundraising Officer will support the achievement and goals of SVFP and through securing sustainable funding, mainly from Corporates, Trusts, Foundations and statutory funders. They will also develop a fundraising strategy to generate increased income.
St Vincent’s Family Project(SVFP) aims to support families in Westminster especially where there are difficulties. It addresses the issues of parenting, child welfare and social exclusion by providing services for parents and children.
It works primarily amongst vulnerable families who are experiencing deprivation and the wider effects of poverty. It aims to provide an experience of community which inspires, supports and enables positive change in the lives of those who use our services. St. Vincent’s Family Project was registered as a charity in 1996 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul to meet the needs of families in the Victoria and Pimlico area.
SVFP maintains its links with the Vincentian family and work with other Christian churches and organisations who share its values and concerns.
It is in partnership with the Methodist Church at Central Hall, Westminster, who provide financial support and volunteers.
SVFP has a solid reputation for delivering quality direct services.

The post holder will support the achievement and goals of SVFP through securing sustainable funding from Trusts, Foundations, Private Sector and statutory Funders. They will work alongside the CEO to develop a fundraising strategy to generate increased income.
Fundraising and Marketing:
Support efforts to develop, implement and evaluate a strategy for fundraising from Corporates, Trusts and Foundations to ensure agreed income targets are met.
Research funding opportunities and work with the CEO to identify suitable funders, bids and income generating opportunities.
Increase income through effective and persuasive applications and also develop high quality bids and proposals.
Support preparation of project budgets and dissemination to projects leads, CEO and Trustees as appropriate.
Support on-line and Social Media funding opportunities such as crowd funding, appeals, annual campaigns and building relationships with funders and supporters of the projects.
Explore opportunities for legacy funding and consider any other audiences for fundraising.
Support and organise fundraising and profile-raising events.
Recording & Monitoring:
To ensure the Charity continues to meet the legislative and regulatory requirements regarding our fundraising activities, and complies with the requirements of SVFP and agreement and associated fundraising protocols.
To keep abreast of key changes and developments in fundraising best practice, and evaluate the potential impact on/for the Charity.
To provide periodic reports to the CEO, and the Board of Trustees when required, on fundraising progress against plans and on issues of fundraising interest or concern.
To ensure that accurate and suitable database records of all proposals, donor/supporters’ preferences, contacts details, activity plans, reporting deadlines, etc are maintained.
Support SVFP website and Social Media platforms, in coordination with CEO, Digital Media Officer and project leads.
To be a team player and support in preparation of publicity and promotional material.
General Responsibilities:
To take responsibility for own professional development and attend appropriate training courses and other events as agreed with the CEO to meet personal development and organisational needs.
Attend regular supervision with CEO as the Line Manager.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained according to the Project Confidentiality Policy.
To adhere to the policies & procedures of SVFP and always place the care, protection & safety of children first in decision making.
To maintain an interest & read journals, articles etc. on fundraising and development.
Maintain a current DBS Certificate.
Perform any other duties as may be required by Line Manager in pursuance of the development of the role and its effective outworking.

Price / Salary: £40,000 per annum (pro-rated = £24,000 p.a)