Community Fundraising Manager
Mencap West Berkshire
Newbury, Berkshire and from home
£26k over 3-5 days depending on experience.
Full time or Part time
Charities, Fundraising, General, Marketing & PR
A levels/Advanced GNVQ
Part-remote option
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It is a pleasure to know that you are interested in working with us.
We are really happy to consider different levels of fundraising experience as we have two roles. You may either be highly experienced or new to community fundraising. We can also offer full time or part time, depending on your level of experience, from a budget of £26k pro rata over 3-5 days. We are a flexible employer, and whilst it will be important to spend time with us at West Berkshire Mencap and in the local area to develop relationships with supporters, home working is offered and we are happy to consider proposed working hours.
If you read the following and would like to find out more do get in touch with Charlotte Wilmot, whose details are at the bottom, charlotte@eardleywilmot.co.uk. You can also connect with her on Linkedin and message her there if your CV isn't quite ready yet. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottewilmot
Mencap West Berkshire believes that people with a Learning Disability have the same status as all other members of society and deserve equality in every respect.
We have no shortage of exciting and developing projects to talk about to potential donors, as part of our three year strategic development plan 2021-2024, in additional to our significant day, residential, and in-the-home care providing vital support to some of the 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in the UK.
By way of background, we have had help from a senior fundraiser and are now excited to be recruiting our first fundraisers, two Community Fundraising Managers, to join the wider team at West Berkshire Mencap. You will responsible for driving and increasing fundraising income from the community for the charity and supporting our donors.
Thoroughly immersed in the community, we are excited to be to looking increase volunteer and donor support from a base of committed supporters, to help increase unrestricted and project based funds which can be spent on a wide range of developing projects.
We believe it's realistic to think we already have a base of semi-warm contacts to re-engage with us in this to widen the donor and volunteer pool to start with, from local companies to individuals, and some trusts.
We'd love you to join us to take part in this.
Our ambitions are to continue to modernise and update our approach, relevant to today's young parents and families, whilst at the same time responding to the changing needs of older parents and clients. We want to continue to transform the Mencap Centre into a hub where families and clients with Learning Disabilities will feel welcome, safe and supported by a range of services provided directly by ourselves, and also by trusted partnership and collaboration with the community.
In addition to our existing services, examples of our projects include:
*Partnering with a wide range of local companies and charities to offer work experience and training opportunities to the people we support.
*Offering horticulture therapy and grow and sell plants, herbs and vegetables.
*A planned glamping hotel for children which will also provide respite care.
*Planned expansion of the pop up café to a larger, permanent café providing socialising opportunities for groups of parents to meet other parents whilst their children are cared for and also opening times for the public, to break down barriers and integrate with our local community.
*Planned update of the children's indoor play areas – including moving the sensory and soft play areas to larger, and lighter spaces.
*Vital free legal and advocacy support for families needing help in finding the right care for their children.
*A new, third, residential unit which enable these young people to live as independently as possible but there is support 24 hours to help them. Outing,social groups and work placements form part of every day.
Currently there is already a small portfolio of fundraising events during the year, from race days to dinners and tea parties and a small volunteer fundraising committee which provide a really positive regular addition to our fundraising income and who bring in their contacts and huge goodwill.
To maximise net income from developing long term, high value relationships with a portfolio of existing and new community corporate, individuals and groups supporters in West Berkshire and immediate surrounding area.
Key tasks and duties
• Maintain and grow income from primarily a new but also existing portfolio of supporters to develop new and sustained income. These include fundraising volunteers, individuals, companies, groups and individuals and societies.
• Build deep and long-lasting relationships with all the supporters in your portfolio, always seeking and maximising new opportunities to improve relationships and increase engagement and income.
• Develop and deliver tailored stewardship plans for existing and new supporters, to maximise all the ways the supporter can help West Berkshire Mencap and build a long-term holistic relationship with them.
• Be responsible for awareness raising of the charity for the purposes of fundraising activities and local profile through chosen social media channels and build links with the community.
• Engage, recruit and steward fundraisers for the charity.
• Grow income for the various income streams via exciting supporter referrals, by networking and employing an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Deliver against agreed fundraising income targets and KPI's.
• Produce regular budget projections and pipeline of income versus target in including recommendations for corrective action as required.
•Utiilise social media for the promotion of events (Facebook, Twitter) with the purpose of raising awareness and increasing funds raised, and supporting WBM and volunteer led events.
• Build relationships at all levels internally to ensure the work of the Community Fundraising Manager is understood and supported by other teams at West Berkshire Mencap.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is carried out in adherence with charity law, regulations, and best practice standards.
• Be an ambassador at events in venues across the region and support volunteer representative and deliver West Berkshire Mencap's key messages, ensuring that the charity's profile and reputation are enhanced.
• Ensure your time and interactions are managed effectively for the greatest organisational return.
We are looking for the following qualifications and experience, and can appoint at different levels according to experience. We are open to fundraisers with significant fundraising experience, as well as those newer to fundraising who may have transferable skills from another sector.
• Substantial experience of successfully working with high value and complex supporters to develop long term relationships and maximise funds raised.
• Experience of proactively spotting fundraising opportunities and delivering growth either through a community, major giving or corporate background.
• Experience of successfully leading face to face meetings with supporters to build relationships and grow income.
• Experience of working with and presenting to supporters of all types (from Chief Executives, event committees, clubs and societies and local companies) to retain, grow and secure their long-term support.
• Knowledge and experience of strategy, KPI, and budget development and their delivery.
• Ability to work remotely or autonomously towards a shared strategy and objectives.
Skills and Attributes
• Drive, enthusiasm and determination to deliver against agreed targets and deal positively with difficulties, identifying and implementing solutions to difficulties.
• The ability to be diplomatic and assertive in view of achieving the best outcomes for the charity.
• The ability to sell; an excellent influencer and negotiator who can develop long lasting working relationships and inspire confidence.
• Commitment to the very highest standards of volunteer and supporter care.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with and gain the trust and respect of a wide range of people at all levels with focus on volunteers and supporters.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work; handle conflicting demands, manage a wide range of projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated with the ability to take the initiative on implementing and advancing community plans.
• Working knowledge of social media to assist in the promotion of fundraising events and to raise the profile of West Berkshire Mencap.
• Working knowledge of relationship management databases.
If you would like to apply
If you have any questions about the roles whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact Charlotte Wilmot, Director, Eardley Wilmot, charlotte@eardleywilmot.co.uk, who is supporting us on the recruitment of these roles, and will come back to you straightaway.
Application initially is by CV to charlotte@eardleywilmot, and we are recruiting on a rolling basis with a rolling deadline.
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date, therefore, this role may close before the advertised closing date.
West Berkshire Mencap is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
We very much look forward to hearing from you.