Role: Regional Fundraiser - West Wales
Reports to: Fundraising Manager
Salary: £26,500
Location: Predominantly home based with regular travel across the region you are based in. Some travel to head office in South Wales.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Post Ref: 2WRFWW01
Context of role: 2wish supports anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are a largely self-funded charity providing support across Wales and England. Our support team works very closely with our fundraising team to increase income but also to raise awareness of the work of 2wish.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual to continue to raise awareness of the charity, as well as continuing its activities in Wales. It will involve helping to organise fundraising events, working with volunteers and encouraging community fundraising opportunities.
Main duties:
1.0. Service:
1.1 : To help raise awareness of 2wish and the work we do.
1.2 : To work alongside the support team and to build on the reputation of 2wish
1.3 : Research, approach and engage community groups and local supporters using mechanisms for engaging their support to develop additional sources of income
1.4 : To liaise with the public who are fundraising for 2wish
1.5 : To support the delivery of community and corporate events, and monitor the income raised
1.6 : To attend community, corporate and networking events where necessary
1.7: To actively participate in and collaborate on financial planning as a business unit during regular fundraising meetings
1.8 : To submit an annual business plan and budgets for the fundraising team
1.9: To submit monthly and annual reports to the Fundraising Manager as required and work to monthly targets
1.10 : Supporting the 2wish Fundraising Team with events and community fundraising
1.11 : Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and secure volunteers and ambassadors, meeting them regularly and maintaining engagement. Lead the Volunteer programme in your area.
1.12 : Maintain relationships with all donors including attending cheque presentations
1.13 : To work flexibly, travel, and make overnight stays when required
1.14 : To attend weekend and evening community/corporate events in support of the charity when required
1.15 : A ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude
1.16 : Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
1.17: Manage, write and apply for grants and trusts in your area, with support from the Finance team.
2.0 General:
2.1: To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
2.2: To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
2.3: To work as part of a team
2.4 : To attend meetings as necessary - both virtually and in person
2.5: To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
2.6 : To undertake training to update skills as necessary
2.7 : To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of services and activities provided
2.8 : To adhere to all health and safety procedures with regards to working off site
2.9 : Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
This role is subject to a DBS check.