Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Fundraising Executive to become the local face of a well established charity within Worcestershire.
As Fundraising Executive, you will be responsible for growing income and awareness across Worcestershire by developing meaningful relationships with supporters, volunteers, community groups, schools, and local businesses.
Working closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and wider fundraising team, you will help deliver regional fundraising plans, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional supporter stewardship to maximise engagement and long-term loyalty.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines community engagement, relationship management, volunteer support, event attendance, and fundraising development.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, community groups, schools, and local businesses.
* Develop and manage a pipeline of fundraising opportunities, including identifying new prospects and re-engaging previous supporters.
* Deliver excellent supporter stewardship, ensuring individuals and groups feel valued and connected to the charity's impact.
* Support and grow a network of volunteers through training, guidance, and regular engagement meetings.
* Deliver presentations, talks, and fundraising pitches to a variety of audiences.
* Provide advice and support to community fundraisers, ensuring compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and best practice.
* Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets.
* Support community awareness initiatives, including educational programmes and public engagement activities.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise fundraising opportunities and supporter engagement.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* A confident communicator with excellent relationship building skills.
* Experienced in customer service, fundraising, sales, community engagement, or stakeholder management.
* Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a varied workload independently.
* Comfortable presenting to groups and acting as an ambassador for a charitable cause.
* Experienced in working towards targets and achieving measurable outcomes.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.
* Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and community activities.
Essential Requirements
* Full UK driving licence.
* Access to a vehicle for business travel.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Desirable
* Experience in fundraising or the charity sector.
* Experience working with volunteers.
* Institute of Fundraising qualification or equivalent.
Salary & Benefits
•Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
•Contract type: full time, permanent
•Location: remote- you need to be based in Worcestershire (with travel across the region)
Recruitment process: Cv to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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