Join Our Team as a Parish and Appeals Fundraiser
Join a small, friendly team. Shape something new. Make a real impact.
We’re looking for a Parish and Appeals Fundraiser to join our growing and supportive fundraising team at an exciting time of development. This is a brand-new role where you’ll help shape our approach to fundraising from the ground up — growing and supporting individual giving in our parishes, helping to build a new CMS, developing diocesan-wide appeals, and co-creating a simple and effective legacy campaign.
You’ll be working in a collaborative, welcoming environment with people who are passionate about making a difference and open to new ideas. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and detail-focused, and is comfortable working across different platforms.
About the Role
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, though reduced hours and flexi-time will be considered.
Location: Diocese of Salford Cathedral Centre - 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP
We’re happy to discuss flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are keen to support a healthy work–life balance.
Salary & Benefits: £ 30,131 - £33,406 per annum, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days.
Main Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser to refine and roll-out the parish fundraising programme.
* Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and Deputy Chief Operating Officer to devise and deliver a programme of annual diocesan appeals.
* Develop and deliver clear and engaging content for print, digital, website and social media elements of the appeal.
* Ensure donors and users have an accessible and seamless experience across all channels.
* Ensure projects are delivered within budget, checking and seeking advice where necessary.
* Implement and maintain a diocesan Customer Management System
* Prepare and share donation reports and feedback for each parish programme and diocesan appeal.
* Review and analyse reports to gain insights into donor behaviour and improve future fundraising activity.
* Develop and implement a simple legacy strategy
* Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and Trust Fundraiser to explore and develop other fundraising income streams.
* Research and keep abreast of industry activity and trends.
* Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the department/ diocese.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at our Diocesan website.