Overview
Join our Cash for Kids team in Belfast as a Charity Fundraising Executive! We’re looking for an ambitious, motivated self‑starter with strong communication and organisational skills, some experience in project or event support, and a real passion for making a difference in the community.
Our Team
Cash for Kids is the in-house charity of Bauer Media in the UK. Working closely with our colleagues in both the radio & publishing divisions of Bauer, we fundraise all year round to enable us to award grants to help those most in need. We’re a passionate, fun, close-knit team, committed to helping children & young people who need us now more than ever.
The Difference you will make
As a Charity Fundraising Executive you will be building local relationships with businesses, organisations & community groups as well as delivering fundraising events throughout the year. This also includes project managing our annual Mission Christmas campaign, helping hundreds of thousands of children living in poverty across the UK.
You will feel comfortable establishing relationships with all key stakeholders both internally and externally via networking (both in-person & virtually) and be an important brand ambassador for the charity in the local area.
Your Role
* Assisting the Regional Charity Manager with the day to day running of the charity, performing key administrative & financial tasks (including banking procedures, recording all financial transactions, chasing outstanding donations) and assisting with the grant applications process.
* Seeking out new partnership opportunities with local businesses, schools, universities and community groups.
* Developing & building existing partnerships & maintaining strong communication with fundraisers.
* Planning and delivering our biggest campaign of the year – Mission Christmas. This will challenge your organisational, logistical & relationship skills to the maximum.
* Ensuring that Cash for Kids remains ‘front of mind’ and an integral part of the Bauer Media business locally.
* Making Cash for Kids famous in the area by seeking out media partner & influencer partnership opportunities.
* Keeping the local Cash for Kids website & social media platforms updated with news stories & engaging content.
In this role you will be responsible for your own set of KPIs and delivery on financial targets.
The Skills you will bring
This is a busy role that requires you to be creative, organised, passionate, enthusiastic, driven, committed and not afraid to speak up. But it’s a role where you’ll be rewarded with real first-hand experience of what a difference Cash for Kids makes to children & young people in the local community.
To really help us make a difference you’ll be
* Organised, accurate and thorough with excellent communication skills, both verbal & written.
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint).
* Energetic, enthusiastic, confident, with a hands-on approach and great work ethic.
* Able to work on your own initiative.
* Flexible to work evenings/weekends when required.
* A team player; developing excellent working relationships internally and externally.
* Passionate & have a vision on what unique qualities you can bring to this role.
* A holder of a current, full clean UK driving licence.
* Knowledgeable in social media platforms and able to use them effectively.
In this role you will be expected to work at Home, in the office and in the field. The office location is in Belfast, Ireland.
What’s in it for you
* You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
* Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
* We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
* You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
* And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
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