Job Description
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national leading charity to recruit for the Senior Community Fundraiser- Cardiff and the surrounding region in orderto help grow vital income through community partnerships and supporter engagement.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with individuals, community groups, clubs, and local businesses, inspiring them to raise funds and support an important cause. You’ll also play a key role in an exciting store level engagement pilot with a major national supermarket partnership, working closely with store teams and community champions to increase awareness, engagement, and fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage a portfolio of community supporters across your region, including individuals, organisations, and local businesses.
* Build and nurture long-term relationships with mid and high value supporters to grow sustainable income.
* Lead local engagement with a flagship national retail partnership pilot, strengthening relationships with store teams and community champions.
* Inspire supporters and partners by communicating the impact of fundraising and encouraging new ways to get involved.
* Represent the organisation at community events, store activations, and supporter meetings.
* Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities aligned with regional and national strategies.
* Deliver tailored stewardship plans to ensure supporters have an exceptional experience.
* Monitor and report on income, activities, and performance against targets and KPIs.
* Collaborate closely with colleagues across fundraising teams to maximise opportunities and share best practice.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, relationship focused, and motivated to drive meaningful engagement within local communities.
You’ll bring:
* Proven fundraising experience working with individuals, community groups, and local businesses.
* Experience managing mid or high value supporters and building complex relationships.
* A track record of identifying new opportunities and delivering income growth.
* Strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to engage diverse audiences.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Data awareness and the ability to use insights and KPIs to inform decisions.
* A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working across teams and with external partners.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working remotely and managing relationships across a wide region.
* Familiarity with relationship management databases.
* Knowledge of community fundraising best practice and fundraising compliance.
* Welsh language skills would be advantageous.
Salary: £31,000- £34,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: Cardiff, hybrid working, 2 day a week in the office
Contract type: 18 months FTC, part-time, 28hrs a week
Closing date: on rolling basis
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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