The Individual Giving Officer will play a crucial role in nurturing relationships with individuals, to give their donations and their time, to make a difference to the people with dyslexia that we support. You will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and upgrade individual donors, ensuring a steady and growing stream of funding and support for the charity. About Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity We are a dynamic, growing charity who are committed to further increasing our reach and impact over the next 5 years. Our aim is to double the number of beneficiaries we support, and particularly to assist significantly more people who are from lower-income backgrounds. Main duties and responsibilities · Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors to maximize financial support and our community of supporters. · Plan and execute individual giving campaigns, across all available communication channels to engage donors effectively. · Identify, organise and coordinate donor and community events, creating opportunities to engage, retain and celebrate supporters. · Maintain accurate donor records, utilising data to inform decision-making and improve fundraising efforts. · Prepare regular reports and analysis on individual giving performance. · Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive individual giving strategy. · Ensure activities are delivered to budget and performance effectively tracked. · Provide a monthly report to the Head of Fundraising · Work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Trusts Fundraiser, PR & Communications Officer, Fundraising Administrator and CEO, and liaise with the rest of the charity’s team. · Compliance: maintain accurate records in accordance with data protection and fundraising regulations. · Strategy: play a part in assisting the Head of Fundraising and Chief Executive in developing the Fundraising Strategy, budget and targets in line with the charity’s Strategic Plan. · Provide support with events and admin as needed, including attendance at functions outside of normal working hours. Ideal skills and experience: · Experience in generating income from all or one or two of the following: individual, community and events fundraising. · Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write compelling stories and innovative content for fundraising campaigns. · A strong understanding of the importance of knowing your supporter base to maximise income through effective donor communication and engagement. · Strong data management and analysis skills · Good knowledge of current data protection/GDPR regulation. · Good working knowledge of CRM databases and how to utilise to steward supporters. · Good level of administrative and organisational competency · Good IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases (currently Donorfy and Act) ·Previous experience working in a charity/non-profit · Willingness to attend events and meetings etc, for which expenses will be paid. Personal qualities · Compatibility with the charity’s values, including professionalism and flair with the personal touch · Commitment to the charity’s aims · High level of personal integrity and commitment, with a can-do attitude · Able to work on own initiative · Good interpersonal qualities and ability to work well within the wider team · Adaptable, flexible and willing to support events outside of office hours (TOIL provided) · Excellent time management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously · Attention to detail How to apply To express an interest in the role, please review our Application Pack and submit the following: 1. A comprehensive CV 2. A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages of A4) 3. Contact details of two referees, relevant to this role, who have known you in a professional capacity. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. Closing date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 8th May 2024 First interviews: Tuesday 14th and 16th May 2024 Thank you so much for your interest in working for us and we look forward to receiving your application.