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Community Fundraising Executive

Reports to: Charity Director 

Direct reports: None 

Hours: 39 Hours per week

Location:  Hybrid (min 2 days in the office a week - JR hospital)

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000

We are seeking a Community Fundraising Executive with a very competitive salary; reflective of their individual skills and experience in the fundraising arena.  This position will work very closely with the Charity Director who has, in the past, managed the entire fundraising portfolio whilst running the charity.  The focus will be on community events, individual giving and social media, although not inclusive.  Leading the Fundraising Subcommittee, other work includes corporate fundraising, major donor stewardship, event management and introducing schools, to name a few.  In summary, you will work directly with the Charity Director to deliver all aspects of the charity's £300k annual fundraising requirement.  It requires flexibility, pragmatism and someone comfortable making decisions and leading with projects.  There is ample opportunity for flexible working hours and a hybrid practice, with over half the time spent working from home if preferred.   

You will: 

• Have an established and proven track record of fundraising 

• Be comfortable leading with projects and events

• Be an excellent communicator, comfortable presenting to all audiences

• Be proactive and energetic in your approach to your work 

• Thrive on being an important part of a small team 

• Be as comfortable making up 200 Fundraising packs to send out (with the Charity Director), as conducting analysis and foresight to our fundraising developing strategy. 

• Be empathetic towards the families of babies who are sick and/or premature 

Role Specific Duties: 

• Develop and maintain already very strong community relationships

• Create a new and exciting Schools Fundraising Portfolio, specific to Oxfordshire

• Lead charity marketing and communications, including active involvement in busy social media outlets

• Manage our involvement in challenge events and deliver whole journey support

• Oversee the administration of fundraising and supply timely and accurate reports

• Manage our JustGiving and Facebook donors

• Liaise directly with donors and thank fundraisers and volunteers

• Manage JustGiving and Facebook donors

• Manage a new donor database

Experience and Knowledge: 

• Experience of professional fundraising

• Working independently

• An understanding of how to raise £300k a year in a county environment (with Charity Director Support)

• Managing external events; race days, garden parties and/or dinners 

• Good working knowledge of social media and digital fundraising 

• A proven track record of delivering results as part of a small team and/or alone

• Previous experience with a donor management system (database)

How To Apply:

Please send your CV along with a covering letter, outlining how your experience and knowledge chimes with the 7 bullets above - and why you are the best person for the job - to [email protected]

SSNAP offers a contributory pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.  More information can be provided upon request. 

Whilst the closing date is midday on Thursday 7th April 2022 interviews may be conducted on receipt of suitable applications.  You are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.  Informal conversations with the Charity Director are welcome: 01865 221359 or emails to [email protected]   This is an exciting opportunity to join a small team that achieves a huge amount for sick babies and their parents.  

Thank you.

Martin Realey

Charity Lead