Community Fundraising Officer (Part time or Full Time)

Honeycomb is delighted to be working with a Belfast-based community organisation to recruit a Community Fundraising Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation in a newly created role, helping to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives that will support its ongoing work across Belfast City Centre.

For someone with fundraising experience, a creative approach and a passion for building relationships, this is an opportunity to take ownership of income generation and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future fundraising activity.

Please note: this role is part time but they will consider full time options too! The salary is pro-rata if part time

The Company

Our client is a community-focused organisation providing support to people living and working in Belfast City Centre.

Working with a team of 40 volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, the organisation provides a compassionate, non-judgemental presence within the local community, building relationships and offering support to those who need it.

As the organisation continues to grow, this newly created position offers an opportunity to develop its fundraising activity and contribute directly to the sustainability and future development of its services.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Community Fundraising Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering fundraising initiatives, building relationships with supporters and identifying new opportunities to generate income.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to bring fresh ideas to fundraising, engage with local businesses, faith based organisations and community groups, and help establish a strong foundation for future income generation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing an annual income generation plan in line with the organisation's budget and funding requirements

• Managing a range of fundraising activities, including community fundraising, individual giving, regular giving, direct mail appeals and major donor engagement

• Identifying new and diverse sources of funding to support the organisation's development

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with existing supporters while inspiring new donors to get involved

• Developing creative and imaginative fundraising events, activities and initiatives

• Identifying opportunities for corporate fundraising and building relationships with local businesses

• Engaging with churches and community groups to develop fundraising partnerships and support

• Developing and implementing a legacy giving strategy

• Managing online fundraising platforms and supporting fundraising activity through social media

• Recruiting, organising and overseeing fundraising volunteers

• Maintaining accurate donor records and ensuring information is kept up to date

• Monitoring fundraising progress, tracking performance against targets and reporting regularly to the CEO

• Representing and promoting the organisation positively at events and stakeholder meetings

The Person

Essential Criteria

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• At least three years' experience working in a fundraising role within the last five years

• Experience organising fundraising events and initiatives

• Experience managing donor records and developing positive donor relationships

• Experience working towards and achieving targets

• A creative, imaginative and entrepreneurial approach to fundraising

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage others

• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Sensitivity to the needs of volunteers and donors

• A willingness to undertake a range of administrative duties

• Excellent IT skills

• Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal office hours to support fundraising events and activities

Desirable Criteria

It would also be beneficial to have:

• Experience developing and overseeing an income generation programme and associated plans

• Experience building relationships with businesses and community organisations

• Experience working with volunteers

• A current driving licence and access to a car, or the ability to demonstrate effective alternative transport arrangements

• Experience of public speaking

• Experience managing business social media pages and/or social media campaigns

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £17,250 per annum based on 21 hours per week, pro rata from a full-time equivalent salary of £30,400

• Hours: Negotiable between 18 and 21 hours per week or full time

• Location: Belfast City Centre

• Development opportunity: A newly created role with the opportunity to help shape and grow the organisation's fundraising function

• Variety: The opportunity to develop creative fundraising initiatives and build relationships across the local business, church and community sectors

Please note that the role requires some flexibility to work evenings when fundraising events and activities take place. The position is also subject to a six-month probationary period.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided.

Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Zeena Jackson via zeena.j@honeycomb.jobs.

Disclaimer

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.