Reading Samaritans is currently looking for a Branch Fundraising Coordinator to deliver a range of branch fundraising activities.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To recruit, train and coordinate a team of fundraising volunteers to deliver a range of branch fundraising activities and to be responsible for writing and coordinating branch fundraising plans to ensure that an agreed annual income is raised for the branch.
If you are interested in this role, or would like more information, please email [email protected] with the subject 'Branch Fundraising Coordinator'.
POSITION AND SUPPORT IN ORGANISATION
Accountable to: Branch Director
Liaises with: Fundraising team, Regional Fundraising Officer (RFO), Fundraising Department at Samaritans Central Office (SCO)
Works within a team of: Volunteer Fundraisers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Treasurer and/or a Deputy Director to agree a fundraising target that covers or exceeds the branch operating costs and plan and report on income and associated expenditure.
- Work with branch leadership and fundraising volunteers to plan a range of fundraising activities and estimate what each will contribute to the agreed fundraising target (also known as the branch Revenue Development Plan).
- Recruit and train fundraising volunteers to take on specific tasks.
- Attend regional meetings and training related to fundraising.
- Allocate tasks across members of the fundraising team to deliver planned fundraising activities.
- Work with fundraising volunteers to investigate and apply for sources of funding from appropriate grant giving trusts, statutory funders and local businesses, and ensure the applications made on behalf of the branch provide accurate branch statistics and examples of how funds will be spent.
- Work with the branch committee to maintain records and provide accurate progress reports to funders on projects they are funding if/when required.
- Communicate with the branch committee on a regular basis in relation to planned fundraising activities to update them on progress, expenditure and funds raised.
- Communicate with the RFO on a regular basis regarding fundraising activity.
- Liaise with other branches in the region for joint fundraising initiatives and share fundraising ideas.
- Ensure all fundraising activities are ethical in nature and meet all legal and local council requirements, as set out by the Fundraising Regulator in the Fundraising Codes of Practice.
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with Samaritan policies.
- Check with the fundraising team at SCO that any new fundraising activities do not conflict with those already in place in the Samaritans organisation.
- Ensure all fundraising trading operations meet associated local and national legislative requirements.
- Maintain record of funds raised and expenditure for fundraising activities.
- Ensure that all records of volunteers and donors complies with data protection legislation.
QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE
- Fundraising experience desirable.
- Enthusiastic and committed.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Willingness to learn about Samaritan's mission and values.
- Able to manage people and delegate tasks.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life at all levels.
APPOINTMENT AND TIMESCALES
The term of office is usually three years.
LOCATION, TRAVEL AND EXPENSES
- Based at the branch.
- All out of pocket expenses related to the role will be reimbursed by the branch in line with the expenses policy.
BENEFITS
- Opportunity to positively affect the work of Samaritans.
- Opportunity to develop and use leadership skills.
- Personal development and training.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS
Appropriate induction and training specific to the role will be arranged.
If you are interested in this role, or would like more information, please email [email protected] with the subject 'Branch Fundraising Coordinator'.