[Hiring] Relationship Fundraising Executive @Action for Children

Role Description

In this role of Relationship Fundraising Executive in the Community Fundraising team, you will support delivery of the fundraising strategy in our communities to grow income and support for Action for Children.

• Steward our supporters in London and South East of England with their fundraising activity, supporting sports participants, fundraising groups, community corporate partners, DIY fundraisers, Methodists, and more.
• Support the delivery of a range of fundraising campaigns and activities across London and the South East of England that provide significant income in line with the relationship fundraising strategy.
• Assist with the stewardship of local volunteer fundraising groups, organisations, clubs, businesses in the local area to encourage further involvement in our work.
• Manage the administrative set up and support of ‘Action Squads’, i.e. volunteer led fundraising groups to help them successfully fundraise and raise awareness.
• Work across and attend challenge events to assist the stewardship and support for sports participants, who sign up to run, walk, cycle, and skydive for Action for Children across the UK.
• Demonstrate accountability to our supporters and volunteers through an open, honest, transparent, and consistent approach.
• Support the delivery of set financial targets and non-financial targets and outcomes locally.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering successful fundraising activity to achieve income growth.
• Proven experience of networking and of developing and stewarding.
• Maintaining excellent personal relationships with senior external and internal stakeholders, donors, and volunteers.
• Able to manage challenging and demanding situations to ensure the delivery of all events and fundraising activities.
• Ability to project manage a team of volunteers to achieve against specific financial goals where appropriate.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite.

Requirements

• Fixed Term Contract for 12 months – Full Time 35 hours per week.
• Salary: £27,000 per annum.
• Location: Remote covering London and South East England.

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

Company Description

Working here is more than a job. We are passionate about protecting and supporting children, young people, and families. All our departments work together to achieve the high standards of safeguarding that make a difference to children and to the workforce.