Role Profile

Role Title:Development Officer / Responsible to: AWF Manager
Department:AWF / Responsible for: N/A
Purpose of Role:
  • Working closely with the trustees and AWF Manager, to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy for AWF, to support the delivery of the charity’s aims and objectives

Key Responsibilities:
  • To develop and implement AWF’s fundraising plan
  • To identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities from individuals, corporate partnerships, , charitable trusts and foundations
  • To support the AWF Fundraising Subgroup
  • To develop and administer AWF’s fundraising record systems including gift aid claims
  • To produce AWF fundraising materials (including online) in line with the charity’s brand guidelines
  • To raise awareness of AWF and the charity’s work
  • To ensure all fundraising activities are carried out in line with the Charity Commission’s requirements and comply with relevant legislation
  • To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as agreed with the AWF Manager

Scope of role
  • The role holder will be responsible for the review of existing and planning the development of new fundraising activities from inception through to delivery.
  • The role is self-administering with direction provided by the AWF Manager

People
  • No line management responsibility
  • Close working relationship with the AWF Manager and trustees
  • Liaison with BVA staff and external suppliers and service providers
  • Attendance at external events and AWF meetings

Initiative/innovation
  • Evaluate current fundraising activity and suggest amendments and updates as necessary
  • This position offers significant scope for the role holder to lead on the development and shape of AWF’s approach to fundraising.

Resources
  • The role holder will plan and manage their work within budget parameters and targets agreed with the AWF Manager.
  • Current fundraising and promotional opportunities are available through AWF events and website, Twitter and Facebook accounts
  • Additional opportunities to promote the charity’s work are available through access to the resources of the British Veterinary Association (staff, website, publications and communication channels).

Influence/impact
  • As the only fundraiser at the charity, the role holder will have the opportunity to influence the development of charity’s approach to fundraising.
  • By increasing and diversifying fundraising income the role holder has the opportunity to play a significant role in safeguarding the charity’s activities and to help AWF meet its strategic objectives.

Knowledge, skills and expertise
Essential
  • A proven track record of successful fundraising in the voluntary sector including the design and delivery of strategies to increase unrestricted income from legacies, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and individuals.
  • Excellent communication skills including writing for offline and online audiences including social media
  • Ability to build relationships with a range of people and organisations
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload and to meet deadlines
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a small charity
  • Experience of using content management systems to update website content
  • Member of the Institute of Fundraising
  • Understanding of the animal welfare sector

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