To Research Appropriate Grant Opportunities and Makefundingapplications

JOB DETAILS
JOB TITLE: Fundraiser
SALARY: £12.50 per hour
HOURS: 21per week
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive
LOCATION: Based At Headway House, Newick with travel around the
county as required
This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To develop and implement a 3-year fundraising strategy for Headway Hurstwood Park (HHP) which contributes to the ongoing financial sustainability of the organisation
To take responsibility for maximising income generation from corporate fundraising and major donors and run annual fundraising events to raise the profile of the organisation and generate income in line with agreed targets
To research appropriate grant opportunities and makefundingapplications
To provide regular fundraising reports and updates to the Trustee Board
To lead and coordinate all fundraising activities involving other staff, volunteers, clients and families as appropriate
To set up and maintain a fundraising database

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop a 3-year fundraising strategy for HHP and ensure its implementation which includes operational plans to achieve the annual fundraising and donations target
To establish effective recording systems for monitoring and evaluating fundraising and donations
To set up and maintain a database of contributors and fundraising contacts
To provide monthly reports on the income and expenditure related to all fundraising activities and donations, reporting to the Trustee Board as required
To lead, organise and implement major fundraising events to include management and coordination of others (staff, volunteers, clients and families) to ensure the smooth running of each event
To coordinate and oversee other fundraising events and activities
To ensure that any fundraising is carried out in accordance with current legislation and ethical practice and keep up-to-date with any changes which may affect fundraising activities
To be responsible for the development of promotional literature to support fundraising ensuring that it is in line with HHP branding and professional standards
To work with the management team to gain maximum media coverage and advertising for fundraising activities
To contribute to the quarterly HHP Newsletter
To ensure all fundraising information available in electronic format (website, Facebook) is regularly updated
To attend and contribute to HHP staff meetings as required
To give talks and presentations to promote the work of HHP with the aim of encouraging fundraising
To be responsible for managing own administration and creating own working processes and procedures required to undertake to role. Support is available from the team administrator

OTHER DIMENSIONS

Budgetary & Purchasing Responsibilities: Responsible for the purchase of promotional material as required in liaison with the deputy CEO
Information Systems: Will be required to input activity data and use all aspects of Windows 8, Office 2013 and office 365
Support Groups: The post holder will be required to participate in the rota for the evening support groups (approx. one per year)

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder is required to communicate verbally via the telephone or face-to-face with clients, internal and external colleagues and visitors to the service and to prepare information and reports in written, electronic and verbal formats.
The post holder will have key relationships with the following: -

HHP staff, external providers and volunteers
The Board of Trustees
Other Voluntary and Independent sector organisations
Local business and potential major donors
General public

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

To undertake any other duties at the request of the CEO, which are commensurate with the role
To be fully conversant with and adhere to the policies and procedures of HHP (see below)
To undertake mandatory training as necessary for the role
To participate fully in the Support & Supervision process and annual Appraisal, reflecting on own performance and identifying training and development needs as required
To demonstrate high standards of personal and professional behaviour at all times
To participate in audits as necessary to support the development of the charity
To attend appropriate courses to maintain and increase professional competence and knowledge, improve skills and contribute to a high standard of service delivery
To take responsibility for developing and maintaining an effective, well-organised, work environment that represents a professional business
To positively promote the organisation to all stakeholders and the wider public as appropriate

OTHER INFORMATION, TERMS & CONDITIONS

Equal Opportunities:

Headway Hurstwood Park believes that all persons should have equal opportunity for employment and advancement in the organisation based on their ability, qualifications and performance. You should not discriminate against any staff or clients on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Health & Safety:

All staff have a responsibility to maintain health and safety of self and others whilst carrying out their role. You must always act with a duty of care in accordance with HHP Health & Safety policies and procedures

Confidentiality:

As an employee of HHP you may gain knowledge of a highly confidential nature relating to clients or staff. Under no circumstances should such information be divulged or passed to any unauthorised person or person(s). This includes holding discussions with colleagues concerning clients in situations where the conversation may be overheard. Breaches of confidence will result in disciplinary action

Induction & Probation:

All new staff must complete a 3-month probation period during which time they will receive an induction programme which will include gaining an understanding of all HHP services and attending an evening support group. Permanent contract will be drawn up on successful completion of the induction

Leave:

The annual leave entitlement is 20 days per annum (pro rata); sickness absence is not payable for the first year of employment; a total of 10 day sickness per annum can be taken in subsequent years after which time the staff member is only entitled to Statutory Sick Pay

Pension Scheme:

HHP operates a pension scheme which staff can join following successful completion of their probation period

This job description will be reviewed as necessary and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the charity. It will also be used as the basis for determination of objectives and the contents will be used as part of annual appraisals. This job description has been agreed between the post holder and Headway Hurstwood Park

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POST: Fundraiser

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS/
EDUCATION
REGISTRATION /

Good general education to NVQ level
Membership of Institute of Fundraising or Institute of Marketing or Institute of Public Relations

Educated to degree level or equivalent

EXPERIENCE /

Significant proven experience in corporate, major donor, trust and grant fundraising
Experience of working as part of a senior team
Experience of writing effective news articles and dealing with all aspects of the media
Experience of online fundraising techniques and using social media for fundraising

KNOWLEDGE /

Strong financial awareness to analyse income against budget and forecast income trends

Good knowledge of HHP and the services it provides
Knowledge of tax-effective giving
Understanding of the problems that face people with ABI and their carers

KEY SKILLS/ABILITIES /

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate tactfully with people at all levels
Excellent leadership and networking skills
Excellent written communication skills and ability to develop effective presentations
Proven event management skills
Ability to use own initiative whilst recognising the need to seek guidance when appropriate
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritise own workload and achieve deadlines
Problem-solving skills
Methodical and organised approach to planning, implementation and record keeping
Excellent general IT skills with ability to set up and maintain databases
Aptitude for strategic thinking and operational planning and implementation

PHYSICAL SKILLS /

Able to manage travel around Sussex within reasonable timescales by car or other means
Ability to concentrate even with frequent interruptions and unpredictable working pattern

Own car and current licence

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES /

An achiever who canquantify own contribution, deliver challenging targetsand takes pride in their work
Can recognise sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality
Willingness to take on challenges, seek out and take opportunities for improving the service
Enthusiasticand flexible attitude/behaviours to support team working and the delivery of objectives
Supports learning and development of self and others
Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Well organised appearance and behaviour
Always shows respect and consideration to clients, work colleagues and all others
Is person-centred and embraces the HHP culture of focusing on clients as individuals

DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995

Please note that some flexibility may be exercised in the application of the criteria outlined above where a disabled candidate covered by this Act is unable to meet certain parts of the specification by reason of their disability. If you believe this applies to you please outline the details on your application form. Each case will be assessed on an individual basis at shortlisting and/or interview with advice from our HR Advisor.

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