Fundraising Administrator - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - TEESSIDE ABILITY SUPPORT CENTRE

Description

About us:

TASC enables adults with differing abilities to maximise their skills, maintain health and enjoy the social aspects of attendance at our day service


About the role:

We are looking to appoint a highly driven and engaged individual who will be given the support and professional autonomy to further develop their career in fundraising and business development.

You will have the opportunity to join an ambitious organisation and work alongside experienced professionals within a highly supportive team.

Reporting to the General Manager you will be working towards fundraising targets and helping us to achieve our ambition of becoming a flag ship provider of day opportunities.

This role will particularly suit an individual who has previous experience of fundraising for a charity and/or someone who enjoys building relationships, raising income and hitting targets.

Some remote working will be possible and this will be discussed at interview.


Job Summary
This position, to deliver income targets in line with the business plan, fundraising strategy, marketing and operational plans.

Working with the senior management team to develop project plans to support work programme activity that identify key milestones, success criteria and resource requirements.

Respond effectively and promptly to enquiries and requests received directly from potential new supporters and relay information to appropriate internal contacts

Work with the senior management team, staff and service users to create marketing materials to inspire, support and ensure every supporter feels valued, appreciated and informed and that the service is promoted in the best possible light.

Use various fundraising databases and accurately plan and log activity.

Proactively develop relationships within the sector and maintain awareness of sector developments, fundraising tools and skills development.

Operate in compliance with relevant legislation, best practice, and corporate policy

Commit to the Performance Management Process and develop stretching objectives to meet the strategic plan

Develop own individual work programme in consultation with the General Manager to weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual timeframes.

Monitor project and work programme progress against agreed KPI's and targets and report any variance.

Organise own time and resources effectively.

Maintain effective relationships with funders, and suppliers

Act as a representative of the charity to a variety of external and internal audiences, in different contexts and events.

Ensure requests for information and action from supporters are responded to promptly and their reasonable expectations are met.

Promptly report any complaints received to the team from supporters, suppliers or any other external or internal contacts.

Develop and Maintain Systems and Procedures.

Ensure processes are consistently and accurately followed including the making of accurate records of contacts, prospects, bids made, funds received and spent.

Utilise and interrogate data to monitor progress towards personal objectives.

Actively participate in the implementation of continuous business improvement and people development initiatives.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver on priorities and objectives

Proactively share professional knowledge and expertise to colleagues and provide timely advice in line with policies and procedures.

Proactively participate in team meetings and training.

Attending events and delivering on commitments to stakeholders. Some out of office hours may be required to facilitate this. Some UK travel may be required.

The list of responsibilities outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks or responsibilities under the direction of a manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL
Can demonstrate a history of success in their previous/current employment role.

Confident verbal and written communicator - face to face and over the phone, motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator.

Confident presenter, skilled in pitching.

Strong negotiation, networking and relationship management skills

Strong I.T. skills including MS Office knowledge and data management skills.

Ability to work accurately with details within established standards and guidelines.


DESIRABLE
Experience of successful fundraising.

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Current valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Knowledge/Experience of Health & Social Care sector.

Understanding of how the voluntary sector operates.

Proven experience of building exceptional relationships

Proven experience of seeking opportunities to increase income.

Qualifications in management, marketing, communications or public relations.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£27,500.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Onsite pa