Community Fundraiser - Leeds, United Kingdom - St George's Crypt

St George's Crypt

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Leeds, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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About the Charity:

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George's Crypt is Christian Charity in the city of Leeds providing shelter and support and working with the homeless, the vulnerable and those living with addiction.

Our aim is to provide a safe environment with physical, emotional and religious support for those who suffered abuse, suffer from addiction or who are homeless.

About Our Employees:

The twin objectives of St George's Crypt are to pursue the promotion of Christian evangelism and relieve hardship among disadvantaged people.

Therefore, it is key for the employees of the Crypt to be pursuing this throughout the whole of their job role and in their personal life.

This will usually be evidenced by current involvement in the life of a Christian community.

As an expression of their faith and commitment, it is hoped that all our employees are willing to be involved in the activities of the churches and organisations that support our work.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Ø Enforcing the company's safeguarding policy.

Ø Being alert to and recognising welfare issues, being sure to challenge poor practice.

Ø Sharing appropriate information with relevant people.

Ø Continually working with the families of residents and service users, sharing information and contributing to plans if a concern is investigated.

Ø Ensuring that all staff having contact with children, vulnerable adults and/or their families have received appropriate training on safeguarding issues.

Ø To Understand and implement working practices set by the Safeguarding Adults and Children Board.

Ø To understand and implement working standards set by the domestic violence and abuse quality mark documentation.

Charity Wide Responsibilities:

Ø Participate in the daily prayer life of the Charity.

Ø Recognising the holistic needs of all service users and in accordance with the Trust Deed and affirm the spiritual needs of clients in their situations and either respond directly or refer as appropriate.

Ø As an expression of their Christian faith and commitment, it is hoped that all our employees are willing to be involved in the activities of the churches and organizations that support the work.

Ø Due to the nature of the role and the workplace, the post holder must be over 18 years of age.

Ø Attend training courses and conferences in order to maintain personal development as agreed with Line Manager.

The tasks and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and maybe amended according to the needs of the Charity.

Employees are expected to work flexibly in responding to external and internal initiatives to support the needs of the Charity.

Job Purpose:

This role is an integral part of the Fundraising team and contributes directly to the long-term income generation strategy of the charity.

Your job is to lead the fundraising team to achieve agreed income targets across all community fundraising activities. Working effectively as part of a small fundraising team to inspire financial support for the Crypt. Increase the Charity profile within the community by engaging with volunteer groups, potential supporters, organisations and local businesses.

To build new and develop current relationships with corporates and individuals, as well as directors, individual givers and major donors.

To proactively maintain an effective fundraising team in order to meet all strategy expectations of the agreed fundraising targets and role responsibilities of the team as listed on the Fundraising job description.

To work closely with the Head of Income Generation in reporting current information, KPI target figures, and future plans in order for the Head of Income Generation to report in turn to Trustees + the leadership team.

To actively contribute to the current and future Fundraising strategy.

Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:

PROACTIVE:
Identify new fundraising opportunities and initiatives in the community. Motivate and inspire individuals and groups organising events or activities on behalf of St George's Crypt

AMBASSADOR:

Prepare and deliver individualised presentations to diverse audiences to promote all aspects of the Crypt's work to community organisations, local business, Churches, schools and other supporter groups.

EVENTS:

Take the lead on organising existing annual events and develop new events; ensuring all fundraising activities are cost effective with the best possible return on investment and profit.

CAMPAIGNS:

Work with your colleagues in the Fundraising Team to maximise the income from fundraising campaigns, promote to all of your community support networks.

RESOURCES:

Work within the team to manage the key resources and information used by the team and by others representing the Charity.

ADMINISTRATION:
Regularly update the Charity's fundraising database; Harlequin, ensuring all details are recorded fully and accurately.

OTHER:
Any other tasks reasonably requested by your line manager.

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