Fundraising Events Apprentice - London, United Kingdom - CAFOD

CAFOD

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary:
£29,513 - £30,692 per annum

Hours of work: 35 hours per week:

first 18 months including 6hours of Apprenticeship related learning a week.

Contract:
Permanent

Job Profile

The Fundraising Events Apprentice (FEA) provides day to day support to CAFOD's fundraising events, maximising the potential of these events.

They also support and explore new ways to engage with CAFOD's supporters through events, to maximise engagement and income.

The post is based in the Community Fundraising Team, within the Supporter Fundraising (SPF) section, part of the Fundraising and Participation Group.

The post-holder reports to the Fundraising Events Executive (FEE) and will work with them to develop diverse opportunities.

The FEA will also work with colleagues in the SPF section on cross team projects where required and agreed with the FEE.

The role will cover bespoke events, third party events and supporter led events.

All applicants must be 18 or over.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the

Fundraising Events Executive:
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Taking responsibility for various fundraising platforms (e.g., JustGiving) responding to supporter queries, spotting interesting stories and thanking supporters.
Research fundraising events through online research and meeting with representatives from other charities
Update various events webpages.
Write blogs and news stories for the CAFOD web site.
Lead on communication to CAFOD staff on events
Support development of new events_
Attend meetings to discuss new event ideas.
Research possible new event ideas and check the viability of events ideas generated in CAFOD.
Research with our supporters to understand what events they would be interested in
Support planning and reporting for events._
Work with the FEE to plan the events programme.
Work with the FEE to report on the events programme in terms of income and participation
Help with reporting on social media and other digital promotions.
Support on the delivery of online and inperson events_
Organise resources, promotions, and communications for events.
Meet with staff internally to facilitate the organisation of events. This will include asking for support and advice, and providing information,
Lead on administration of event participants on our database_
Lead on administration of donor CRM databases and other systems, ensuring system is accurate, up to date and well maintained.
Work with colleagues within the Community Fundraising Team who also administer CRM systems on best practice and team wide initiatives such as utilising the database for KPI reporting.
Work with CAFOD wide working groups which input into effective CRM management
Ensure the events information on the Community Fundraising Teams site is up to date.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Understanding our context_
Understanding Catholic identity: I have a sympathetic knowledge of the life, culture and structure of the Catholic Church in England and Wales; and an understanding of the importance of Catholic social teaching to CAFOD's mission and to donors
Understanding

CAFOD:
I understand, demonstrate, and actively support CAFOD's vision, mission, and values and what we aim to achieve

Understanding

international development: I have an understanding of the nature and causes of world poverty and how it affects different individuals, groups, and communities.

Working together_
Managing ourselves: I am aware of my own development needs and take steps to address them. I am able to manage my workloads and outputs.
Working with others: I embrace the culture of those we are working with to better understand their needs and perspectives
Communicating: I actively listen to others; I keep colleagues informed of developments that may affect them
Looking outwards: I focus on how CAFOD can make a real difference to the lives of those in poor or marginalised communities. I seek to understand external fundraising and donor trends and match this with CAFOD's needs.
Making change happen_
Managing resources: I am clear about available resources and how they can be best used. I am careful in the use of resources, including other people's time.
Achieving results: I have a clear sense of priorities. I keep focused on the work to be done.
Managing our performance: I provide and seek regular constructive feedback on my performance
Taking the lead: I take the lead in identifying solutions and making change happen

Job-specific competencies

An understanding of events fundraising as an area of work
Comfortable working on events with the aim of influencing the support for charities
A willingness to learn the processes and skills needed to succeed in Events Fundraising

Desirable Criteria