Events and Fundraising Officer - Battersea, United Kingdom - Fine Cell Work

Description

Job description

Are you passionate about fundraising, donor stewardship, and supporting our vibrant community through bespoke events? If you're an organised and enthusiastic individual, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join Fine Cell Work as the Events and Fundraising Officer.

This is a fantastic role for a high-energy, creative person to join the team.

As the Events and Fundraising Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving our fundraising efforts and supporting our community of fundraisers, donors, and partners.

Your work will directly contribute to the sustainability of our mission and help us continue our work of rehabilitation through the transformative power of needlework.

You will work for an innovative growing charity working in the area of criminal justice and also to be a part of a unique social enterprise.

The role brings organisational skills and creativity together.


Our Purpose:

Fine Cell Work is a UK- based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise which makes beautiful handmade products in British prisons.

For over 25 years we've been transforming the lives of people in prison and prison leavers, one stitch at a time.

Our unique process boosts our stitcher's self-worth, instils accountability, and fosters hope.

Collaborating with world-renowned designers to create one-of-a-kind, limited-edition products, we support people in prison and prison leavers to finish their sentences with work skills, money earned and saved, and the self-belief to rebuild meaningful, independent, crime-free lives
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By providing purposeful activity to prepare prisoners to successfully reintegrate into the community, we are working to improve prisoner's skills and well-being.

This is key to reducing recidivism.


The Role:

Reporting to the Development Manager, this is a result driven role with the postholder driving planned income growth by establishing, enabling, and inspiring events, building relationships and maximising fundraising efforts.

As this is a people facing role, you will be working with supporters over the phone, online, in writing and face to face, with the aim of helping donors receive the ultimate supporter journey.

You will require excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and influence both internally and externally, with the confidence to speak publicly about the work of the charity.

To be successful in this role, you should possess exceptional organisational skills, an eye for detail, excellent communication abilities including being able to write well, and a passion for making a difference.

In addition, experience with fundraising, donor stewardship, event planning and organisation and CRM systems will be highly valued.

Your work will be essential in generating the income needed to support our initiatives, grow our donor base, and provide vital services to support our mission of rehabilitation.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for fundraising, donor stewardship, and supporting our community. Together, we will make a significant impact and drive positive change.

Fine Cell Work's office in Battersea is run by a team of 16 staff supported by approximately 120 volunteers yearly, 50 of whom teach in prisons.

Fundraising and earned income are fundamental requirements for FCW and all staff are involved in fundraising and earned revenue activities.

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached document. Do visit our website for to learn more about what we do.

**Please note: Application deadline is 12 noon on Monday 19 June 23 but we will be interviewing as and when suitable applicants apply. First interviews will take place on 21st /22nd June with second interviews on 26th/27th June.