Community Fundraiser

Reportingto:

FundraisingManager

Hours:

Full-time:35hoursperweek

(part-time hoursconsideredfortheright candidate)

Location:

The ChildrensCancerUnitCharity,

141-143 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6AF

Salary:

£27,561 – £31,634 (pro-rata, if hours reduced)

Established in 1984, The Childrens Cancer Unit Charity is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care by contributing to the advancement and development of the Childrens Cancer and Haematology Unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

Between 60 and 70 children and young people in Northern Ireland are diagnosed with cancer or a complex blood disorder each year. Every one of them will be treated at the Childrens Cancer Unit.

Our mission is to provide the best possible treatment and support for children and youngpeopleandtheir familiesfacingadiagnosisandwearecommittingtomakinga positive, lasting impact on every childs cancer journey.

We help to provide vital resources for the Childrens Cancer Unit and invest in specialised staff, equipment, research and family support services.

Role Overview

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and the wider CCUC team, the Community Fundraiser will facilitate and support fundraising within the local community across Northern Ireland.

The Community Fundraiser will promote the work of The Childrens Cancer Unit Charity, raise awareness of childhood cancer and its effects on families, and assist in developing relationships and raising funds for the Charity.

Main Duties & Responsibilities Fundraising

• Raise funds from a range of sources across the community sector.
• ActastheleadcontactforcommunityfundraisingwithinCCUC.
• Deliver excellentdonorcaretoCCUCsupportersandvolunteers.
• Attendfundraisingandothereventsasrequired,acrossNorthernIreland.This may involve travel as well as some weekend and evening work.
• Identifyandprospectforfundraisingopportunitiestomaximisefundraising activity and income.
• Developandnurtureworkingrelationshipswithfundraisers,withtheaimof maximising the funds they raise, and encourage ongoing support.
• Co-ordinatetherecruitmentandappropriateuseofvolunteerstosupportlocal community fundraising eg. events, collection boxes, street collections.
• Monitor,evaluateandidentifylearningpointsfromeachareaofactivity.
• Support theFundraisingManagerto developa rangeofplansthatenableCCUC to achieve its income generation targets and return on investment.
• WorkingwiththeFundraisingManagerinorganisingandfacilitatingsustainable fundraising events and campaigns, and maximising community participation in existing events and campaigns eg. abseils, marathons, etc.
• RaisetheprofileofCCUCtogrowcoreincomeandsupporter/donor development.
• Research, evaluate, develop and implement new community fundraising events and campaigns, that will further enhance community fundraising income generation.
• Undertake community fundraising activities in accordance with CCUC policies and procedures, good practice, and within charity law.
• To undertake any other reasonable and related duties as required.

Data, reporting and administration

• Use the appropriate systems and databases to accurately record supporter information in line with GDPR.
• Producereportsandsupplydataasrequired.
• Respondtoenquiries madebyphone, postand emailinaprofessional and timelymanner.
• Liaising with the Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager and Office Manager,ensurethatdonationsareacknowledgedappropriatelyandinatimely manner.
• Adhere to all relevant financial procedures.

Communications

• Working alongside the Communications Manager, ensure that appropriatemarketingmaterialsaredeliveredtopromoteCCUCcommunityfundraising initiatives,balancingcostandexpectedimpact.
• WorkingwiththeCommunicationsManager,followuppotentialPR opportunities.
• Contributetothecreationoffundraisingmaterialsandresources,asrequired.
• Provide content for CCUCs communications channels, eg. social media, website, newsletters.

General

Responsibilities

• Toattendregularteammeetings.
• TorepresentTheChildrensCancerUnitCharityasdirectedbytheFundraising Manager and CEO.
• Tomaintainapositiveworkingenvironmenttopromoteteam-working,respect, innovation and excellence.
• To comply with all CCUC policies, procedures and guidelines and current legislativerequirements.
• Tobeavailableforongoingprofessionaldevelopment/trainingopportunities.
• Tobeavailableforplanning,review,supportandappraisalmeetings.
• To perform any other reasonable duties and specific projects, as assigned by management, to contribute to the overall aims of The Childrens Cancer Unit Charity.

ThisJobDescriptionisnotexhaustive.Itactsasaguideandmaybeamendedtomeetthechanging requirementsofthecharityatanytime,followingdiscussionwiththepostholder.

Person Specification Essential

Criteria Experience

• 1 years experience in a Fundraising role or two years experience in a related discipline eg. Event, PR, Sales or Marketing role.

Qualifications

• Aminimumof5GCSEs and3ALevels(orequivalent).

Skills

• Excellentinterpersonal andcommunication skills withthe ability toenthuse and inspireothers.
• Excellentrelationshipmanagementskillswiththeabilitytobuildrapport.
• Well-developedoralandwrittencommunicationskillswiththeabilityto influence, engage, negotiate and present to diverse audiences.
• Strongpresentationskills.
• AbilitytointeractsensitivelywithCCUCfamilies.
• Provenabilitytoplan,prioritiseandmanageabusyworkload.
• Evidenceofattainingafinancialtarget.
• Experienceofmonitoringabudget.
• Abilitytoworkaspartofateam.
• Abilitytocollaborateeffectivelywitharangeofpeople,usingappropriateworking styles to achieve team and organisational goals.
• Provenabilitytomulti-taskandworkonowninitiative,accuratelyandunder pressure.
• Computer literate experience of MS Office (incl. word, excel, PowerPoint), email, internet and social media platforms.
• Excellentattentiontodetail.
• Confidentialityandempathybeingmindfulofthesensitivitiesaroundthe issues affecting children, young people and their families when living with cancer.
• Abilitytouseinitiativetofindsolutions.
• Professionalandfriendlyapproachtosupportersandvolunteers.

Other

• Abilitytoworkoutsideofnormalofficehoursand/orweekends.
• Hold a full current driving licence, and have access to the use of a car and business insurance, to carry out the duties of the post.

Desirable Criteria Experience

• Experience of planning and organising an event.
• Experienceofcommunityfundraising.
• ExperiencewithCRMsystems.
• KnowledgeofGiftAid,GDPRandfundraisingcodesofpractice.
• ExperienceofCanva/Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Thirdlevelqualificationorrelevantdegree.
• Degree in Events, Marketing, Communications, PR, Business Management or related field.

Benefits

• 28daysAnnualLeave(pro-rataforforP/Tworkers)
• 11StatutoryDays(pro-rataforP/Tworkers)
• FixedChristmasClosure
• DayoffforyourBirthday
• FlexibleWorkingOpportunities
• TimeofinLieu(TOIL)incompensationforadditionalhoursworked
• Ongoingsupervisionandsupport
• Familyfriendlypolicies
• CelebrationofIndividualandTeamSuccess
• Training&DevelopmentOpportunities
• CompetitiveSalary
• 5%ContributiontoPensionScheme
• Work-relatedProfessionalMembershipFeesPaid
• EnhancedSickness,Maternity,PaternityandAdoptionPay
• MileageAllowanceatHMRCRate

Alongsideourexcellentstaffbenefits,wewillsupportyourongoingdevelopmenttobuild your skills, experience and career opportunities.