Fundraising Officer

Porchlight (charity); Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Canterbury

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £24,851

The vacancy

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a vibrant and enthusiastic Porchlight fundraising team, working to raise awareness and funds for the work Porchlight, a charity providing vital services for people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or struggling with their mental health in Kent, Medway and Bexley.

The successful candidate will be supporting the Corporate Fundraising Manager and Community and Events manager to raise income from businesses, community groups and individual fundraisers.

The role will also support the development and promotion of Porchlight’s own fundraising events.

This role requires:

• To be the main point of contact for Porchlight supporters, providing support, advice, and encouragement and ensuring a high level of supporter care is achieved.
• To work closely with the CCFO, Senior Fundraising Officer, Community and Events Fundraising Manager and Corporate Fundraising Manager to roll out current and new fundraising initiatives to corporate and community supporters, ensuring long-term income potential.
• To represent and raise awareness of Porchlight by delivering talks and presentations to a range of businesses and community groups (including schools, colleges and universities), to promote the work of Porchlight and create enthusiasm for fundraising activities.
• To help recruit, train and manage event volunteers and volunteer speakers to represent Porchlight at talks and events, as well as promote and encourage involvement of Porchlight staff and clients in talks and presentations.
• To support the charity’s partnerships with businesses and community groups throughout Kent to facilitate and maximise fundraising activity.
• To attend in person or virtual meetings and events, maximising fundraising activity from corporate supporters and community groups in Kent and Medway.
• To attend functions and cheque presentations to collect income from corporate and community fundraisers, fully engaging in photo opportunities that positively promote Porchlight.
• To commit to individual objectives that support fundraising key performance indicators and ambitious fundraising department targets.
• To contribute to the development of new fundraising opportunities.
• To work with colleagues in the Fundraising and Communications teams in communicating with supporters, including through postal mailings, e-newsletters and online updates.
• To ensure gift aid is maximised at all relevant opportunities.
• To ensure all supporters are thanked in a timely and appropriate manner.
• To ensure all records and files are maintained and accurate, through the utilisation of the Raisers Edge database.
• To provide support monitoring the fundraising phone line and inbox and processing donations during busy appeal periods or as required.
• To be willing to work unsocial hours (including weekends and evenings) to support fundraising initiatives.

General responsibilities

• To be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• To follow Porchlight’s policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• To attend and participate in regular team meetings and other meetings as required.
• To perform any other duties consistent with the role.
• To implement Porchlight’s Diversity Policy in all functions of the post.

The charity

Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.

Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.