Fundraising Officer
Permanent
£24K - £27K FTE, depending on experience per annum
Full Time – 37 hours per week
7% employer pension contribution, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
ABOUT LAUNCHPAD
Based in central Reading, Launchpad provides vital information and support for vulnerable individuals, couples and families in Reading who do not have a stable place to live or are at risk of losing their home. Founded as a soup kitchen in 1979 by students at the University of Reading, the charity now provides a holistic service that works in three ways – we prevent homelessness, provide homes and rebuild lives.
THIS ROLE
A background in fundraising is desirable nut not essential to this role. This role would suit someone looking to build a career in Fundraising. Whether you are managing individual fundraisers or community relationships to ensure they receive the best possible experience, ensuring our database (ThankQ) is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant or managing one of our events, you will play a central role in raising funds for Launchpad and building our community of supporters to have a real and lasting impact on helping local people in need.
You will help plan and deliver Launchpad's major annual fundraising events, and co-ordinate the implementation of the community and corporate fundraising strategies. You will lead on the generation of income with a particular focus on community, corporate and volunteer fundraising to support current and new projects. Using these skills, you will increase awareness of our work in the local community and with local businesses and develop those relationships to keep them productive and mutually beneficial.
We are looking for a candidate who is:
· An Enthusiastic, efficient, and flexible self-starter with proven fundraising or events marketing experience.
· Confident of working with a CRM system.
· An individual with excellent attention to detail and a good reputation for building strong working relationships.
· Experienced working with volunteers coupled with your ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload whilst meeting multiple deadlines.
· A strong communicator who can engage effectively with different audiences to generate long-term support for Launchpad.
Please follow the link to apply: Fundraising Officer
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th September 2024. Interviews will be taking place after the closing date.
Whilst appointments will always be made on the merits of the application and performance in the selection process, Launchpad is committed to achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in our workforce – and actively encourages and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability. If you require any adjustments to the application, recruitment or selection procedure, please contact our HR team.
