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Fundraising and Awareness Manager

Job details
Posting date: 18 April 2024
Salary: £28,282.00 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 May 2024
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Pathway- Project
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JobHC

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Summary

FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS MANAGER
Job Description


Pathway Project - Hope Centre - Lichfield/Tamworth

Responsible To  

Director of Operations

37.5 hours per week
A Permanent role

Flexible working will be required, including weekend &

evening work.


Salary  

£ 28,282



JOB SUMMARY

As a Fundraising and Awareness Manager, you will help Pathway to achieve our ambitious income targets. You will lead the drive to build new and maintain existing relationships and raise funds with supporters in the community.



DUTIES

The list below describes the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not a finite list. You will be required to carry out any other duties commensurate with this post.



You will: -

Main Duties

 Maximise fundraising and revenue opportunities through community engagement, including via social media.

Lead on publicity/awareness raising campaigns throughout the year which may include liaising with local districts and community safety partnerships etc.

Develop Business links to encourage fundraising from the business community.

Develop links into the local community for fundraising and events.

Lead publicity campaigns.

Research trusts and foundations and write targeted applications to support our work and achieve fundraising targets.

Use your passion and creativity to identify innovative ways to attract funding.

Give a range of talks and presentations to local organisations to increase awareness and support for Pathway.

Work with and help to recruit volunteers as necessary to enhance the capacity of the service. 

Help to support volunteers/peer mentors in gaining experience and skills.

Participate in networking opportunities.

Keep appropriate IT records.

Manage donations.

Lead on standard merchandise production of items such as pens and other items, as well as hidden phone number items.

Be the primary point of contact for all marketing and promotional opportunities.



General



Act in a professional manner in a way that reflects Pathway’s aims and values.

Ensure that all activities undertaken on behalf of Pathway are in line with the overall aims of the organisation and with policies and procedures.

To report any problems/difficulties/complaints to the Operations Director and to participate in any follow up work required.

Attend meetings where appropriate, both independently and alongside other colleagues.

Attend and make effective contributions to team meetings. 

Provide information reports as required.

Ensure that the security of sensitive data is maintained and complies with the

policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organisation.

Maintain timesheets and expenses as per the guidelines of the organisation.



Personal Development and Support



Attend monthly supervision meetings.

Attend team meetings where required.

Identify and attend appropriate training and other development events e.g.

Conferences.

Attend other support sessions to be identified.



Other



Report to Trustees as necessary.

Carry out any other duties that management and the Board of Trustees consider appropriate.

Hold a clean driving licence and have access to your own car.

Be required to work across Pathway sites as necessary.  



This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1. 



It is subject to completion of a six-month probationary period and will be periodically reviewed and, following consultation with the post holder, the duties may change or be developed subject to available funding and the needs of the service.



Post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1



The post holder will be expected to be flexible in her development of the job, and

will participate fully, where possible, in all discussions about the nature of her work and the tasks involved.

The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of the Pathway Project and uphold all agreed policies and procedures.
Fundraising & Awareness Manager -

Person Specification  
 Qualification 

NVQ Level 5 or equivalent, in a relevant subject -Essential
Safeguarding Level 4  -Desirable
Sector Experience 

At least 2 years' experience working in a Fundraising capacity -Essential

Demonstrable success of securing income through new business development -
Essential

Experience of working with a vulnerable client group  -Desirable

Finance & Governance 
Experience of working in a funded environment   -Desirable

A clear understanding of confidentiality and data protection policy and procedures 
Essential

Experience of working in a multi-agency and legislative framework 
Desirable

Relationship Management 

Ability to build and maintain successful internal and external relationships and partnerships   -Essential

Ability to work enthusiastically as part of a team, or work individually to achieve success -Essential

Experience of working with social media  -Essential

Knowledge 

Knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children  -Desirable

Skills 

To be computer literate and can maintain records and monitor information in a clear and accurate manner  -Essential

Ability to communicate with various stakeholders through a variety of formats, i.e. verbally and through written reports etc.  -Essential

Excellent organisational skills -Essential

Excellent decision-making skills  -Essential

Ability to prioritize work  -Essential

Commitment to continuous development & improvement  -Essential

Passionate about the Charity’s purpose and supporting vulnerable people  -Essential

Personal Qualities 

Empathic  -Essential

Innovative -Essential

Creative -Essential

Resilient   -Essential

Self-awareness and ability to successfully respond to criticism -Essential


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