Volunteer Board Member with Fundraising Lead experience

What will you be doing?

A fundraiser is a professional who plays a crucial role in helping our organisation meet our fundraising goals. Donors we focus on:

Corporate fundraisers form corporate partnerships and develop relationships with businesses, to raise money. The arrangement being that the charity benefits from a proportion of income, and in many cases, volunteering hours, while the company increases its level of corporate social responsibility and acquires new skills for its employees. Trusts, grants and foundations fundraisers apply for grants and income from trusts and foundations. These are set up by a group, company or individual that has decided to put aside money specifically for providing charitable support. Usually this involves writing a formal application explaining what the money is for, how the charity’s work impacts beneficiaries, and how the money will be spent. For this reason, it may appeal to people who enjoy research, preparing proposals and budgets. Community fundraisers are the main point of contact for most mainstream fundraising involving members of the public. Community fundraising will suit those who can work with people from all walks of life and who are keen to get involved in a variety of fundraising activities. Major donor fundraisers focus on researching opportunities and building relationships with key supporters who can donate high-value gifts. Often this is a role to which experienced fundraisers progress. Legacy fundraisers work closely with supporters, and in many cases over a long time, looking to leave a gift to the charity in their will. This type of fundraising may suit people with an interest and understanding of legal and administrative aspects of legacies. Events fundraisers focus on running events all year round, from fairs to galas, auctions and sponsored activities. This would suit those who enjoy event management, are well organised and have stamina.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with experience in:

Researching potential sponsors. Writing funding proposals and sending them to potential sponsors. Creating marketing and promotional activities. Developing fundraising events. Maintaining records of sponsors. Organizing campaigns that lead to donations. Training volunteers

What difference will you make?

Raising funds for domestic abuse charities is crucial because we rely on donations to sustain our services for victims/survivors. By contributing, you directly support women and children in need, whether it’s providing employment advice, practical support, advocacy, wellbeing programme, essential toiletries, food, or clothing. Additionally, fundraising efforts help victims escape danger and rebuild their lives in safe housing.