Volunteer Fundraising Volunteer

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a Fundraising Volunteer to support the Fundraising Team in the growth of our corporate fundraising stream. You will support the planning and delivery of a new programme to raise awareness of the work of Housing for Women, domestic violence, and other types of gender-based violence, with corporate organisations. This will involve tasks such as developing a pipeline of prospective donors, reaching out to organisations and developing a corporate donor package.   If you are looking to gain hands-on experience in corporate fundraising with the support of a friendly and experienced fundraising team, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We will provide relevant training and help you to identify career development opportunities.   Key Responsibilities 1.     Partnership work and desk research ·       To identify and build relationships with new corporate donors,  ·       To write engaging proposals ·       To identify companies willing to support our work ·       To participate in public speaking events, for example as part of a team giving presentations to companies 2.     Administration  ·       To support the team with the planning and delivery of activities and events to achieve agreed fundraising targets ·       To assist the team in dealing promptly with enquiries ·       To assist the team in keeping fundraising systems and records up to date 3.     Experience and Knowledge  ·       An interest in fundraising including corporate fundraising  ·       Computer literate and good working knowledge of MS Office packages, i.e. Word and Excel   ·       Experience or understanding of marketing or fundraising   ·       Experience dealing with the public through retail, face to face or telephone fundraising, etc.   ·       Able to access internet and work on own computer

What are we looking for?

Experience and Knowledge  ·       An interest in fundraising including corporate fundraising  ·       Computer literate and good working knowledge of MS Office packages, i.e. Word and Excel   ·       Experience of marketing or fundraising   ·       Experience dealing with the public through retail, face to face or telephone fundraising, etc.   ·       Able to access internet and work on own computer Skills   ·       Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently on own initiative and as part of a small team   ·       Excellent customer care skills  ·       Strong planning and organisational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines   ·       Flexible, creative and proactive approach to work  ·       Resilient, able to handle conflict and remain calm under pressure  Personal style and behaviour  ·       Personal commitment to the corporate values, vision and objectives of Housing for Women’s culture of continuous service improvement   ·       Evidenced commitment to equality and diversity   ·       Sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment 

What difference will you make?

We are a charity and a housing provider with a mission to empower women and challenge inequality. We support women through affordable housing, help women and children escaping domestic abuse, survivors of trafficking, women leaving prison and older women.  By taking on this role you will be supporting the Housing for Women's Fundraising Team to raise our profile with corporate partners with the aim of raising funds that will have a direct impact on the lives of the women and children in our refuges.