Fundraising Manager

Join Our Special Friends as their new Fundraising Manager

Promoting, preserving and providing the power of animal companionship

Charity People are delighted to be working in partnership with Our Special Friends (OSF); an innovative, grassroots charity in West Suffolk dedicated to helping people who love animals to keep pets in their life when circumstances put this valuable bond at risk.

They are searching for their first ever Fundraising Manager to develop their new fundraising strategy and build lasting, sustainable change for years to come.

Our Special Friends promote, preserve, and provide animal companionship and champion the importance of animal companionship for those in need within the local community. They offer volunteer-delivered services, practical advice and emotional support to individuals who are struggling to care for their pets or who miss the companionship of an animal.

This is a permanent, full-time role. It comes with a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000. You will require a full UK driving license as the role will involve travelling throughout local communities throughout West Suffolk and potentially beyond.

The role

This role will be at the heart of OSF, and will look to identify new fundraising initiatives across multiple income streams, including Community, Corporate, Events and Individual donors. If you are ambitious, and thrive in a collaborative and inspirational environment, and are ready to embrace this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you.

About You:

This role is perfect for someone wanting to make a truly lasting impact for this wonderful Charity, who will bring experience across various fundraising disciplines, is ambitious, and looking for that new fundraising role. To excel in this role, you will need to bring:

• A strong record of fundraising in the charity sector, with proven results
• Experience of success across either: community, corporate, events fundraising, individual giving, legacy or digital income strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at various levels
• Ability to communicate persuasively with passion and integrity.

If you're ready to make a difference to this fantastic organisation, and help them achieve significant success, contact Kevin@CharityPeople.co.uk for a full job pack.

Applications will be in the form of a CV and cover letter.

Key dates:

Closing date: 11:59PM Thursday 19th September shortlisting 23rd September

1st Stage Interview: Week Commencing 7th October

2nd Stage Interview: Week Commencing 14th October

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