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Department: Fundraising
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to: Community & Events Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid – three days per week on-site in Cannock, Staffordshire
Travel: Required for events and supporter engagement, including some evenings and weekends

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to adapt style to audience.
• Supporter-focused mindset with a commitment to providing a positive experience.
• Comfortable researching and pitching new fundraising ideas to management.
• Highly organised with excellent project management and budgeting abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience using CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of fundraising compliance and legal frameworks (e.g. GDPR, Gift Aid).
• Passionate about Newlife’s mission and motivated to drive fundraising success.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in challenge event or community fundraising (ideally both).
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, supporting, and stewarding fundraisers.
• Experience launching new community or challenge fundraising initiatives.
• Good working knowledge of digital fundraising tools and online platforms.

THROUGH GRANTS AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT LOANS, WE ENSURE CHILDREN GET THE VITAL EQUIPMENT THEY NEED, WHEN THEY NEED IT, WHILE OUR FREE NURSE HELPLINE OFFERS CRUCIAL SUPPORT AND INFORMATION – AS WELL AS A LISTENING EAR. OUR CAMPAIGNS HELP TO GIVE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES A VOICE, ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE TO BENEFIT THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. AND WE SUPPORT ADULTS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS WITH VOLUNTEERING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDING AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORKPLACE AND A MEANS FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT.

Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it’s not just a job; here you’ll be helping us to change lives every day

ROLE PURPOSE

To coordinate and deliver Newlife’s challenge event fundraising programme, driving participation, engagement, and income growth.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Maintain up-to-date records on the CRM system (preferably Raiser’s Edge).
• Actively pursue professional development through relevant training and networking.
• Promote and embody the values of Newlife, contributing to its strategic aims.
• Represent Newlife at external events and sector initiatives.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of responsibility.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the organisation.
  

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