WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME (20 HOURS PER WEEK) FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT TO REPORT TO AND SUPPORT OUR BRAND MARKETING MANAGER.

Centred is a progressive charity based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill-health towards mental well-being. Our services are currently based in Easter Ross, Lochaber, Inverness and Caithness. In Inverness we also have a Recovery Centre, which provides accommodation for up to 23 service users.
The post holder will lead on a range of brand awareness and fundraising activities including leaflet and collection can distribution, organising of fundraising events, building relationships with donors, maintaining donor data and communications.
LOCATION: Head Office, Inverness City Centre
REPORTS TO: Brand Marketing Manager
HOURS: 20 Hrs/week (potential development for full-time role)
SALARY: £12.60 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

• To support the distribution of fundraising materials, including awareness posters, newsletters, fundraising leaflets, sponsorship packages and letters to donors.
• To coordinate the distribution of collection cans and buckets in the community and maintain the appropriate records.
• To identify and develop new fundraising activities and events in conjunction with The Brand Marketing Manager.
• To engage, develop and maintain professional relationships with individual members of the local community, local companies and other community organisations to promote one off donations and regular giving.
• To raise awareness of the work of Centred through identifying where free or low-cost locations for the placement of banners, posters and adverts, to get our voice heard.
• To maintain appropriate records to ensure fundraising income is processed efficiently with timely acknowledgements, thank you letters, donor reports & HMRC gift aid claims.
• To maintain the database of Centred donors, updating regularly and creating email newsletters on a regular basis.
• To help prepare, submit and follow-up new fundraising applications and initiatives.
• To assist in writing reports which inform decision making at Senior Management and Trustee levels
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• To provide support for collaborative fundraising in conjunction with other companies.

• To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Brand Marketing Manager.

ABOUT YOU.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to engage at all levels
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• IT literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A creative and proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Strong team working focus with a flexible and adaptable approach to meet the demands across the whole organisation
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends, attend out of hours meetings and travel
• Experience of working in a customer service role and experience of working to targets and deadlines is desirable
• Experience of fundraising and/or working for a charity in a similar position is desirable
  We are looking for someone with a friendly and confident manner, who can work on their own initiative and get the job done. A driving license and right to work in the UK are essential.