THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION 22.5 HOURS PER WEEK.

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ABOUT US

Wales Air Ambulance delivers advanced lifesaving medical care to people across Wales, 24/7. We are the only air ambulance charity based in and dedicated to the people of Wales and rely entirely on your charitable donations to raise 11.2 million every year to keep the helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road.
We have successfully grown our service over the last twenty three years from a single aircraft operating five days a week from a single base in South Wales to the four aircraft 24/7 service model that we have today.
With a motto of “Serving Wales, Saving Lives”, we are absolutely committed to delivering the very best service we can for the people of Wales.

JOB PURPOSE

The Regional Fundraising Manager will play a crucial role in delivering our regional fundraising strategy, proactively recruiting, managing and motivating supporters and volunteers to undertake fundraising and awareness activities to ensure sustainable, long-term income and growth for the charity.
Collaborating closely with colleagues across our Fundraising and Retail Teams you will champion our fundraising products, events, and campaigns to engage supporters.
You will also raise profile in priority geographical areas to grow volunteer, supporter and ambassador involvement as well as identifying opportunities to maximise fundraising activity and core income.
A minimum 60% of work time will be spent face to face either at a hub/ office, an airbase, or as a result of
external engagement.
The role includes some weekend, Bank Holiday and evening work.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To achieve or exceed targets and Key Performance Indicators - financial and non-financial, and contribute to achieving targets as agreed with the Community Fundraising Manager.
• Carry out new business research and acquisition activity identifying new corporate partners, organisations and third-parties, delivering proposals and presentations where required.
• Maintain a programme of relationship management and engagement with all relevant individuals, community groups and corporate donors to achieve donor retention creating future actions/opportunities.
• Produce financial and other summary reports as required, and proactively report on progress against targets and the budget, making recommendations and taking action for any activity that is underperforming promptly to ensure the team achieves the budget.
• Work with the Volunteer Team to deliver recruitment drives, induction and retention activity for vital volunteer resources in your assigned area, including the development of an effective network of volunteer-led fundraising groups.
• Work collaboratively with retail managers and the wider retail department, to share, train and co-ordinate volunteer resource including hosting regular volunteer meetings keeping volunteers informed.
• Proactively recruit event participants for nationwide WAA events and fundraising initiatives as targeted, with a particular focus on new community-led fundraising products, and legacy giving events
• Accurately update and record constituent records, income and actions using the charity’s CRM database. Use the database to assist regional strategy and budgeting. Ensure you adhere to GDPR rules and all other appropriate regulatory guidelines.
• Organise, attend and evaluate major fundraising and supporter engagement events/activities to generate significant income, support and profile.