Job Purpose: The Fundraising Officer will research, advise on and implement fundraising opportunities appropriate to IMPAKT housing & support and its planned activities with a focus on funding for the Community Food Larder.  You will have a good understanding of a variety of promotional and fundraising techniques, and apply this knowledge to maximise our impact across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & North Hertfordshire to a variety of audiences to generate unrestricted funds.  You will liaise with service delivery teams, as required, to gain a full understanding of the projects we deliver or aim to deliver, so that these can be promoted and funded.  You will establish, maintain and use an organisation-wide database which identifies potential and actual stakeholders and donors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising:

The postholder will implement and oversee effective fundraising across the organisation.  They will identify appropriate funders, Corporates and research their specific interests/funding criteria using their skills to fundraise in an appropriate, timely and effective manner.  This is broken down into the following core components which may vary according to organisational requirements:

Major Donors/Corporate giving:

• Research, identify and pursue new sources of potential corporate income
• Support senior staff in cultivating a network of major donors
• Liaise with businesses across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & North Hertfordshire to raise our profile and promote sponsorship, volunteering and other forms of support
• Apply for/attract and oversee specific corporate social responsibility initiatives run by corporate organisations
• Explore and promote sponsorships for certain areas of the organisation

Trusts and Foundations:

• Working in partnership with the Bid Writer identify opportunities for funding applications to relevant charitable Trusts and Foundations. This may/will include research, writing, costing, presentation and monitoring
• Assist when necessary with specific tasks on large-scale bids and tenders as required

Community Fundraising

• Make presentations to organisations across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & North Hertfordshire (schools, churches, rotary clubs, corporate businesses etc.) to raise our profile and explore fundraising possibilities.
• Provide opportunities for donating, including cash appeals to existing and potential new donors.
• Maximise donations via IMPAKT housing & support’s website and online giving.
• Develop and oversee committed giving.
• Explore and utilise as appropriate digital and new media fundraising including crowd funding for specific projects.
• Support staff/service users who organise their own fundraising activities, including recordkeeping to ensure we approach the most appropriate sources for each cause, and avoiding any potential duplication .
• Maximise Gift Aid contributions across all community fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure all donors are thanked appropriately for their contributions.