The Wallich Hiring for Regional Fundraiser – South East Wales at Cardiff Full Time

Introduction

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. www.thewallich.com/about-us

Project Description

The Income Generation department plays a key role within The Wallich by ensuring annual income budgets are achieved through a blend of income generating activities to support and sustain the delivery of vital services.

The team is responsible for developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders including statutory funders, trusts and foundations and our wider community of businesses, individuals and community groups. The team’s duties include developing new business opportunities through the monitoring and submission of tender contracts and grant applications, and the delivery of a varied programme of fundraising campaigns, activities and events to generate financial support for The Wallich.

Purpose of Role

To work within the Income Generation team supporting the implementation and delivery of fundraising activities in line with the new regional fundraising strategy. The role will be responsible for working closely with our local project teams in South East Wales. The Regional Fundraising Officer will work with local projects to understand their needs and develop support for The Wallich through innovative and engaging fundraising activities and events within the region.

As part of our commitment to the professional development of our staff and improving access to fundraising roles for candidates from all backgrounds, successful applicants will be funded to undertake the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising qualification which also includes membership of the CIOF.

This role is funded by Third Sector Resilience Fund for Wales Phase 2 Scheme, administered by WCVA.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

No Agencies.

We do not accept unsolicited agency referrals for this position and do not consider any applicants, to have been introduced to us via agency.

Main Duties, Responsibilities and Person Profile

1. Work with local projects to understand specific local needs and challenges and identify opportunities for support.

2. Working with the regional Fundraising and Community Engagement Manager to develop and deliver a regional fundraising strategy to drive growth in support and income within the region.

3. Develop and deliver locally focussed campaigns, activities and events aimed at individuals, groups and businesses.

4. Work with the Fundraising Coordinator to promote and deliver Wales-wide campaigns and activities across the region.

5. Submitting lower level funding applications for specific project funding requirements.

6. Provide assistance, support and fundraising materials to anyone engaging in activities on behalf of The Wallich.

7. To ensure fundraising standards, guidelines and best practice are followed.

8. Work with local project teams and the communications team to capture our stories and develop locally relevant case studies, impact reports and fundraising materials.

9. .Build and maintain relationships with supporters, helping our communities to understand the impact of their support.

10. Use the organisation’s CRM system to maintain accurate records of fundraising activity, process donations and thank you letters in a timely manner.

A full job description and person profile can be downloaded by clicking the Job Profile document link below. Please refer to this document when completing your application.

Interview dates to be confirmed upon successful application.

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