Fundraising Officer Volunteer - Volunteer

Living River; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A conservation foundation based in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated fundraising officer to help secure and manage funds. The successful candidate will identify new funding opportunities and engage with donors to support vital conservation projects. Applicants should have experience in fundraising, knowledge of key funders, and strong IT skills. This role plays a crucial part in meeting the foundation's mission and enhancing its initiatives through effective fundraising strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fundraising role or professional qualifications.
• Strong understanding of funding application writing.
• Experience managing funding budgets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding and grant opportunities for projects.
• Communicate opportunities and deadlines to board members.
• Apply for relevant funding opportunities.
• Manage and monitor funding budgets and timelines.
• Develop innovative ways to enhance fundraising and engage supporters.

Skills

IT skills

Experience in fundraising

Knowledge of key funders

Liaising with donors

Funding for conservation projects

Organizing fundraising events

Job description

The role of a fundraising officer is to ensure that the Living River Foundation can meet its mission with eligible funds. They identify and apply for new funding opportunities and monitor donations.

What difference will you make?

The fundraising officer volunteer is very important to ensuring that Living River Foundation is able to meet its mission.

What are we looking for?

• IT skills (E)
• Experience in fundraising role or professional qualifications (E)
• Knowledge of key funders and application writing skills (E)
• Experience liaising with donors/funders (E)
• Experience securing funding for conservation or environmental projects (D)
• Experience implementing/suggesting fundraising events to improve donations and support (D)

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What will you be doing?

Duties

• Identify funding and grant opportunities that meet with Living River Foundation’s projects
• Communicate opportunities and deadlines to the board
• Apply for funding opportunities
• Manage and monitor funding budgets, timelines, deadlines for applications
• Identify new and dynamic ways to increase fundraising and build a rapport with supporters and donors