Ryedale Special Families is a well-established local charity based in Pickering, North Yorkshire. Operating since the 1990's, the charity provides a raft of support to local families with children with disabilities and additional needs.
We provide support to the whole family with the aim of bringing families together, supporting disabled children's needs, and reducing isolation and inequalities. We have established diverse income streams which help support our work. We are now looking for a full-time fundraiser to lead income generation.
Job Purpose
As a Lead Fundraiser, you'll play a vital role in fostering connections, cultivating support and leading in income generation for Ryedale Special Families in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. You will work closely with the Chief Officer to achieve this.
Your primary focus will be income generation and raising awareness of our mission. This will include grant funding, community fundraising and RSF fundraising events. You will build relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups, and volunteers. Your responsibilities will include actively seeking new opportunities, delivering presentations, attending local networking events, and coordinating assigned events, challenge events and campaigns.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career as a professional fundraiser. We are a well-regarded local charity with ambitious plans for the future. We are looking for individuals who are eager to get involved, enjoy meeting new people, and find fulfilment in making a meaningful impact. Each day brings unique challenges and opportunities, so adaptability, excellent communication, and strong time management skills are essential.
Key Tasks
Operational
? Identify grant-giving trust opportunities for the charity and implement a structured programme of applications
? Engage, support, and nurture supporters throughout their fundraising journey
? Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key individuals, groups, and businesses to boost visibility and engagement
? Establish and coordinate a network of local volunteers and volunteer fundraising groups, empowering them to organise events and campaigns
? Represent Ryedale Special Families by attending cheque presentations and events to thank supporters
? Ensure activities are warmly recognised and communicated with supporters to capitalise on future opportunities
? Deliver presentations to businesses, community groups, and schools to raise awareness and increase engagement
? Manage all elements of street and public collections ensuring compliance with regulations
? Support and co-ordinate the delivery of fundraising events, challenge events and campaigns, ensuring supporters have a positive experience
? Update digital platforms with fundraising events and promote them via social media
Strategic
? Support the Chief Officer in achieving strategic objectives
? Contribute to the development of income and expenditure plans for fundraising activities, regularly monitor and report on assigned budgets, income forecasts, and variances
? Review and improve all fundraising activities to ensure optimal use of volunteers, resources, and systems to achieve our goals
Financial
? Achieve agreed fundraising targets and income, through new and existing community supporters
Regulatory
? Embed the organisation's values into your working practices
? To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, Fundraising Code of practice, Data Protection Regulations and the charity equality policy
? To undertake relevant training and professional development to remain at the forefront of industry standards
? To promote, protect, and enhance the brand and reputation of Ryedale Special Families and act as a key ambassador in many settings, including media work and public speaking. Ensuring our name and reputation is positively viewed in the marketplace
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Terms and Conditions
Reports to: Chief Officer
Hours: 37.5 hours, flexible hours to include evening and weekend events
Salary: 33k to 35k depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working but with regular/frequent travel throughout Ryedale and beyond, where required. RSF's base is in Pickering.
Job Specification: Please contact for details
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 33,000.00-35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Flexitime
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Application question(s):
Do you have a UK driving license and access to a car?
Education:
A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
charity fundraising: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pickering YO18 7JA
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