Job Description

St George's Crypt -

Job title: Fundraiser Individual Giving and Legacy fundraiser

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

About the Charity:

St. George's Crypt is Christian Charity in the city of Leeds providing shelter and support and working with homeless and vulnerable people, and those living with addiction. Our aim is to provide a safe environment with physical, emotional and religious support for those who suffered abuse, living with addiction or who are homeless.

About Our Employees:

The twin objectives of St George's Crypt are to pursue the promotion of Christian evangelism and relieve hardship among disadvantaged people. Therefore, it is key for the employees of the Crypt to be pursuing this throughout the whole of their job role and in their personal life. This will usually be evidenced by current involvement in the life of a Christian community. As an expression of their faith and commitment, it is hoped that all our employees are willing to be involved in the activities organised as fundraising and support events within churches and organisations that support our work.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Enforcing the company's safeguarding policy.

Being alert to and recognising welfare issues, being sure to challenge poor practice.

Sharing appropriate information with relevant people.

Continually working with the families of residents and service users, sharing information and contributing to plans if a concern is investigated.

Ensuring that all staff having contact with children, vulnerable adults and/or their families have received appropriate training on safeguarding issues.

To understand and implement working practices set by the Safeguarding Adults and Children Board.

To understand and implement working standards set by the domestic violence and abuse quality mark documentation.

Charity Wide Responsibilities:

Applying an attitude towards forgiveness and justice informed by biblical and Christian theological principles in dealing with all staff, volunteers and clients

Participate in the daily prayer life of the charity

Recognising the holistic needs of all service users and in accordance with the Trust Deed and affirm the spiritual needs of clients in their situations and either respond directly or refer as appropriate

As an expression of their Christian faith and commitment, it is hoped that all our employees are willing to be involved in the activities of the churches and organisations that support the work

Attend training courses and conferences in order to maintain personal development as agreed with Line Manager

Job Purpose:

This role is an integral part of the Fundraising team and contributes directly to the long-term income generation strategy of the charity.

Your job will focus on developing and delivering individual giving campaigns with a special focus on Legacy fundraising to grow sustainable income and deepen supporter engagement. Working effectively as part of a fundraising team to creatively inspire financial support for the Charity. Increase the Charity's profile within the city of Leeds.

Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:

INDIVIDUAL GIVING CAMPAIGNS:

Plan deliver and evaluate engaging individual giving campaigns across multiple channels email, social media direct mail etc.

Grow and steward a loyal base of regular givers and one - off donors

Review the Thank you process across all channels of fundraising implementing streamlined processes so all our supporters are thanked by which ever channel they choose to donate.

Develop compelling fundraising content in collaboration with the Marketing team and fundraising team

Manage segmentation and supporter journeys to maximise donor retention and value

Monitor campaign performance and use insights to improve future

BUDGET STEWARDSHIPS:

Contribute to the development of income and expenditure plans for the Fundraising Team, and to monitor and report regularly on individual giving budgets and income forecasts and variances. Additionally, to support the Head of Fundraising to build an competent individual giving and legacy fundraising role.

PROACTIVE/CREATIVITY: Identify new ways to explore individual givers and legacy donator's

LEGACY FUNDRAISING:

Develop and implement a legacy strategy to promote gifts in Wills as a long term giving option.

Create inspiring legacy marketing materials (print, digital, events)

Build relationships with legacy prospects and pledgers ensuring sensitive and respectful stewardship

DATA MANAGEMENT: Meticulously maintaining accurate records of donor interactions and contributions using the fundraising database (currently Harlequin). Ensuring the highest level of data integrity, confidentiality and accuracy is applied.

Support with Legacy administration and liase with solicitors as required ensuring the utmost accuracy on all paperwork working with current legislation and GDPR.

Stay informed on fundraising best practice and regulations including the fundraising regulator Code of Practice.

COLLABORATION: Collaborate with all internal departments and volunteers ensuring the Charity maximises cross-departmental opportunities for fundraising.

RESEARCH: Utilise database including the review of past fundraisers and events to encourage repeat fundraising. Conduct relevant research.

AD-HOC: The tasks and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and maybe amended according to the needs of the Charity. Employees are expected to work flexibly in responding to external and internal initiatives to support the needs of the Charity. There will be a requirement to work occasional weekends and evenings, including bank holidays.

Due to the nature of the role and the workplace, the post holder must be over 18 years of age.

Person Specification:

Essential Charity Wide:

DBS Cleared

Safeguarding training

Flexible attitude towards working arrangements

Professional attitude and approach

Essential Job Role Specific:

Proven experience in individual giving

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of legacy fundraising and experience in creating and supporting legacy campaigns.

Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills

Self-motivated with the ability to self-start

Professional and accountable approach to all areas of your work

Knowledge of Office 365 and SharePoint

Capable of demonstrating a resilient attitude in a high stamina role

Empathy and tact when communicating about sensitive issues such as homelessness and legacy giving.

Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Own transport with business insurance

Experience of using a Fundraising Database

Understanding of GDPR

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16,702.40 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds LS1 3BR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Must have a full UK driving licence
Experience:

individual giving : 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person