Job Title: Fundraising Manager
Location: Watford (soon to be Hemel) – Hybrid
Salary: Rate £18/hour depending on experience, with pension option
Job Type: Working 20 hours per week flexibly across the week with one day a week in our office.
Application deadline: Monday 5 June
Interview date: Tuesday 13 June

About the role:

We are looking for an exceptional Fundraising Manager with a minimum of 3 years managerial experience and a proven track record of securing income from a diverse range of income streams including Individual Giving, Community and Corporate/Local Business, initially on a fixed term contract until August 2024 with the potential for this to become a permanent role.

Working within a small team, you will be able to demonstrate excellent stewardship, relationship management, appeal writing and budget management skills. You will be managing a range of existing fundraising activities including new fundraising community events and the stewardship of our key Charity of the Year partnerships as well as developing new relationships and income from local businesses in our areas of work. You will also be responsible for the line management and development of the Fundraising Officer.

You will need to have good communication, empathy, numeracy and administrative skills. You will have good electronic record keeping, providing accurate information and dealing with both internal and external agencies. An understanding and experience of CRM and MS Office systems and GDPR law is essential.

Working as part of a small fundraising team, you will help ensure our work supporting physically disabled children and their families in Hertfordshire can continue.

Working 20 hours per week flexibly across the week with one day a week in our office, (preferably Thursday when they whole Fundraising Team work in the office) currently Watford based but soon to be in Hemel Hempstead. Rate £18/hour depending on experience, with pension option. DBS and references required.

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

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Please contact recruitment@playskill.org for an application form. Or for more information contact Niki Michael, Interim CEO on niki@playskill.org or 01923 603427.

Job Title: Trust Fundraiser
Location: Watford (soon to be Hemel) – Hybrid
Salary: Rate £16/hour depending on experience, with pension option.
Job Type: Part-time, Working 14 hours per week flexibly across the week with one day a week in our office.
Application deadline: Monday 5 June
Interview date: Tuesday 13 June

About the role:

We are looking for a Trust Fundraiser with a proven track record of securing 4,5 and 6 figure sums to support our vital and life changing work.

You will demonstrate key bid writing, stewardship and relationship management skills and understanding of Trusts, Foundations and Grant giving bodies, writing compelling cases for support and managing the pipeline of existing funders. An understanding and experience of CRM and MS Office systems and GDPR law is essential.

Working as part of a small fundraising team, you will help ensure our work supporting physically disabled children and their families in Hertfordshire can continue.

You will need to have good communication, empathy, numeracy and administrative skills. You will have good electronic record keeping, providing accurate information and dealing with both internal and external agencies.

Working 14 hours per week flexibly across the week with one day a week in our office, (preferably Thursday when they whole Fundraising Team work in the office) currently Watford based but soon to be in Hemel Hempstead. Rate £16/hour depending on experience, with pension option. DBS and references required.

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Please contact recruitment@playskill.org for an application form. Or for more information contact Niki Michael, Interim CEO on niki@playskill.org or 01923 603427.

Background

Families need Playskill's vital services now more than ever and to help us increase our supporter database and raise our profile in the local community, Playskill has recently launched a Door-to-Door supporter recruitment campaign. Our ultimate aim is for members of the local community to sign up to a monthly donation that will help create a consistent flow of reliable income for Playskill, thus ensuring services continue into the long-term future. Here’s how YOU can make a difference.

Outline of role

Following the successful recruitment of new donors who have recently signed up to support our local charity with a regular monthly donation, you will be required to undertake welcome calls using a web-based call centre type platform to thank them for signing up, re-confirm all their details and invite them to an upcoming welcome event.

This will be a rewarding role, speaking to members of the public which can be conducted from home, to an agreed and desirable flexible working pattern. Occasional travel to our sites based in Watford and Hemel Hempstead may be required for training purposes.

Essential skills and qualities

Fundraising experience is not required because full training will be provided and you will be supported by a friendly team of Fundraisers. However we are looking for someone who feels comfortable welcoming new supporters over the telephone and following a pre-determined script. Access to a PC is essential but you will NOT be required to use your own phone.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A confident communicator and listener
• Able to build rapport and empathise
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• A team player but also feels confident working independently
• IT literate
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

What's in it for you

• A chance to become part of a charity entering a new phase of its development
• A rewarding experience speaking to people newly enthused by Playskill
• The chance to gain experience alongside an established Fundraising team
• An opportunity to make a tangible contribution to supporting children and families with disabilities in Hertfordshire and raise awareness of the valuable work that Playskill does in the local community.

If this sounds like something you would like to get involved in and you can spare a few hours ad hoc to help Playskill, our Fundraising Team would love to hear from you. For further information, please contact sarahs@playskill.org or fundraiser@playskill.org

Are you looking for a fresh challenge?

If so, we are currently recruiting Trustees for Playskill We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Trustee team. Candidates who will enjoy and add value to our current team of Trustees. If the challenge of assisting children with difficulty or disability to take a full place in society interests you, and you feel you have something to add to our team, then please email our Chair of Trustees, Stuart Soloway and recruitment@playskill.org and let us know a little about yourself.

Please note all volunteers will be subject to an informal interview, relevant DBS checks and references.

For further information or to discuss further, email recruitment@playskill.org or telephone 07403 176279.