Fundraising Lead
Cycle SistersHome-working but based in London for travel to events and activities , United Kingdom
Job Details
Type: Contract
Post Date: 30+ days ago
Industry: Other
Tags
Fundraising
Charity
Community Engagement
Corporate Partnerships
Benefits
Flexible Working Hours
Part-Time Role
Remote Working
Community Impact
Job Description
The Fundraising Lead will play a critical role in supporting our ‘sustainability' strategic priority to ensure Cycle Sisters can access the resources it needs to keep making a difference. This post-holder will lead on growing Cycle Sisters’ unrestricted income, with a focus on community fundraising and corporate partnerships.
The post-holder will need to be an excellent networker, confident in representing the organisation externally and able to motivate a range of stakeholders to financially support Cycle Sisters’ work.
Below is a list of responsibilities which provide a broad outline of the role. This is not an exhaustive list as Cycle Sisters is a small team which requires flexibility.
This is a new part-time role and we will work with the successful candidate to develop a workplan which is realistic within the hours available. There will also be support from other team members on some of the areas of work.
General responsibilities
Develop strategies to achieve income targets across the areas outlined below
Ensure all fundraising initiatives are properly planned, delivered, monitored and evaluated. All activities should be conducted in adherence to best practice, Cycle Sisters’ ethical policy and charity law.
Represent the organisation externally including networking, delivering presentations and speaking at events
Work with the Communications & Media Lead to create compelling fundraising messages and materials for a range of audiences
Work collaboratively with other team members in Cycle Sisters to maximise all opportunities for fundraising
Individual Giving and Community Fundraising
Oversee event/challenge fundraising, liaising closely with volunteer fundraisers to maximise income and ensure fundraisers feel valued and appreciated
Work with the Communications & Media Lead to ensure donors feel valued and appreciated
Develop and implement a regular giving strategy, helping us to progress donors from one-off to regular giving
Work with the CEO to develop a “membership” scheme to generate regular income from Cycle Sisters’ participant network with incentives and benefits for members
Work with an external agency to secure income through digital fundraising
Corporate Fundraising
Working closely with the CEO:
Develop relationships with existing corporate partners, ensuring partners feel valued and are receiving regular updates
Research and identify new corporate fundraising prospects. Develop relationships through networking and representing Cycle Sisters externally.
Create tailored packages to secure in-kind and financial support from corporate partners
Develop ideas for earned income services for corporate partners e.g. led rides
Who are we looking for?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At Cycle Sisters, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything listed below, we would encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please note that we are only able to accept applications from female applicants due to the nature of our organisation and cause including the fact that the successful candidate would be required to interact with, represent and work within women-only spaces.
Essential
At least 3 years’ experience in a charity fundraising role or similar roles
Evidenced track record of personally meeting fundraising targets in previous roles
Networking, negotiation and people skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and build relationships
Public speaking skills
Ability to develop and implement strategies as well as be involved with operational delivery, requiring good attention to detail
Written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging, pitches and projects to differing donor needs and requirements
Organisational, planning and project management skills, with ability to be self-directed and work independently
Research skills, including identifying potential supporters and prospects
Experience and understanding of Muslim communities and of the networks and stakeholders Cycle Sisters engages with
Commitment to the aims and values of Cycle Sisters including inclusion and diversity
Desirable
Well networked with corporates including (but not exclusively) within the Muslim community
Experience of and passion for cycling, active travel or sport in general
Cycle Sisters is an award-winning charity which inspires and enables Muslim women to cycle. We are passionate about ensuring that Muslim women have access to cycling without having to compromise cultural or religious values. We have developed a successful model of volunteer-led cycle groups which create a fun, supportive and empowering environment to help overcome a range of barriers. Our cycle groups offer inclusive opportunities to cycle while our partnership work with local and national cycling organisations helps to tackle stereotypes and make cycling more accessible and diverse.
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