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Fundraiser - Vision Support

Location: Chester and home working. Some travel across Cheshire and North East Wales will be required.

Salary: £35,196

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing date for applications:
Monday 28th October 2024

Vision Support are looking for a passionate, driven, and engaging individual to join their dynamic team as a Fundraiser. You will join their committed team to make a valued contribution towards their mission to provide services for people with a vision impairment that aim to increase independence and wellbeing, and reduce social isolation across North East Wales, Cheshire and Halton.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a huge impact in a respected charity, to apply your skills and experience to make a real difference, and to be part of a friendly and passionate team.

Overall Aims of the Post:

The post holder will lead on all aspects of fundraising, working closely with the wider team and communities to help us diversify our income, developing different fundraising streams from increasing individual giving, legacies, running events as well as organising community fundraisers to raise the profile of Vision Support.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement a costed fundraising strategy and work within the agreed budget
· Develop and nurture relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including local businesses and individual donors.
· Organise and manage fundraising events such as sponsored walks, charity dinners, and local campaigns
· Plan and organise events and fundraising opportunities linked to our 150th Anniversary celebrations in 2026
· Support and motivate volunteers to assist with fundraising activities
· Raise awareness of the charity’s mission and services, encouraging local support and participation
· Increase engagement in fundraising activities
· Achieve annual fundraising targets and monitor financial progress
· Keep accurate statistical information and report back to the CEO and Board
· Attend local events, fairs, and exhibitions to promote the charity
· Work closely with our Content Designer and Communications officer to develop a Communication strategy for each aspect of fundraising.
· Demonstrate the organisation’s values within your work

This is a dynamic role, and it is not possible to cover all potential responsibilities in the job description, therefore, it is expected that the post-holder may be required to carry out tasks not specifically covered within their job description.

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