Partnerships and Community Fundraising Coordinator

About the role

Job description

Hours: 21 hours per week, normally worked across 3
days. We are happy to agree regular working days and hours with the successful
candidate, taking into account both their availability and the needs of the
service.

Some flexibility will be required, as the role involves attending
fundraising events, networking opportunities and community activities which may
occasionally take place outside usual working hours, including evenings and
weekends.

Where attendance is required, the postholder will be expected to
adjust their working hours accordingly. We aim to maintain consistent regular
working hours wherever possible.

Salary: Starting salary £13.45 per hour
*Some evening/weekend work may be required*

Key Responsibilities
*Community Fundraising and Supporter Engagement*

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Act as a key point of contact for individuals,
groups and organisations fundraising for Sean's Place.
* Support community fundraisers throughout their
fundraising journey, ensuring they feel valued, informed and connected to
our mission.
* Provide fundraising information, resources and
guidance in line with Sean's Place policies and agreed supporter offer.
* Maintain appropriate and regular contact with
active fundraisers.
* Coordinate thank-you communications, certificates,
visits and other appropriate supporter recognition.
* Develop relationships with previous fundraisers and
supporters to encourage repeat engagement and long-term involvement.
* Identify opportunities for supporters to become
more involved with Sean's Place through fundraising, volunteering, events,
corporate introductions and other appropriate opportunities.
* Ensure every supporter receives a warm,
professional and consistent experience.
* Partnerships and Relationship Development
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with
local businesses, community organisations, corporate supporters and other
potential partners.
* Nurture existing partnerships and maintain regular,
appropriate communication.
* Identify and develop new partnership opportunities
that support the sustainability and growth of Sean's Place.
* Arrange and support visits to Sean's Place for
potential and existing supporters and partners.
* Work alongside the CEO on key partnership meetings
and ensure agreed actions and follow-ups are completed.
* Support corporate volunteering opportunities and
identify ways for businesses to engage meaningfully with Sean's Place.
* Develop a strong understanding of our partners,
their priorities and how relationships can create mutual value.
* Maintain a pipeline of potential relationships and
opportunities and proactively follow these through.
* Events and Community Engagement
Support the planning, organisation and delivery of
Sean's Place fundraising events and community engagement activities.
* Develop ideas for new fundraising and supporter
engagement opportunities.
* Attend fundraising events, networking
opportunities, community activities and social events on behalf of Sean's
Place.
* Confidently attend events independently when
required and represent Sean's Place to the highest professional standard.
* Build relationships naturally with a wide range of
people from different professional, social and community backgrounds.
* Follow up contacts and opportunities created
through events and networking activity.
* Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and
weekends, to meet the needs of fundraising and community engagement
opportunities.

Essential Experience
* Experience of building and maintaining positive
relationships with a wide range of people.
* Experience in a customer-facing, community
engagement, relationship management, events, business development or
similar people-focused role.
* Experience of organising, supporting or attending
events in a professional capacity.
* Experience of managing multiple relationships,
tasks or priorities at the same time.
* Experience of maintaining accurate records and
completing administrative tasks to a high standard.
* Experience using social media in a professional or
organisational context.
* Previous charity or fundraising experience is
welcomed but is not essential.
* We are particularly interested in
applicants who can demonstrate strong relationship-building skills,
initiative, professionalism and a genuine ability to connect with people.

To apply please contact Katy Colton on 0151 934 2876 or email your CV to katy.colton@sefton.gov.uk