Bags of Taste

We have an exciting new role at Bags of Taste! We re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Corporate and Community Fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our corporate and community income and develop new partners. This brand new role will develop fundraising opportunities with businesses and community groups, helping to broaden our supporter base and strengthen long-term relationships. This is an fantastic opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual who is keen to make a tangible difference. This is the first time we ve recruited a corporate and community fundraiser and there is significant opportunity to raise funds as our organisation grows. The issues of health and well-being across the population and food insecurity are urgent and our work directly addresses these critical issues. You ll be a key part of the growth of Bags of Taste s fundraising activity and will be able to make this your own role. We re initially recruiting this role as a one year contract however we expect this to become a permanent role as funding allows and we ll review this with the post holder after six months. Key responsibilities Corporate Fundraising Develop and implement a plan to raise funds from companies (this could be nationwide or within local project areas) with the Head of Fundraising and Comms Research corporate fundraising opportunities and develop a pipeline of prospects Approach new businesses to financially support Bags of Taste through presentations, applications, pitches and proposals Devise partnership opportunities where required eg volunteering days/fundraising ideas Work across the organisation to develop leads via staff, Directors and volunteers Account manage all corporate supporters in order to develop strong long-term relationships Attend networking events to develop new leads. Community Fundraising Develop and implement a plan to raise funds from community groups. This could include events, peer to peer fundraising or volunteer led activity Provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to community fundraisersto help maximise their fundraising efforts. Attend networking events where needed. Relationship Development and Stewardship Build and develop relationships with all corporate and community partners Develop fundraising tools and guidance for all supporters Ensure excellent stewardship for all partners in order to build strong, long term relationships. This includes good recognition and communication (reporting and updating). Administration Prepare budgets where needed, track income and forecasts Maintain accurate records acrosscorporate and community fundraising Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies. General Support and supervise volunteers as and when required Attend and support networking events or other events or fundraising activity as required to represent Bags of Taste, including occasional working outside of normal office hours, including some evenings or weekends. Undertake other duties appropriate to the role to support the aims of Bags of Taste. Why join Bags of Taste? You ll be part of a small, ambitious organisation with a big vision and a strong sense of purpose. The issues around health inequalities and poor diets and the need for solutions are critical. This is a hugely flexible role in a supportive organisation. About Bags of Taste The work of Bags of Taste and the issues that we tackle are highly topical and relevant so there is a lot of opportunity and scope to raise funds from companies and the community. Our vision that everyone should be able to access and cook good food has never been more important. We address dietary related health inequalities and food insecurity - both these issues have been exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis and public health challenges. There is recognition now that food banks are not a sustainable solution and Bags of Taste works across a number of high need communities enabling people to be happier, healthier and more resilient.