Community Fundraising and Events Officer

We re offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative individual to become part of our small but committed team. As we develop our new income strategy aimed at increasing and diversifying our fundraising, this is a pivotal moment to contribute to our growth and help us achieve our ambitious income targets.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will work across multiple areas of fundraising and event coordination to secure vital funds that enable the Trust to continue our impactful work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who is passionate about our work and enjoys building relationships. Working closely with the fundraising team, senior volunteers, and colleagues in the wider team, you will take a leading role to deliver engaging fundraising events, activities and campaigns and expand the Trust s portfolio of events, challenges and initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, a strong team player and have excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be a strategic thinker, have a willing attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full time permanent role with a minimum of 3 days a week in our Central London office, offering increasing annual leave entitlement based on length of service, as well as office closure between Christmas and New Year. Plus two days for Rosh Hashanah and one day for Yom Kippur should they fall on weekdays.

Key responsibilities

Events

Oversee, coordinate and deliver our calendar of fundraising events including logistics and administration.

Help organise our annual Appeal Dinner, the Trust s flagship fundraising event, overseeing all administration, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and oversee adverts in Appeal Dinner brochure.

Liaise with companies to arrange corporate events with Holocaust survivor speakers and develop relationships with existing and new companies to increase income in this area.

Oversee and work with Young HET supporters to motivate them to fundraise for the Trust

Work with other colleagues to market events through targeted messaging.

Develop ideas for new fundraising campaigns, initiatives and events to grow income and cultivate new donors.

Community Fundraising

Support fundraising campaigns including the coordination of appeals, newsletters and mailouts.

Establish a programme of fundraising challenges (such as marathons and sporting events) to generate income and supporter engagement, building key relationships.

Work with our Education and Outreach teams to oversee engagement and support from schools, synagogues and other institutions.

Lead on digital fundraising campaigns and prepare content for social media.

General

To manage the acknowledgment and thanking of donations and help to ensure the database is maintained.

Work collaboratively with the Fundraising team on current and future fundraising strategy and activities, to shape fundraising priorities.

Comply with relevant legislation with regards to data protection including General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

As part of a small team, to contribute to other areas of the Trust s work as required.

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