Fundraising & Engagement Executive

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

● Work collaboratively and in line with the CAN’s policies and income generation procedures, to secure new income to support all areas of our work;

● Secure new income against agreed targets from a range of sources, to ensure the successful delivery of the income generation plan;

● Develop and manage campaigns to secure new income for specific purposes; 

● Develop a comprehensive cases for support,

● Write funding applications and bids for institutional funding;

● Provide reports on income generated against agreed targets, for the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees;

● Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all data relating to income generation and opportunity management, on our database, EVIDE;

● Create impact reports with case studies to update supporters on what their support has achieved;

● Generate progress reports and updates on opportunity management;

● Ensure all activities comply with the Fundraising Regulator and the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practices, as well as best practice and legal requirements relating to income generation.;

Relationship Management:

● Research and carry out due diligence on prospects and potential sponsors/donors and log on our database in line with the CAN’s policies and data protection legislation;

● Provide excellent supporter/donor care and stewardship to new and potential donors;

● Build relationships and work with professional advisors and existing donors to encourage legacy donations;

● Plan and oversee events, project visits and other networking opportunities for prospective donors;

● Keep up to date on trends in income generation, including issues relating to tax-effective giving;

● Assist with publicity and awareness raising through events and materials;

● Undertake any other reasonable responsibilities as directed by the CEO.

Other: You will also be expected to:

● Attend training courses and events as required and share learning with other staff and the trustees, as relevant;

● Contribute towards other aspects of the CAN’s work as required.