Fostering Compassion is a groundbreaking humane education project for vulnerable children who may be showing worrying behaviour towards animals or are struggling with compassion and empathy in general. Unique in our approach, our activities share the stories of rescued animals in a way that the children draw parallels between their circumstances and the animals, helping them see animals as sentient beings sharing similar emotions to them. Through sharing the animals’ stories, the children gain a greater understanding of their circumstances, providing a platform for them to open up about their own abuse and neglect, encouraging healing. We work to address the links between animal abuse, child abuse, elder abuse and interpersonal violence.

We are looking for a Fundraising Development Co-ordinator to assist us during this exciting stage of growth for the charity. You will be responsible for increasing donations, submitting grant applications and diversifying our income streams. You will be tasked with increasing unrestricted and restricted income for the charity through a variety of sources and forming new and innovative partnerships for income generation and developing new opportunities.

We are looking for the eventual development of a Fundraising Team to allow us to expand and support many more children and animals, so the role has great potential for expansion.

The goal is to help ensure the sustainability of our organization through diversified income streams well into the future.

Responsibilities and Duties: Under guidance, the person in this role will

• Increase restricted and unrestricted funding
• Identify Grant making bodies and Trusts whose criteria we fit
• Complete and submit a minimum of two funding applications a month
• Increase direct debit giving
• Develop a major donor programme
• Identify and research a variety of new fundraising avenues and opportunities including digital fundraising platforms
• Develop a fundraising team and structure for the organisation

Report to: The CEO. They are expected to work as part of a team but also be able to act on their own initiative

Probationary period: 3 months

Requirements and skills

Essential:

• Proven experience in a similar position
• Grant Application experience
• General fundraising skills
• Donor recruitment skills
• Ability to work as a team member but also work on your own initiative
• Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Able to communicate effectively with good writing skills
• Team coordination abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection, disclosure and safeguarding procedures
• Familiar with Social Media platforms
• Knowledge of digital fundraising platforms
• A pleasant, outgoing personality
• Must love animals

Preferable:

• Knowledge of the Link
• Knowledge of the Human-Animal Bond

We are open minded about getting the right person for the position so even if you don’t feel you meet all the essential criteria, we would encourage you to apply.

Note: As part of the interview process we will be asking candidates to deliver a 5 minute presentation outlining their ideas for fundraising expansion and donor recruitment.