Watford Mencap in Watford provides a range of services to people of all ages with a learning disability and their families in SW Herts. Services include residential care homes, supported living, community services, adult learning and leisure opportunities, short breaks and children’s and young people's services. We are recruiting a Fundraiser to develop and deliver fundraising and income-generation activities including events, supporting volunteers and managing external relationships.
At Watford Mencap we recognise that people are our greatest asset and the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. That’s why we’ve been accredited with a silver Investors in People award.
Whilst every job at Watford Mencap is a rewarding role we offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package including:
- A competitive defined contribution pension plan,
- Free membership of our health cash plan,
- Competitive annual leave and enhanced company sick pay,
- Job-related and continuous professional development,
- Free parking at our sites.
- This role will be supporting Watford Mencap’s expansion and growth.
PLUS
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- Hertfordshire based Rewards
- Student Discount Packages
- Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
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- Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
Develop and deliver activities which contribute towards Watford Mencap’s income generation strategy including events, digital and community fundraising.
- Maintain, expand and deliver a calendar of fundraising/promotional events
- Manage fundraising projects effectively from development through to planning, delivery and review
- Build and maintain positive external relationships with a range of stakeholders, such as supporters and donors to maximise income and other support.
- Maintain the Customer Relationship Management database (Salesforce)
- Maximise opportunities from advertising and promotion of events and fundraising initiatives, including the production of fundraising materials, videos.
- Create bespoke newsletters for different stakeholder groups
- Increase the profile of the charity through the use of local press and media coverage
- Actively encourage and expand the use of volunteers to support fundraising events.
- Contribute to the communications and social media strategy.
- You must be a car driver and have access to a car for work.
- You must be a confident, self-starter.
- You can develop excellent working relationships.
- You can work in a team and independently with strong organisational and prioritisation skills who enjoys a variety of tasks.
The successful candidate must meet our values:
We are INCLUSIVE. People with learning disabilities are at the heart of everything we do.
We are RESPECTFUL. We work in a person-centred way, whilst listening to the views of all.
We are WELCOMING. We are approachable and value all.
We are PROGRESSIVE. We promote learning to support everyone to achieve their potential.
We are CHALLENGING. Through our work we will push the boundaries for individuals, organisations and society.
