Job description

Role purpose

The Community Fundraiser is to support the delivery of the following strategic priorities of Scope:

Goals

• Transform attitudes
• Closing the disability employment gap
• Ending the disability price tag

Story of change, vision

• Insights and impact driven
• Known for what we do
• Confident colleagues

As well as to support the Community Fundraising team in delivering Scope’s Community Fundraising strategy. You will provide administrative support to the team, assist in the innovation and growth of a co-produced programme of activity, and develop DIY fundraising products and ideas to support community fundraising efforts.

Main responsibilities – what you are responsible for delivering   

At Scope, we work together, in our teams and across all teams. Together, we commit to being collaborative, trusting and respectful. To being open about our work and to being flexible and open to change.  And to building our confidence by improving what we do by developing and learning, continuously.

Fundraiser and volunteer Stewardship

• Support in the delivery of all aspects of the Community Fundraising programme, maximising income and future growth
• Ensure that Scope is on brand and well represented at events
• Optimise growth and effectiveness across all areas of events delivery, including product development, stewardship, and marketing
• Monitor the external market to feed into regular reviews to ensure that Scope remains competitive and up-to-date with its community fundraising
• Support the team in delivering excellent stewardship, encouraging long-term community fundraising relationships
• Support the team in developing and delivering new Community and DIY fundraising activities

Sector Knowledge

• Stay updated on Community Fundraising trends across the sector

Compliance

• Follow fundraising compliance procedures

Main relationships, internal and external stakeholders

• Colleagues within Brand and Marketing
• Social Media Lead
• Colleagues within Retail
• Strategy Impact and Social Change (SISC)
• Services
• Communication colleagues
• Senior Supporter Experience Specialist
• Key supporters, co-producers, and influencers
• Third-party providers
• Creative agencies

Person specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience in community fundraising or similar.
• Experience in developing stewardship and engagement communications. 
• Basic understanding of fundraising principles and practices, including fundraising compliance and data protection. 
• Experience in managing projects to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Understanding of the social model of disability.
• Knowledge of the barriers facing disabled people in the UK, and an understanding of the Social Model of Disability. 
• Experience in working with external agencies. 
• Relevant qualifications or coursework in fundraising, marketing, or a related field. 
• Interest in trends in UK charity sector, fundraising and introducing new products or approaches. 
• Experience in managing fundraising marketing campaigns.

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters. 
• Willingness to work collaboratively within a team and across departments. 
• Enthusiasm for developing new fundraising ideas and products. 
• Good administrative and organisational skills. 

Desirable

• Familiarity with using CRM systems and other fundraising software. 
• Interest in event management and stewardship. 
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with supporters and volunteers.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid or fully remote environment.  Numeracy skills for financial data