Fundraising Lead, Bounds Green Foodbank

Fundraising Lead, Bounds Green Foodbank

Ongoing role
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At a glance

Skills

  • Campaigning
  • Event management
  • Fundraising events
  • Fundraising research / Bid writing
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Volunteer management

Where

London, N22 8HE
Mainly at home
Travel limit? Local knowledge of Haringey ideal but not essential.

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week
Approx 4 hours per week (to be fitted around your own schedule)

Can you help us to bring in the funds we need to make the food bank a success?

We are looking for a volunteer Fundraising Lead to shape our fundraising strategy and help to raise income through events, projects and other activities.

What will you be doing?

We currently raise money through grants, individual donations and community projects. We would like to broaden our fundraising initiatives and are looking for someone to raise funds, meet fundraising targets, raise our profile with key funding partners, and inspire relevant groups to support us.

What are we looking for?

Applicants need to be able to demonstrate the following:

  1. At least 3 years’ experience working in a fundraising role
  2. Passionate about food insecurity and reducing social isolation
  3. Ability and willingness  to work to financial targets
  4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail
  5. Able to work flexibly and under pressure
  6. Ability to be creative and entrepreneurial in order to find new ways to raise funds    

What difference will you make?

This is a vital role, helping ensure we can continue our support for the local community in relieving poverty.  It is also a real opportunity to offer your specific skills to help the strategic progression of the charity.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance.  We would be happy to offer the opportunity for an informal chat and/or visit to our operation to see it in action. 

Causes
  • Poverty relief
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Our organisation contributes to the prevention or relief of poverty in Bounds Green and the surrounding area.  We do this by providing surplus foodstuffs and other items essential for health and...