THE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Media and Community Fundraising Coordinator
Department
Fundraising
Reports to
Fundraising Manager and Chief Executive
Hours
24 hours per week
Overall Job Purpose
To create opportunity and coordinate all communication and PR
opportunities across the North East.
To create opportunity and coordinate fundraising in the
community to set targets
Salary
16,000 – 18,000 pro rata
Purpose:
To develop and implement a proactive strategy for raising funds from the
community through events, collections and local activities.
To coordinate all communications and generate PR opportunities in local media.
Principal Relationships
Internal
CEO/Directors
All staff
Trustees
External Consultants
Volunteers
Child Health personnel
Trust personnel
External
Local fundraisers
Groups & Associations
Schools
Clubs
Donors
Projects supported
Members of the public
Focus – North East of England – Corporate and Community
The responsibility of the Media and Community Fundraising Coordinator (MCF) is to
take responsibility for attracting, developing and completion of events, donations and
activities in the community. The focus for fundraising is the North East of England.
PR and Marketing
1.
To manage the marketing and PR activities of the organisation, providing support to the
Fundraising Manager, Project Director and Chief Executive.
2.
Manage the distribution of press releases, maintaining an extensive press contact
database, and monitoring & evaluating press coverage and comparing against set
targets
3.
Assist with the production and implementation of Communication and PR plan,
processes and procedures.
4.
With the rest of the team, update our website and other social media platforms when
and where required.
5.
Assist with the maintenance and management of marketing and fundraising databases.
6.
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Scheduling and co-ordinating mailings including:
Annual Review
Newsletters
Other events when appropriate
8.
Assist with the development and implementation of the charity’s corporate image and
branding standard to ensure consistency of style and message across all marketing
material.
9.
Assist with the management of fundraising and other events, especially the promotion
and marketing of events to ensure participant and fundraising targets are met.
10. To ensure that marketing activities adhere to current legislation including data protection
and charity law.
Community Fundraising Coordinator
1. Harnessing support from community organisations for fundraising or event
opportunities.
2. Play an active role in identifying new opportunities for fundraising at a local level and
follow these up with individuals and local groups to achieve new income streams
3. Ensure delivery of departmental targets by assisting with the development and
implementation of the fundraising business plan
4. Develop and maintain contacts with locally managed companies to secure adoption,
sponsorship and staff involvement.
5. Identify, research, target, develop and maintain links with schools, groups, clubs and
associations across the North East
6. Develop, co-ordinate and organise collections from supermarkets, special events,
raffles and charity boxes, ensuring best practice with all cheque and cash receipts for
your geographical remit area and that they are promptly recorded and handed to the
Finance Manager
7. Monthly reporting for specific aspects of fundraising activity in your geographical remit
area
8. Ensure appropriate levels of feedback and recognition to supporting partners
9. Provide follow up on all local fundraising activities including sending thank you letters
48 hours after receipt of donations, maintaining accurate records on the database and
chasing outstanding income
Other
1.
To attend and participate in Team meetings in order to help The Children’s Foundation
meet its aims and objectives.
2.
To take responsibility for own training and development needs
3.
To attend other promotional events for The Children’s Foundation as and when
required.
4.
To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post at all times in compliance with all
of the Foundation’s policies and in particular, Equal Opportunities and Health and
Safety.
This job description is not exhaustive, it merely outlines the main duties and is subject to
change in consultation with the post-holder and should be reviewed annually.
Due to the nature of the project and events calendar there will be some weekend and
unsociable hours required to help the team cover these events.
GENERAL
The Children’s Foundation operates a no-smoking policy and all employees are required to
be aware of their responsibility towards health and safety.
The Children’s Foundation is working towards being an equal opportunities employer.
As The Children’s Foundation is a charity working for and with children occasionally, it is
necessary for all employees to have Police clearance.