Community and Events Fundraiser (Flexible working, term time available)

As a Community and Events Fundraiser for MyVision Oxfordshire, you will be playing an integral part of the fundraising team, leading on our work with supporters in the community and supporting the team to fulfil its income targets.

MyVision Oxfordshire is a long-established charity supporting anyone in the county living with sight loss.

We provide a range of services across Oxfordshire including:

• Information & Advice
• Equipment Provision
• Technology Training
• Befriending and Counselling
• Clubs, Groups, and Sporting Activities
• Children’s events
• And much more

You can find out more about our work and services at our website: www.MyVision.org.uk

Job Title: Community and Events Fundraiser

Hours: 14 per week(flexible working arrangements available, including term-time only)

Starting salary: £10,000 – £10,800 pro rata (£25,000 – £27,000 Full Time Equivalent)

Annual Leave: 10 days pro rata (25 days Full Time Equivalent) plus bank holidays, additional leave given after 3 years.

Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probationary period)

Reporting to: Fundraising Manager

Base: Home based, with travel requirements across Oxfordshire

Closing Date:  4^th September 2024, 12pm

Interview Date: 11^th September 2024, either in person or online

Job Purpose:

To develop and implement strategies to raise funds through community engagement and events. You will work with the fundraising team to identify opportunities, build relationships, and execute fundraising initiatives that support MyVision Oxfordshire’s objective of supporting visually impaired people in the county.

Duties:

• Engage with the community and build relationships with our supporters.
• Organise and support fundraising events (to include community and challenge events).
• Work with our Communications Officer and other colleagues to promote fundraising events and initiatives.
• Represent MyVision Oxfordshire at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility.
• Support our volunteer-led Fundraising Committee.
• Develop and maintain database, ensuring accurate records of supporter interactions, contributions, and preferences.
• Stay informed about fundraising trends, regulations, and best practices.

Other duties:

• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Attend relevant training.
• Be an ambassador for MyVision and help us to reach out, grow and continue to support visually impaired people across Oxfordshire.
• Other reasonable duties set out by your line manager or the Chief Executive.
• There may, on occasion, be a need to work outside normal hours e.g. weekends and evenings.

Breakdown of duties

This is a rough guide to your duties; flexibility will be required.

Tasks	% of your time
Relationship building	30%
Running and supporting events	30%
Administration	30%
Other duties	10%

Person Specification

NOTE: We expect candidates to evidence how they meet the criteria in their covering letter. This can be through work, volunteering, and your personal life.

Essential:

1. Understanding of the charity sector and importance of fundraising
2. Excellent communication skills, both in person and over the phone
3. Experience of relationship building and networking
4. Good level of literacy and IT skills

Desirable:

1. Experience in fundraising
2. Experience of working within a small charity setting

Personal Qualities

1. Enthusiastic and positive attitude
2. Creative approach to tasks
3. Ability to work under own initiative and able to plan and prioritise your own work
4. A passion for working with people
5. A supportive team player
6. Empathy and willingness to understand different people’s needs
7. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, clients, and supporters of MyVision

This role may suit someone with lived experience of sight loss. MyVision is a strong advocate of Lived Experience with over half of our employees having a visual impairment. The role would also suit someone who has strong communication skills and the ability to support, encourage, and engage people. We also recognise many skills are transferrable and welcome applications from people with varying experiences and backgrounds.

Safeguarding

MyVision is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. You can find our safeguarding policy here – Safeguarding Policy. This role is subject to a DBS check and two references.

Equal Opportunities and Disability

MyVision is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader. If you have any concerns about the role or the application process that may relate to your disability or health condition, please do contact us. We are also a Youth Friendly Employer and signed up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment.

MyVision has a strong commitment to employing staff and volunteers with lived experience of sight loss, you can find out more here: MyVision Oxfordshire Commitment to Lived Experience.

Access to Work

Support can be provided through Access to Work if you have a disability or long-term health condition. This can be equipment, travel to work, or travel within work. You can find out more about Access to Work here: Access to Work.

How to apply

Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV, including two references and a covering letter (no more than 500 words) evidencing how your skills and experiences meet the persons specifications and job role. You may use evidence from work, volunteering, and your personal life. Please use no more than 500 words. You can send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@MyVision.org.uk. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Closing Date:  4^th September 2024, 12pm

Interview Date: 11^th September 2024, either in person or online