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Community Fundraising Officer @ The Guardian

LondonHybridFull-timePosted 46 days ago

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About this role

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a UK-based humanitarian organisation to recruit for the Community Fundraising Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in generating sustainable income, expanding supporter engagement, and developing innovative community led fundraising initiatives. You’ll have the chance to shape the programme, build meaningful relationships, and see the direct impact of your work on vulnerable communities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Fundraising & Income Generation

Deliver against KPIs including income targets, donor acquisition, and supporter growthDevelop and implement an annual community fundraising planIdentify new opportunities across community, events, and in-person fundraisingMonitor and report on performance, using data to optimise results Supporter Engagement & Development

Build strong relationships with individual fundraisers, community groups, and local networksAct as the main point of contact for community supportersCreate toolkits and resources to empower fundraising activity Events & Campaigns

Plan and deliver a range of fundraising events and initiativesDevelop new event opportunities to increase income and engagementSupport in-person campaigns and grow peer-to-peer fundraisingEnsure excellent supporter journeys before, during, and after events Volunteer Management

Recruit, train, and support a network of fundraising volunteers and ambassadorsBuild a scalable, volunteer-led fundraising modelMotivate and retain volunteers through strong stewardship Data & Reporting

Maintain accurate records using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)Track performance metrics including income, engagement, and retentionUse data insights to inform strategy and improve outcomes You will bring:

experience in community and/or events fundraisingProven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targetsExperience delivering campaigns or events and managing supporter relationshipsStrong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsConfidence engaging with supporters and stakeholdersExperience analysing performance and working with KPIs Desirable:

Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)

Knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulations

Experience in the charity or non-profit sector

Full driving license and access to a car

Salary: £30,000- £35,000 per annum

Location: London, hybrid working

Contract type: permanent, full- time, 40 hrs a week

Closing date: On rolling basis

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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