Fundraising Assistant (50 plus JobStart Scheme)

Responsibilities

• Using fundraising and donor databases, to update records, run reports and ensure that income is recorded accurately on donor and Gift Aid records.
• Support the administration and effective storage of gift aid declarations, ensuring declarations and claims are in line with HMRC regulations.
• Prepare bank lodgements when required; send thank-you letters for donations, and update donor database systems.
• Support the management and placement of countertop collection boxes and collection buckets , this includes inputting data, banking monies, issuing receipts, working collaboratively with volunteers.
• Support fundraisers with material distribution as required e.g. event letters, collection buckets, fundraising materials.
• Support the coordination of fundraising activity and attend fundraising events as required.
• Contribute to the development of financial reports and analysis for fundraising activities as required.
• Managing donor data in line with Data Protection legislation and Charis Cancer.
• Care policies and procedures relating to the processing and storing of data.
• Responsible for working within agreed annual budgets.
• Responsible for fundraising activities in line with agreed targets.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in IT, including Excel and Microsoft packages.
• Experience with databases and office administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have the ability to demonstrate initiative.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Able to manage competing demands and meet deadlines for reporting.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience working in a similar post within a fundraising department.
• Experience of using fundraising databases.
• Knowledge and awareness of Gift Aid legislation and guidance.
• Previous experience in Trust or Grant funding financial administration.
• Cash handling skills.
• Driving licence and access to a car.

Further Information

Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended, and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Working hours will be Tues, Wed and Thurs 9.00am to 5.00pm, Fri 9.00am to 11.30am

Charis Cancer Care is a highly regarded charity in NI, and we are here to support people, across NI, affected by cancer at every stage of their journey. We also assist and support the families and supporters of those living with cancer or any family member bereaved by cancer through a range of holistic and complementary therapies. All our services are provided free of charge to people affected by cancer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 50-64 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 50-64 years old, do not have a work coach, unemployed, and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.

For further information or to apply please quote Vacancy Reference 1673259 with your work coach.