Fundraising Support Officer

  • Full-time
  • £31,260 - £34,000 p.a. (dependent upon experience) + pension, medical and dental insurance
  • 25 days holiday (plus three additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)
  • 4pm finish on Fridays
  • Central London location (Covent Garden)

REPORTS TO

Fundraising Manager

OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Fundraising Team as a Fundraising Support Officer. As a new role to the charity the successful candidate will be able to add real value to the department and make the role into their own. The role will require the individual to split their time between being based within our modern London offices and out in the Provinces providing Festival support to the Masonic Community including participating and attending meetings, maintaining records and producing management reports.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to build excellent relationships with stakeholders at all levels and have the ability to influence others. They will need to be comfortable with public speaking to a variety of audiences and be confident in their knowledge of fundraising activities. A good knowledge of Freemasonry and the Festival system will also be essential for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • To support the Fundraising Manager in maximising income to sustain the work of the charity
  • To provide guidance and support as required in respect of all Festival and other fundraising appeals
  • To ensure new fundraising initiatives and procedures are well supported
  • To provide support to stakeholders in respect of all aspects of fundraising practice and procedure
  • To represent the MCF at relevant meetings, conferences and events

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

  • Previous experience within the Charity sector
  • Track record of organising a successful Fundraising campaign or event
  • Supporting external stakeholders
  • Delivering presentations
  • Report writing
  • Knowledge of Freemasonry and the Festival system
  • Understanding of fundraising procedures and best practice
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft systems
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills
  • Excellent presentational skills
  • Ability to influence others
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Ability to work to deadlines

Desired

  • Previous experience in the area of Masonic Festival support
  • Knowledge of Masonic honorifics
  • Understanding legacy appeals and legacy giving

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role to –

Please note that CVs received without a covering letter will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: 28th July 2017

ABOUT THE MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

At the Masonic Charitable Foundation we build better lives by enabling opportunity, advancing healthcare and education and promoting independence for Freemasons, their wives, partners, children and grandchildren who have a financial, healthcare or family need.

Most of the support provided by the Masonic Charitable Foundation takes the form of financial grants to assist with daily living costs. We can also award grants to provide specific items or services.

A range of health and care needs, including medical and dental treatments, counselling and mobility aids or home adaptations are supported, with funding also available for respite, residential, nursing and dementia care. Our professional Advice and Support Team offers confidential and practical guidance about the support available from the Masonic Charitable Foundation and many other organisations.

In addition to the support we provide to Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation awards millions of pounds each year to local and national charities that help vulnerable people, advance medical research and provide opportunities for young people. We also help to fund vital services such as hospices and air ambulances and regularly contribute to worldwide appeals for disaster relief.

Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is one of the largest grant-making charities in the country. Our support helps to improve the lives of thousands of people every year in England, Wales and internationally.

For further information about the Masonic Charitable Foundation, please visit

Masonic Charitable Foundation – Registered Charity number 1164703, Company Number 09751836