Community Fundraising Executive

Join a respected charity at a pivotal time and help grow vital community income. This is a hands-on role for a motivated fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, delivering events, and providing outstanding supporter care. Working on a hybrid basis with two days per week in London, you’ll play a key part in connecting local communities with a cause that makes a tangible difference. About the Role: You will lead and coordinate community fundraising, driving income through events, challenges and supporter-led initiatives. Working closely with local supporters, groups and partners, you will ensure every interaction is well-managed, recorded and maximised for long-term engagement. This temporary role will have a direct impact on the charity’s ability to fund services and reach more people in need. Key Responsibilities: * Plan, deliver and evaluate a calendar of community fundraising events and activities. * Support, steward and motivate individual fundraisers, community groups and corporate supporters to maximise their fundraising potential. * Manage and update the CRM and donor database to ensure accurate recording of supporter interactions, income and event activity. * Coordinate logistics for community events, including venues, materials, volunteer support and risk assessments. * Develop tailored fundraising materials and communications to engage and retain community supporters. * Provide timely, high-quality supporter care, responding to enquiries and ensuring a positive experience at every touchpoint. * Monitor income and activity performance, producing regular reports and insights to inform future planning. * Collaborate with internal teams to align community fundraising with wider campaigns and brand messaging. Key Requirements: * Proven experience in community fundraising or a closely related fundraising role. * Demonstrable track record in planning, managing and delivering fundraising events and activities. * Strong CRM and donor database management skills, with experience of maintaining accurate records and generating reports. * Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a wide range of supporters. * Strong organisational and time-management abilities, capable of managing multiple projects across a wide geographic area. * High standard of written and verbal communication, with confident presentation skills. * Comfortable working to income targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Skills: * Experience working within a charity or non-profit fundraising team. * Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practice in supporter care. * Experience of virtual or hybrid fundraising events and digital engagement. * Knowledge of the North Midlands and Scotland fundraising landscape and local networks. * Competence in using email marketing tools or basic design software to create supporter communications.