Job Description

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Champion
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (including occasional evenings and weekends)
LOCATION: Reuben's Retreat offices at Glossop & Ashton-under-Lyne
SALARY: 26,050

Overview

Born from the loss of Reuben Michael Graham in August 2012 at just 23 months old, Reuben's Retreat is a charity offering practical and emotional support to families of child loss and families who have a child living with medical complexities.

Our Retreat is a sanctuary offering a space for families to relax, recharge, remember, and rebuild, and our aim is to relieve the distress of these families, walking side by side with them on their journey.

The Role

We're looking for an

enthusiastic, motivated, and hard-working individual

to join our fundraising team as a

Fundraising Champion

. This is a

fast-paced and varied role

where you'll help deliver events, develop relationships with supporters, and contribute to income generation across the organisation.

Whether you have experience in fundraising or come from a background in

business development, events, or customer engagement

, we're open to hearing from you. You'll be a

team player

with a

warm approach

, a

passion for people

, and a

strong belief in our cause.

You'll work closely with the

Head of Fundraising

, colleagues across departments, and our

CEO

to help achieve

Reuben's Retreat's wider fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Supporter Engagement

Deliver

personal income targets

from new and existing supporters, contributing to the overall fundraising strategy. Help achieve

annual income targets aligned to departmental strategy

, tracking progress and contributing to team performance. Develop and manage a range of

fundraising initiatives and events,

from idea to delivery and evaluation. Build and maintain strong relationships with

community groups, corporate partners, donors, and volunteers.

Research and approach new

fundraising prospects

, presenting tailored and engaging proposals. Represent Reuben's Retreat at

meetings, talks, and networking events, promoting

our

mission and values.

Event Planning & Delivery

Project-manage

charity and community fundraising events, ensuring they run smoothly and meet income goals. Support

volunteers and participants

involved in fundraising events or campaigns. Collaborate with colleagues on

event promotion, marketing, and supporter communications.

Ensure

fundraising materials

,

thank-you

, and

post-event stewardship

are carried out effectively.

Team Contribution & Operations

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, contributing to a

positive team culture.

Ensure all

donations and data

are recorded accurately in line with internal systems and GDPR. Contribute to the

production of fundraising content and materials.

Maintain records of

income, activity, and relationships

using appropriate databases or tools.

Compliance & Best Practice

Ensure all fundraising activity is

compliant

with

charity law

,

GDPR,

and

industry best practices.

Reduce costs by sourcing

in-kind support

where possible. Promote

ethical, responsible fundraising

and act as a

positive ambassador

for the charity at all times.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Excellent relationship-building

and communication skills Experience of working towards

financial targets

, ideally within

fundraising, events, or sales

A track record of

planning and delivering projects or events

from start to finish

Confident

in presenting to a range of audiences and adapting communication style Strong

organisational and administrative skills

Able to

work independently

, take initiative, and manage a varied workload Competent with

Microsoft Office

and comfortable using social media platforms
Desirable (But Not Essential)

Experience working in a

fundraising or charity role

Familiarity with

CRM systems or supporter databases

Knowledge of

local communities

and the

voluntary sector

Understanding of

fundraising techniques

such as corporate giving, events, and community engagement Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for local travel
Personal Qualities

Warm, friendly, and approachable

personality Passionate about making a difference and upholding the

values of Reuben's Retreat

Ambitious, self-motivated,

and goal-oriented

Creative, enthusiastic

, and a true

team player

Flexible

and willing to work some evenings or weekends as needed

Empathetic

and able to connect with our cause and the families we support
What We Offer

A

supportive and passionate team environment

Opportunities for

training and development

in fundraising and charity work A role where you

can see the impact

of your efforts on real lives A workplace that

values authenticity, compassion, uniqueness, and trust

The opportunity to work in a

cause-led, values-driven organisation

where your work truly matters
Additional Information

This job description outlines the general duties required of the post holder. It is not exhaustive and may be amended in line with the changing needs of Reuben's Retreat. We will consult with the post holder in advance of any significant changes.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the perfect next step for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Please apply via

Indeed

by submitting your

CV

and a

short cover note

telling us why you'd love to join the Reuben's Retreat team and how you feel you align with the role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st May 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,050.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Glossop, SK13 7BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/05/2025
Reference ID: FR Champion