Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer
12-month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time, Home-based
Location: London and the South East of England
Salary: £44,500 per annum
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. This is a homeworking role and you are expected to be in the London office once a month
About the role
Reporting in to the Church Engagement & Fundraising Advisor, the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer will empower people and amplifying change by proactively identifying opportunities to inspire and equip a defined set of churches, groups, specialist volunteers, and individuals.
The post-holder will foster relationships built on trust and openness, collaborating both across and outside the organisation to drive meaningful impact in fundraising and campaigning activities.
Some of the main areas of responsibilities of the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer include:
* Develop and manage Christian Aid's relationships with a defined group of key churches and Christian Aid groups through face-to-face and online engagement.
* Maximise the involvement of churches and groups as agents of change in alignment with Christian Aid's values and goals.
* Proactively identify and engage churches that have not previously supported Christian Aid, building and maintaining a pipeline of prospective churches to Give, Act, and Pray.
* Build and nurture meaningful existing relationships with churches and groups to ensure alignment with Christian Aid's values and goals.
* Actively promote Christian Aid's presence and profile by delivering impactful contributions, such as speaking at events, attending festivals, participating in meetings, and utilising communication channels.
* Adapt engagement based on the insights gained from stakeholders to consistently achieve departmental and team targets.
* Supervise and support volunteers, ensuring they are effectively developed and equipped to fulfil Christian Aid's objectives.
* Monitor and maintain accurate records of all activities involving supporters and volunteers, utilising the CRM supporter database.
* Use collected data and insights to inform priorities and drive continuous improvement in processes and outcomes.
* Consistently deliver high-impact outputs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and striving to maximise the impact of Christian Aid's work.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
* Demonstrable experience and knowledge of church audiences across all denominations.
* Experience of mentoring volunteers to add capacity, skills and aptitude to empower and support them.
* Detailed knowledge of the principles of good donor management or customer care, and understanding of the principles of relationship building.
* Developed communication skills to inspire others to take action and use their skills and resources to fundraise and donate.
* Developed communication skills to communicate complex messages creatively and effectively to diverse audiences.
* An ability to analyse and interpret information and data to prioritise work and achieve results.
* Organisational skills to work under pressure and manage competing priorities to deliver multiple concurrent activities.
* The ability to travel frequently to locations, including some evenings and weekends.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of current fundraising legislation and good practice.
* Knowledge of relevant church networks and denominational structures.
* Ability to effectively portray development messages in a theological context.
* Knowledge of global development issues and Christian Aid's work.
* Good knowledge of the London and South East geographical region.
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