FUNDRAISING OFFICER
Closing date: 17 June 2025, 5pm
SALARY
£14,022 per annum
(based on FTE £24,705)
HOURS
21 hours per week
Contract length - 12 months
LOCATION
Cynon Linc with travel around region and some home working
REPORTS TO
Chief Executive Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR
APPLICATION METHOD
CV and Cover Letter
About Us
Age Connects Morgannwg is the leading charity working with older people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil (the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board footprint). We have a strong history with over 45 years of supporting older people and their families through some of the most difficult times in their life. We also have a proven track record of listening to older people, learning what’s important to them and caring about the way they are treated, perceived, and portrayed.
About the Job
Job Purpose
In this exciting new role, you will help Age Connects Morgannwg deliver its ambitious income generation targets by taking a lead role in our community fundraising activities.
You will need creative flair, ability to manage multiple projects and events, and strong interpersonal skills, to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications you will help elevate the public profile of our charity and create strong links with our partners and supporters. Successful delivery will directly help the older people we support, increase the sustainability of the charity, and decrease our dependence on grant funding.
The post will comprise three key components each with associated targets:
General Fundraising
The post-holder will take responsibility for building and maintaining strong relationships with existing supporters and developing new ones. These supporters will include individual doners, fundraisers, organisations, and corporate partners. You will work to grow income streams, develop the profile of our fundraising activities, and deliver innovative fundraising ideas.
Events
A thriving events programme is important to ACM (Age Connects Morgannwg), it can help build links with the community, increase our profile, and raise income for the charity. Being realistic within the time available in this part time role we expect the post-holder to explore and deliver events which ensure a good return on our investment, utilising both our community hub in Aberdare and other community venues across Bridgend, Merthyr and RCT.
Community Fundraising Groups
Working with our Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and support volunteer led community fundraising groups. This is a new venture for ACM, building on our current volunteer programme and strength of support we have in the communities we serve.
For more information, please download full Job Description below.
Why Work For Us?
- Hybrid working
- Family friendly employer
- Mileage allowance
- Discount at Cynon Linc
- Access to independent financial advice
- Workplace wellbeing scheme
- Employee assistance programme
Ready to Apply?
Please submit your CV (max 2 x A4 sides), a Cover Letter (max 1,500 words) which demonstrates how you meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification and give examples which demonstrate what personal characteristics you will bring to the organisation, and the Equal Opportunities Form.
Only applicants who submitted both their CV and Supporting Statement will be considered for shortlisting.
For inquiries about the role please contact 01443 490650 or recruit@acmorgannwg.org.uk.
For general information about the work of Age Connects Morgannwg visitn www.ageconnectsmorgannwg.org.uk and www.cynonlinc.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Tuesday 17 June 2025.
Interview date - TBC.
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