Overall purpose of the role:
The Fundraising Officer will lead and support the development of local fundraising activity for the Branch. With a
focus on income generation, supporter engagement and community partnerships, the role aims to grow
sustainable income through events, campaigns, donor development, business support and local fundraising
initiatives. Through strong relationship building and effective storytelling, the Fundraising Officer will help raise
the profile of the Branch, strengthen public support and contribute to the charity’s long-term financial
sustainability.

Your tasks:
Community and Supporter Fundraising
• Plan and deliver a programme of local fundraising, community activities and supporter-led initiatives that
generate income and strengthen public engagement.
• Provide excellent stewardship to fundraisers and donors (individuals and groups) by offering guidance,
resources and timely follow-up to maximise participation and income.
• Identify new opportunities for community fundraising, including challenge events, seasonal appeals, third
party events and local awareness campaigns.

Corporate, Trust and Individual Giving
• Develop and manage relationships with local businesses, charitable trusts, major donors and individual
supporters to secure income and in-kind support.
• Research, prepare and submit funding applications, proposals and sponsorship requests tailored to
donor priorities and Branch needs.
• Support and grow regular giving, legacy and in-memory fundraising by promoting opportunities
sensitively and ensuring appropriate donor stewardship.
• Monitor funding pipelines, renewal dates and donor communications to maximise retention, income
growth and long-term partnership value.

Digital and Campaign Communications
• Create engaging fundraising content for social media, email, website updates and campaign materials
that reflects the Branch’s voice and priorities.
• Support the planning and delivery of digital appeals and fundraising campaigns that increase awareness,
inspire action and drive online donations.
• Work with colleagues to gather stories, images and impact information that demonstrate the value of
supporter contributions.

Collaboration and Volunteer Support
• Work closely with colleagues across the Branch to plan and deliver integrated fundraising activity that
supports wider organisational goals.
• Support the recruitment and coordination of volunteers involved in fundraising, campaigns and
community engagement activity.
• Build productive relationships with local partners, groups and networks to increase the Branch’s visibility
and create collaborative fundraising opportunities.

Reporting, Compliance and Good Practice
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of fundraising activity, donor information, income and
expenditure using approved systems and processes.
• Monitor progress against fundraising targets and provide regular updates, reports and insight to support
planning and decision-making.
• Ensure fundraising activity is delivered in line with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements, including
data protection and fundraising best practice.

Person Profile:
Essential Experience
• Experience in fundraising, events, community engagement, supporter development, sales, marketing or
a similar relationship-based role.
• Demonstrable ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people, including supporters,
partners, donors and members of the public.
• Experience of planning, organising and delivering activity or projects, with the ability to manage
competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to promote ideas, make requests
and work towards agreed targets.

Desirable Experience
• Experience of working in the charity, not-for-profit or animal welfare sector, with an understanding of
community-based fundraising environments.
• Knowledge of grant fundraising, trust applications, corporate partnerships or donor stewardship.
• Experience of working with volunteers or supporting volunteer-led activity.
• Familiarity with supporter databases, CRM systems or digital fundraising tools used to record and
monitor engagement and income.

Skills and Abilities
• Warm, approachable and professional manner, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive
working relationships.
• Well organised and proactive, with the ability to take initiative, manage workload effectively and follow
tasks through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with good judgement and the confidence to represent
the charity credibly and sensitively.
• Flexible and resilient, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and
opportunities.

Other Requirements
• Being able to drive and have access to a vehicle as regular travel will be required.
• Commitment to the charity’s values and animal welfare mission
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends across the charities geographical footprint.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to matt.wright@rspcahull.org.uk by Friday 26^th June 2026.