Community Fundraiser

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have the skills to drive fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Community Fundraiser
Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF

• Part time, 21 hours per week (permanent position)
• Ideal working pattern: 3-4 days per week
• Salary: Around £24,000 FTE (Salary uplift from April 2025, TBC)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York. We provide a productive and supportive workplace for people with learning disabilities, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and gain independence. Our activities range from events planning, crafts, woodwork, and cooking to horticulture, where we grow organic fruit, vegetables, and plants while also offering a local gardening service.

The Role

This is an exciting new position designed to enhance our fundraising capabilities. We’re looking for someone to take what we have now and grow it - bringing fresh ideas, leading on planning, and strengthening our fundraising strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Directors and Grants Fundraiser to develop a fundraising strategy and meet targets.
• Expand, organise, and deliver community fundraising activities and events that inspire and engage supporters.
• Lead on developing multi-channel fundraising campaigns (both online and offline).
• Build strong relationships with supporters and fundraisers.
• Create compelling proposals, letters, and fundraising materials to secure corporate donations and funding.
• Work alongside the Communications Officer to produce content for social media, newsletters, and the website.

We are also recruiting for a part-time Communications Officer role - interested in both? Let us know in your application!

Benefits:

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with benefits including:

• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS check
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• A friendly and welcoming team based at our beautiful garden nursery

The Ideal Candidate:

You are an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative professional who thrives on building connections and promoting important causes. About you:

• Experience in fundraising (community, corporate, or events fundraising).
• Excellent relationship-building skills with supporters and organisations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for compelling fundraising materials.
• The ability to plan and manage multiple fundraising activities.
• Confidence in using social media and digital platforms to promote fundraising campaigns.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, while also collaborating with colleagues.

Please note: An enhanced DBS check will be required.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: 9am onApril 15th, 2025

Other suitable skills and experience include Fundraiser, Fundraising Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, External Relations Officer, Charity Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Development Officer, Grants & Partnerships Officer, Marketing & Fundraising Executive, Sponsorship & Donations Manager.