Charity Fundraiser

About The Purim Trust

The Purim Trust is a Christian charity dedicated to bringing HOPE and practical support to those in need. Inspired by our faith, we work to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities, empowering them to build a brighter future.

Purpose of Role

At The Purim Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Fundraising Lead to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future and helping us make a real difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their families. We’re not just looking for someone to hit targets – we want someone who can share our story, inspire supporters, and work closely with our community to raise vital funds for The Purim Trust. If you’re an innovative thinker, a natural relationship builder, and someone who loves a challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

The Fundraising Lead will be responsible for developing and executing The Purim Trust’s fundraising strategy, ensuring sustainable financial growth to support our mission. The role involves engaging with donors, planning fundraising events, managing supporter relationships, and leveraging data to enhance fundraising initiatives. Planning campaigns and strategies for our yearly calendar of appeals and fundraising via email, social media, our website and other forms of communication. This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring creativity, relationship-building skills, and a passion for making a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning and Growth

• Work closely with our CEO to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy that supports our big dreams for the next 3–5 years.
• Think creatively to expand our fundraising efforts, exploring new ideas and opportunities to ensure sustainable growth.
• Meet (or exceed!) annual income goals, helping us deliver even more impact for the children and families we support.
• Planning our yearly calendar for appeals and fundraising campaigns for social media, emails, website and other forms of communication

2. Fundraising Initiatives

• Research and identify potential grants from charitable trusts, foundations, and other funding bodies.
• Prepare and submit compelling funding proposals and applications to secure financial support.
• Maintain relationships with funders, providing reports and updates as required.
• Write persuasive fundraising appeals for emails, newsletters, and direct mail campaigns to encourage donations.
• Plan, market, and run a variety of fun and engaging fundraising events – from family days to creative campaigns.
• Inspire and support individuals, schools, and community groups to fundraise for The Purim Trust, making their journey memorable and meaningful.
• Look for new and exciting ways to connect with our supporters and grow our community.

3. Partnership & Business Engagement

• Build connections with businesses, churches, and community organizations to explore sponsorship, collaboration, and partnership opportunities.
• Find and reach out to corporate sponsors and funding bodies to secure financial and in-kind support.
• Identify and secure opportunities to speak at events, networking groups, and faith-based gatherings to raise awareness and encourage support.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to increase visibility and long-term funding prospects.

4. Supporter Care and Relationships

• Build strong relationships with our supporters, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated every step of the way.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to fundraisers, making sure their experience is rewarding and enjoyable.
• Work with The Purim Trust families and staff to create campaigns that inspire people to get involved.

5. Making a Difference with Data

• Keep our records up to date and use data to understand what’s working (and what’s not) to improve our fundraising efforts.
• Share regular updates with the team and trustees, so everyone knows how we’re doing and can celebrate our successes together.
• Tack and monitor targets, growth, interactions and analytics.’ And ‘Advise on website changes, improvements and SEO’s

6. Travel & Event Support

• Be willing to assist at events throughout the year as they arise, providing essential on-the-ground support and engagement.
• Be willing to travel to the Philippines for approximately 10 days, once or twice per year, to support Purim Trust projects and partnerships.