Work for us

SpecialEffect is an award-winning UK charity that exists to help people with severe physical challenges to get more out of life by giving them access to video games and technology. Known as The Gamers’ Charity, the games industry and gaming communities are at the heart of both our work and those who make that work possible – our invaluable supporters.

Join our dedicated team that’s putting inclusion and confidence back into the lives of people with severe physical disabilities.

Community Fundraising Coordinator

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday (Full-time)

Contract: Permanent (6 month probation period)

Salary and Benefits: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum dependent on experience, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, health cashback plan and EAP.

Location: SpecialEffect Office in Charlbury, Oxfordshire

Closing Date: Open ended – this vacancy will remain open until the position is filled and we’ll interview as suitable applications are received.

This newly created role is an exciting opportunity to be the driving force behind our community fundraising at SpecialEffect. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic fundraiser who will help develop and implement a new community fundraising strategy, and become the face of SpecialEffect in the local area – building relationships with supporters, mobilising volunteers, and working on creative fundraising initiatives that raise vital income and awareness.

This role will form strong and lasting relationships with our existing community and local business supporters with a focus on sustained engagement, retention and growth. They will also be involved in identifying and developing new community partners to ensure a reliable source of income for the future.

Elements of the community fundraising coordinator brief as defined in the job description currently sit across a number of existing team members, so you will need the confidence to work alongside your colleagues to define your supporter base and manage the handover of key contacts to ensure a smooth transition of responsibility.

What you’ll be doing:

This role will include:

Helping to develop and implement a new community fundraising strategy
Building relationships with current and new community supporters
Promoting our events to community supporters and local businesses and helping to develop new events
Organising and delivering community fundraising activities and events
Representing SpecialEffect by attending networking opportunities
Design and implement donor journeys for community supporters
Working closely with the Marketing and Communications team to promote campaigns and fundraising activities
Working closely with the Partnerships team to identify current and potential local businesses and manage the handover of key contacts
Working in line with relevant regulations, guidelines, and SpecialEffect’s values and policies

What you’ll need:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

A proven track record in fundraising with demonstrated success in growing support amongst local community groups and businesses
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people from different backgrounds within a fundraising context
To be confident in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships with colleagues, supporters, and other key stakeholders
Strong team player, with proven ability to work alongside colleagues when implementing change
A good understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice
Passionate about the work and mission of SpecialEffect

Full person specification
The full job description and person specification can be found here.

Next steps

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this role to recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk. If you need further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please get in touch with Fran at recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

SpecialEffect is committed to valuing diversity and inclusion through seeking to embrace and celebrate the unique differences employees offer. We have a zero tolerance towards any form of discrimination against any person on any grounds, including all candidates that apply to our vacancies.

A note about opportunities at SpecialEffect

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