Fundraising Outreach Officer

Hours: Full-Time - 40hrs Per Week(Must be flexible with willingness to work weekends, evenings and during campaigns and busy periods.)

Salary: To be agreed.

Contract: To be agreed.

About us

Unity Aid was established in 2024 during the catastrophic attacks on Gaza. In times of emergency Unity Aid aspires to bring together competent and prominent UK charities to launch united appeals and raise funds quickly and efficiently. Guided by our Islamic Values, our vision is to see a world where every believer is free from the chains of oppression, and where the ummah stands united and effective in swiftly responding to disasters

The Role

Unity Aid is seeking dynamic a Fundraising Outreach Officer to initiate and lead on fundraising activities. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to sustain and grow our humanitarian projects. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, mosques and community partners to secure financial support for Unity Aid's life-saving projects.

Key Responsibilities Campaigns and Fundraising

• Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and activities to engage the community and generate funds.
• To represent the charity at relevant events and activities - including public speaking.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Muslim community institutions, organisations and community groups, including Mosques.
• To undertake hands-on fundraising activities working closely with other staff/volunteers.
• Organise traditional activities such as sponsored challenges, Mosque collections, car washes, business day of giving, online peer to peer fundraising campaigns.
• Establishing links with sympathetic media outlets for fundraising and PR opportunities including TV and Radio outlets
• To assist in the co-ordination and implementation of national and local events when required.
• Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Unity Aid's capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events and initiatives effectively.
• To act as an ambassador for Unity Aid, upholding and promoting our organisational values and ethos

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors, supporters, and partners.
• Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
• Service the needs of volunteers both professionally and socially.
• To participate in meetings associated with the work above.
• To liaise with and make recommendations to management as required.

Administration

• To ensure the maintenance of an organised and accessible filing and documentation system using the organisations preferred solutions such as M365.
• To record and manage tasks efficiently using digital solutions such as Microsoft Planner.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legal and ethical standards.

Exclusivity, Fundraising Focus and Conflict of Interest

• The post holder is expected to dedicate their fundraising efforts, professional time and activities to advancing the charitable objectives and fundraising priorities of Unity Aid. While acting in their capacity as a representative of Unity Aid, the post holder must not undertake, solicit or promote public fundraising activities for other international causes, charities or organisations where this could create a conflict of interest, cause confusion regarding their fundraising role, or compromise Unity Aid's reputation, donor relationships or fundraising objectives.
• The post holder is expected to prioritise Unity Aid's fundraising activities and ensure that all fundraising undertaken in their official capacity is aligned with the organisation's mission, values and strategic priorities.
• Any external fundraising commitments or activities that may overlap with, compete with, or conflict with the post holder's responsibilities to Unity Aid must be disclosed to and agreed in advance with their line manager.

Other

• Stay informed about industry best practices, regulations, opportunities and trends in fundraising.
• Stay informed on humanitarian situations and crises across the world.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
• Seek to improve his/her own performance and be committed to continuous professional development.

About you Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in any subject including Islamic sciences. - (D)
• Fundraising qualifications and/or training (i.e. IoF, Fundraising Standards) - (D)

Knowledge and Experience

• A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities. - (E)
• A demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities. - (D)
• Good knowledge of contemporary fundraising techniques. - (E)
• Experience of leading fundraising teams and volunteers. - (E)
• Good knowledge of the UK Muslim community. - (E)
• Experience of public speaking. - (E)
• Experience of fundraising during busy Islamic seasons such as Ramadan and Dhul-Hijjah. - (E)

Skills and Abilities

• Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload. - (E)
• Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative. - (E)Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. - (E)
• Planning and organisation skills. - (E)
• Fluent in written and spoken English. - (E)
• Ability to proficiently use latest technology. - (E)
• Ability to work unsociable hours during peak campaigns. - (E)
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and have full access to own car. - (E)

Commitment

• Commitment to the vision, mission, values and ethos of Unity Aid. - (E)
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity. - (E)

General

• To comply with health & safety requirements of the Gateway Foundation. Our vision is to significantly enhance our health and safety culture, embedding ownership, responsibility, and accountability and by ensuring we have effective management, standards, policies, and processes in place. Our overriding commitment is to ensure that you return home safely each day and that we never put yourself, your colleagues or our customers and general public at risk. Each and every one of us are responsible for the health and safety of ourselves, to each other and members of the public, please familiarise yourself with the responsibilities that relate to you in your role and should you have any questions or concerns regarding them, please discuss with your line manager or HR in the first instance who will be happy to discuss.
• To take responsibility for your own health & safety as necessary.
• To comply with the company's disciplinary and grievance procedure as required.
• To comply with the company's policies and procedures at all times.
• To ensure that any discriminatory practice within the workplace is appropriately challenged.
• To adhere to all aspects of confidentiality and Data Protection in order to comply with the law. To observe all policies and guidelines.
• The post holder will be required to undertake such other duties as may be required within the grade and competence of the post. Therefore, the list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.
• Duties are set out in this job description but please note that, in consultation with the post holder, Gateway Foundation reserves the right to update the job description from time to time to reflect changes in or to the role. Significant permanent changes in duties and responsibilities will require agreed revisions to be made to this job description.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.