Fundraising Coordinator – Gateways

Hours: Part time, 2.5 days per week

About Gateways

Gateways is an alternative education provision that exists to support the countless young people today, between the ages of 14-25, who are or have struggled to remain in mainstream education. Gateways students are referred to us as school refusers, struggle with severe anxiety, debilitating depression, eating disorders, traumas of all kinds and often as a result of serious medical issues.

Over the past 2 years during and post COVID, there has been a 56% rise in enquiries to gateways, as the number of

students suffering are unable to access the mainstream education system.

We believe that every young person should have the same opportunity to progress and thrive, regardless of the challenges they face. Gateways delivers a broad curriculum, academic and vocational, that caters for the interests, abilities and specific needs of the each young person that attends. We aim to prepare them for a life beyond education. 

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Fundraising Coordinator is an integral member of the gateways team.

This role plays a pivotal part in providing essential fundraising support to the CEO and the Fundraising Trustee, ensuring the smooth operation of our fundraising efforts. As a Fundraising Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing critical day-to-day administrative tasks that directly contribute to our mission's success.

Key Responsibilities

● Research and identify potential new trusts and foundations that fit within gateways’ remit

● Ensure applications are drafted and submitted within appropriate timelines

● Act as the first point of contact for fundraising enquiries over the phone and via email

● Support the organisation with fundraising campaigns and events

● Process donations and regular gifts to ensure they are correctly added to the CRM (Beacon)

● Keep the CRM up to date, including segmentation, and updating contact details

● Process Gift Aid claims through the HMRC portal every month, working across the team to make sure gift aid declarations are up to date and accurate and that gift aid claims are maximised

● Support CEO with stewardship of small and unsolicited donations as required

● Handle donations made by credit and debit card payments

● Send out fundraising materials and packs to prospective and current supporters

Qualifications & Skills

● Strong organisational and administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail

● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

● Proficient in database management and data entry

● Able to work collaboratively with a team and independently when needed

● Understanding of fundraising principles and stewarding donors

● Proficient in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite

● Commitment to the mission and values of gateways

Occasionally this role may require some evening work to attend events.

For more information and to be personally recommended for the role, please contact melissa@theworkavenue.org.uk.

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