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Job description

As a Membership Fundraiser, you will be at the forefront of engaging the public and securing regular giving donors to support the charity’s essential work, both now and for the future. You’ll be the face of Ulster Wildlife, engaging with members of the public at events, shows and retail venues across Northern Ireland. From a quick chat to an inspiring conversation, you’ll encourage people to take action by becoming members and supporting our vital conservation work. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members of the public at pre-booked events, shows and retail venues, outlining the benefits of becoming a member of Ulster Wildlife and converting conversations into new memberships.
• Achieve individual targets, and contribute to broader income targets, for monthly new memberships.
• Understand the principals of Gift Aid and encourage new members to sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
• Work with Membership Manager to identify initial calendar of venues and events which you can attend to promote membership of Ulster Wildlife.
• Be responsible for forward booking all regular venues following first attendance.
• Acquire new venues through monthly face-to-face venue sourcing days with follow up telephone calls and email correspondence as required to secure the venue as a regular location for membership promotions.
• Work with the Membership Manager to develop and deliver nature and wildlife themed talks for groups / organisations with the view to increasing the scope for membership fundraising opportunities.
• Accurately record and submit new members’ information to the Ulster Wildlife Offices complying at all times with our Data Protection Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure all membership fundraising activities are carried out in accordance with the Code of Fundraising Practice and other best practice promoted by the Fundraising Regulator, the Institute of Fundraising and Ulster Wildlife policies.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least one year’s full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience in a face-to-face sales, promotions or fundraising role.
• Proven experience in meeting or exceeding sales or fundraising targets.
• Confidence and ability to approach members of the public, build rapport and deliver engaging conversations that inspire people to provide financial support.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative to solve problems without direct daily supervision.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to complete basic administrative tasks, maintain accurate records and submit paperwork on time.
• Basic IT skills including use of a combined email and calendar service, ideally Microsoft Office and calendar management.
• Full driving licence and access to your own transport for business purposes.
• Minimum of a Grade C or equivalent Level 2 qualification in English Language and Mathematics.
• Flexibility to regularly work weekends and some evenings.
• Ability to transport and handle equipment, including items up to approximately 30kg (e.g. gazebo, weights, display stands). A trolley and carry case will be provided where possible.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of securing donors for a voluntary/community organisation.
• Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice and Data Protection principles.
• An enthusiastic interest in wildlife and nature conservation.

Further Information

An information pack and application pack can be downloaded from the link above.