The National Fundraising Manager for One Ummah (OU) will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise funds from local communities around the UK, individuals, businesses, and other stakeholders. He/she will play a critical role in building relationships, coordinating fundraising activities, and mobilising support to sustain OU’s programmes and initiatives. This position requires excellent communication and networking skills, a passion for fundraising, and the ability to inspire and engage colleagues, staff and volunteers to bring about effective and efficient results.
ONE UMMAH One Ummah is a faith-based international relief and development agency working in over 18 countries worldwide on programmes such as Water & Sanitation, Food, Education, Orphans Support, Healthcare, Shelter, Income Generation and Emergency Disaster Relief.
JOB SUMMARY The National Fundraising Manager for One Ummah (OU) will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise funds from local communities around the UK, individuals, businesses, and other stakeholders. He/she will play a critical role in building relationships, coordinating fundraising activities, and mobilising support to sustain OU’s programmes and initiatives. This position requires excellent communication and networking skills, a passion for fundraising, and the ability to inspire and engage colleagues, staff and volunteers to bring about effective and efficient results.
DEPARTMENT: Community Fundraising
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: CEO, Operations Manager, Staff, Volunteers and Donors.
SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
Development and implementation of community fundraising strategy.
Development and implementation of annual fundraising activities plan.
Leadership, direction and management of OU’s community fundraising department.
Management of the community fundraising staff and volunteers.
Ensuring all community fundraising activities are in line with OU values, policies, strategy framework and set budgets.
Management and allocation of community fundraising budget.
Community fundraising officers and volunteer recruitment.
Senior Management Team (SMT) member and collaborator.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategy and Planning:
Plan and implement a UK community fundraising strategy to achieve financial objectives in consultation with the CEO.
Create an annual plan of activities as a base/foundation for staff and volunteers to deliver, help implement and achieve community fundraising plans and goals.
Plan and organise specific fundraising events, campaigns, and activities within the community. Leadership and Recruitment
Manage, organise and coordinate regional community fundraising officers and volunteers effectively with clear guidelines, plans and deliverables.
Build and manage a network of volunteers, community ambassadors, and fundraising champions to increase the impact of the fundraising activities.
Recruit, manage and develop key volunteers to implement and support the delivery of fundraising activities, managing role rotation and succession.
Implement volunteer recognition and awards programmes to express appreciation and maintain relationships.
Ensure community fundraising officers KPIs are met.
Fundraising Activities:
Manage, organise and oversee the delivery of all OU community fundraising activities such as conferences, lectures, challenges etc.
Manage and optimise volunteer-led fundraising activities, ensuring legal, Islamic and organisational compliance.
Network with individuals and groups in the community, including organisations, educational establishments and mosques with income-generating potential to support the department’s financial objectives.
Identify funding sources from the UK community from a range of fundraising initiatives and activities through the acquisition and retention of donors.
Ensure maximum return on investment from fundraising activities.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and supporters, ensuring regular communication and stewardship to encourage ongoing contributions.
Identify and cultivate relationships with potential individual donors, businesses, community organisations, and key stakeholders to secure funding and support.
Optimise local awareness, and devise and implement local campaigns around the UK.
Develop and implement a strategy for high net-worth donors.
Develop and implement a strategy to increase OU donor base.
Support in developing new opportunities for the charity with events, exhibitions, conferences and partnerships.
Reporting and Finance:
Ensure all planning, recording and reporting documents are completed for each activity.
Ensure financial records are kept for all individual fundraising activities.
Monitor and analyse fundraising activity’s performance and assess ROI’s.
Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
Prepare, monitor and evaluate financial targets and expenditures for all fundraising activities.
Ensure regular feedback is given to team members, issues and concerns are highlighted and remedial action is agreed and implemented.
Ensure that effective management and accountability procedures are in place and followed, as well as the protocol and procedures set by One Ummah.
Ensure all partnerships and activities are conducted within the fundraising, events management, data & privacy and due diligence policies. As well as Risk Assessments when related to community fundraising activities.
Write a summary report of performance for the CEO and Trustees every quarter.
Other:
Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop and implement marketing and communication activities that promote community fundraising initiatives.
Working across all departments and teams to ensure adequate management of existing and future community fundraising prospects.
Facilitate the delivery of wider departmental and organisational goals through community fundraising work.
Organise and attend meetings, fulfilling any necessary training for community fundraising-related activities.
Keep abreast to emerging trends within the community and social media, such as influencers and current affairs.
Support SMT colleagues in resolving significant operational issues.
Attend SMT meetings to update colleagues on fundraising and other key strategic matters, as outlined above, and to support the CEO.
Any other task as deemed appropriate by the CEO and Operations Manager within the scope of the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - E = Essential | D = Desirable
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have the necessary management, administrative, professional, and technical skills and experience.
Qualifications:
Valid UK Driving License (E)
Educated to University Level (D)
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience in a management role (E)
Proven experience working with Senior Executives (D)
Experience working in the UK charity sector (E)
Proven experience in fundraising & events management (E)
Understanding of the UK charity sector (E)
Knowledge and Skills:
High level of numeracy, literacy and IT skills (E)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (E)
Knowledge of Islamic financial matters i.e. Zakat, Sadaqat, Waqf (E)
Strong understanding of international development and humanitarian work (E)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and the internet (E)
Strong working knowledge of a wide range of digital and social media technologies, platforms (E)
High-level understanding of current marketing trends (E)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively (E)
Ability to work in and outside of an office environment to manage, create and maintain relationships (E)
Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate to ensure successful delivery of targets with multiple overlapping timescales (E)
Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively (E)
Strong working knowledge of digital and social media technologies, platforms and marketing channels (E)
Ability to follow and execute strategies in accordance with budgets (E)
Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and self-manage while dealing with a busy work schedule (E)
Commitment:
Commitment to One Ummah’s visions and values (E)
Commitment to One Ummah’s ethos (E)
Hardworking and self-motivated (E)
Understanding of the basic teachings and values of Islam (E)
Are you looking for a demanding yet rewarding career in the charity sector? One Ummah Charity is a humanitarian organisation that is strict on Islamic values. Our staff and volunteers are at the heart of our communities and with bases in Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Birmingham and London, we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and help us to exceed targets, therefore saving millions of lives worldwide.
