Fundraising Manager

Please note, that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks which may include, but are not limited to, employment references, right to work verification, Accuity background check and where appropriate a criminal record check.

Overview of Saba Relief Programmes:

Saba Relief is the UK-based Yemen-focused charity. It runs a range of programmes across several thematic sectors including: healthcare, education, food distribution and food security, water and sanitation, livelihood, sustainability and orphan support in Yemen.

Fundraising Manager

Managing all FR Activities

• Maximising revenue for the National area –Current projects e.g. Mosque collections, Radio/TV Live Appeals, Independent Eid Events, charity dinners, major campaigns Eid and Qurbani and developing new FR initiatives and projects.

Manage Saba Relief National FR Team

• Manage and supervise workload of employees
• Managing volunteers – Developing a volunteer strategy with HR

Duties and Responsibilities;

• To establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders
• To coordinate fundraising events i.e. events and campaigns
• To organise and supervise events.
• To recruit, manage, and develop volunteers
• Responsibility for coordinating volunteers in fundraising activities.
• To motivate and manage volunteers as well as the fundraising team
• To setup a fundraising department
• Lead the Mobile team in the south and prepare for, co-ordinate and make collections
• Responsibility for the execution of the fundraising plan.
• Responsibility for liaising with Mosques and arranging collections.
• Responsibility for Saba Relief having a presence at events in the region.
• Responsibility for researching new areas for fundraising in the field.
• To Build relationships with other charities and organisations in the UK.
• Building relationships with schools, colleges, and universities to arrange fundraising activities.
• To submit monthly report for to the trustees.
• To manage the charity fundraising monthly target.
• To represent Saba Relief at meetings.
• Contact and visit relevant organisations and individuals in order to introduce the work of Saba Relief with a view to obtain.
• Researching and capitalising on public events/functions
• Researching and capitalising on opportunities presented by regional/local radios and newspapers
• Responsibility for the planning and implementation of the Ramadan and ‘Eid al-Adha Collection Campaigns in the region.
• Responsibility for the planning and implementation all fundraising live Radio/TV appeals.
• Cooperating and coordinating all related work with the other department/sections Working in accordance with a pre-agreed budget for all expenses

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications;

• Experience in professional fundraising
• Full UK Driving license
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
• To prioritise and work well under the pressure of a busy environment
• To take a collaborative approach with a strong sense of teamwork and willingness to work with colleagues cross organisationally in support of wider objectives
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing as well as build relationships with people of all backgrounds, levels and settings
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines, prioritising a variety of important and urgent, but diverse tasks
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with high standards of computer literacy including MS office packages
• Numerical skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.
• Ability to represent Saba Relief in a wide range of situations
• Good understanding of international development and humanitarian work
• Good understanding of the Fundraising sector, standards, practises and frameworks

Aims & Objectives:

• To promote and achieve the aims and objectives of Saba Relief as a British charitable organisation committed to helping Yemenis in need
• To actively promote Saba Relief and the raise awareness of the plight of poor and needy Yemen
• To increase Saba Relief income each year
• To ensure forward planning and efficient execution of Saba Relief fundraising campaigns. To maintain good relations with mosque management committees, funding institutions, organisations, partner NGOs and the community in general