MALDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Fund Raiser
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Fund Raiser
Company Description
Maldon Housing Association is a small Almshouse Charity providing affordable retirement accommodation for people aged 60 and over who can live independently. Governed by a voluntary board of trustees from diverse professional backgrounds, the Association relies on dedicated housing support and administrative staff for day-to-day operations. It owns three properties in Maldon, offering 57 self-contained flats close to the town centre, with support staff available on weekdays, welfare checks at weekends, and an emergency alarm system for residents at all times. The flats are designed for comfortable living, with lounges, fitted kitchens, bathrooms, and access to communal lounges, laundry facilities, and attractive gardens. Residents may also participate in regular social activities, fostering a peaceful, secure, and supportive community environment.
Role Description
The Fund Raiser will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support Maldon Housing Association’s mission and services. Day-to-day tasks include identifying and cultivating potential donors, and coordinating fundraising activities. The role involves researching and preparing grant applications, maintaining accurate fundraising records, and reporting on progress to the board of trustees and senior staff. The Fund Raiser will collaborate closely with the senior management team to align fundraising with resident needs and organisational priorities. This is a part-time hybrid role, based in Maldon with regular on-site work and some flexibility for working from home.
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Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, and income generation ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Strong skills in grant and bid writing, including researching funding opportunities and preparing compelling applications.
- Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, including donors, partners, community groups, and trustees.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
- Comfortable using basic financial tracking and standard office software.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Main Objectives
- To coordinate and deliver fundraising and/or donations
- To source donors and grantors
- To create content for applications
- To research grants and writing applications
- To achieve fundraising targets
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Main Tasks
- To be the sole Fundraiser ensuring targets are achieved
- Source potential donors and grantors, investigating them and when appropriate, following their required processes to submit applications for grants or donations
- Drafting high quality applications with the aim of generating both restricted and unrestricted funds to support our existing services and new developments
- Dealing with fundraising enquiries and sending information to potential supporters
- Maintaining and building a suitable record of applications and background information
- Overseeing donations received and supporting retention including thank you letters, progress updates, etc (as they require) and generally providing a high level of donor care
- Reporting to the Trustees every quarter on progress and activities undertaken
- To undertake any other duties appropriate within the role as may reasonably required
Optional Task
- Creating and collating content for social media channels
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