National Fundraising Officer
National Fundraising Officer
Volunteer | Part-time | 10–15 hours per week | Work from home
About the Role
Samaritans is seeking a committed and enthusiastic National Fundraising Officer to support our fundraising activities and help strengthen the organisation’s financial sustainability.
Your work behind the scenes will help keep this vital service running. Do you have what it takes?
This is a part-time volunteer position of approximately 10–15 hours per week, reporting to the Chair of the Board. We are particularly interested in someone with good administration and clerical skills who is keen to develop their fundraising knowledge and experience. Training, mentoring and coaching will be provided to support the successful volunteer to grow into the role.
Purpose of the Position
The National Fundraising Officer will help ensure the financial sustainability of Samaritans by supporting fundraising activities, maintaining positive relationships with funders and donors and contributing to the growth and engagement of our supporter base.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop the organisation’s funding application schedule, ensuring applications and reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner.
- Assist with forward planning and coordination of the annual fundraising calendar.
- Support the preparation, submission and monitoring of funding applications and reports to current and prospective funders.
- Assist with donor management, engagement and growth, helping to build positive and lasting relationships with supporters.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records and administrative systems.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow Samaritans’ fundraising activities.
- Work collaboratively with Board members, staff and other volunteers to support fundraising objectives.
- Be willing to learn, develop and grow fundraising knowledge and skills through mentoring, coaching and practical experience.
- Undertake other reasonable fundraising and administrative tasks relevant to the role.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone who:
- Has good administration and organisational skills.
- Is confident with general clerical tasks, record keeping and correspondence.
- Is competent in using email, Word, Excel and Google Workspace.
- Has good written and verbal communication skills.
- Is reliable, organised and able to manage deadlines.
- Has proven relationship-building abilities.
- Motivated and confident, with the ability to work independently and to deadlines, while also contributing as part of a team.
- Has an interest in fundraising and supporting a charitable organisation.
- Is willing to learn and develop their fundraising skills.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and respect when dealing with donors, funders, volunteers and stakeholders.
Previous fundraising experience is desirable but not essential. The role provides an opportunity for someone with strong administration skills to develop practical fundraising experience with the support of mentoring and coaching.
Key Relationships
The National Fundraising Officer will work collaboratively with:
- Chair of the Board
- Board of Governance members
- Other Fundraising Officers
- Samaritans staff members
- Treasurer
- Media representatives
- Funders, donors and other stakeholders
- Samaritans volunteers
What We Offer
- An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Samaritans and the community.
- Mentoring and coaching to develop fundraising knowledge and experience.
- The opportunity to build valuable skills in fundraising, donor engagement and not-for-profit administration.
- A supportive environment working alongside Board members, staff and volunteers.
Time Commitment
10–15 hours per week, work from home, with flexibility around the volunteer’s availability and the needs of the organisation.
Reporting
The National Fundraising Officer reports to the Chair of the Board and works closely with the Treasurer, Board members, staff and other fundraising volunteers.
Volunteer now and be part of something truly meaningful!