Offer summary

Qualifications:

Good organisational skills, Strong interpersonal skills and people management experience, Experience in leadership to motivate a team, Knowledge of local community networks.

Key responsabilities:

Support and encourage volunteers in fundraising activities

Plan and coordinate fundraising events with other volunteers and staff

Delegate key tasks before and during events

Ensure funds raised are accounted for and comply with Cats Protection policies.

At Cats Protection we’re here for every cat. At the forefront of research on cat welfare, we use our decades of experience to support cat owners to keep their pets happy, healthy and safe. From creating a cat-friendly home, to understanding their behaviour, to fostering cats for anyone fleeing domestic abuse. We know that, for many people, their cat is part of the family. So our trained volunteer listeners are here to support anyone who’s dealing with the heartbreak of their cat’s death, a cat who has gone missing or difficult issues like euthanasia. We also offer cat owners peace of mind that, if they should pass away themselves, we’ll look after their cat and find them a loving new home. Helping people understand their cats better means we can often avoid the need for owners to give up their pets. But when rehoming is the right thing to do, we look after cats with care and kindness, and help them find a loving new place to stay. We campaign to make sure cats are not forgotten by decision makers, speaking out on issues like kitten smuggling and cat theft. And we run the world’s largest single-species neutering programme, for both pets and feral cats, to support a healthy and balanced cat population. Whatever it takes, we’re here for cats and the people who care for them. Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Job description

Our fundraising events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events to raise the vital funds needed to help our feline friends.

What difference will you make?

As a Fundraising Events Organiser, you will play a key role in coordinating, motivating and supporting local volunteers in raising those all-important funds. Cats in our care rely on generous donations from people who love cats and count on volunteers like you to make those donations happen. You will lead volunteers in a variety of fundraising events and activities raising much needed funds for cats in your area.

What are we looking for?

Good organisational skills Strong interpersonal skills and people management experience are important for this role Experience of using your leadership skills to bring out the best in your team Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels Comfortable handling money Knowledge of local community networks

What will you be doing?

What the role involves Supporting and encouraging volunteers who want to participate in fundraising activities Working alongside other volunteers and staff to plan fundraising events and activities Co-ordinating and delegating key tasks prior to and at fundraising events Being responsible for funds raised and ensuring that they are accounted for and banked appropriately Maintaining records from fundraising events Encouraging others to promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection Ensuring that fundraising events and activities comply with Cats Protection policy and guidelines and that local licences and permits are obtained prior to the event

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