Fundraising Assistant

Who we are

Safe Families is a Christian, community based charity that seeks to empower local volunteers, predominately from the church, to engage with those most at need. We exist to create relationship and connection, offering support, hope and belonging to improve the lives of those in our communities, because everyone deserves to belong.

Working hand-in-hand with Children’s Services and local authorities, we link children, young people and families with local volunteers who can offer help and support. Working with a large volunteer base Safe Families assists families in crisis by offering remote support, respite care to children and befriending to struggling parents and carers.

Role Overview
This exciting and dynamic role is part of a growing fundraising team working on both Safe Families and Home for Good brands, developing our financial sustainability through fundraising, in a way that matches our values, is a key part of our strategy.

The Fundraising Assistant will work closely alongside the Development Managers and the Head of Fundraising, to deliver the fundraising strategy, and to develop and deliver fundraising streams in line with the strategy and the Safe Families and Home for Good values.

This role is focussed on the financial supporter journey, reporting and organising information which helps us to understand where our fundraising is coming from and helping everyone across the wider team feel informed about the difference fundraising is making.

You’ll need to be personable with a passion for people, you’ll love to help organise information, to create clarity through good administration and you’ll be excited about creating new connections. You’ll be able to connect the day-to-day work with a broader vision.

All of which will allow us to support more families. You would work as part of the National team which includes Fundraising and Communications.