Responsible for the day to day running of the charity, working with 5 trustees with common goal of maximising charity funds to enable the support of families across Scotland where there is a child with a terminal illness.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organising all aspects of charity fundraising events including securing sponsors and promoting events to increase entry registrations, to ensure success of the event and maximise funds raised on the day.
• Liaising with event organisers for affiliated events, actively promoting the event to fill charity places and attending event to support participants and raise charity awareness. 
• Continuously looking at alternative options for charity funding through research and completing applications for grants and charitable foundations where eligible. 
• Managing relationships with charity of the year companies, including attending regular meetings and presenting lunch and learn sessions.
• Attending cheque presentations and photo shoots with local groups / organisations.
• Working with schools for YPI initiative, meeting with groups of pupils to provide charity information, support and guide through development of presentation and attend finals if successful.
• Attending and actively contributing to monthly charity meetings to support fundraising events and day to day running of the charity. 
• Keeping accurate track of charity funding through analysing fundraising portal reports.
• Building relationships with local press, writing and submitting press releases for forthcoming events/subjects of interest.
• Maintaining adequate supply of charity stock and consumables to ensure ability to support fundraising events and supporters. 
• Additionally, general office administration including supporting individual fundraisers, updating website and social media pages with current fundraising / charity news.

Applicants to this role require

• Excellent communication skills, with ability to build strong working relationships with charity associates.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. 
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload accordingly.
• Display a flexible approach to work. 
• Able to support the team in a positive manner.