Community Fundraiser

As a Community Fundraiser, you will build relationships with local people, schools, community groups and businesses to raise money for charities and health and care organisations. You'll organise events, inspire people to get involved and help raise funds that support important services in your community

You will normally be responsible for tasks such as being a key contact for all community fundraising enquiries, responding to telephone calls, emails and letters, collation and sending of information packs to potential and current supporters when necessary and advising the general public, patients and colleagues on queries relating to fundraising.

Community Fundraiser is also known as Charity Fundraiser.

Role Characteristics

Organise community fundraising events and activities
Build relationships with local groups and supporters
Promote fundraising campaigns and good causes
Encourage people to get involved and make a difference
Work with volunteers, charities and community organisations
Give talks to groups or seek photo opportunities with the media.

Skills

Communication
Active listening
Customer service
Creative thinking
Organisation
Working with groups

Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

Volunteering or work experience

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GCSEs

BTEC, T-Level or A-Levels

Undergraduate degree

How to become

To become a Community Fundraiser, you will usually complete a qualification in business, health and social care, public services, marketing or a related subject, or gain experience through volunteering and community activities.

Study a course or qualification – useful qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths, alongside subjects such as Business, Health and Social Care, Media, Psychology or Sociology, as well as relevant T Levels and BTECs.
Gain experience – volunteering for charities, helping at community events, taking part in school projects, fundraising activities or youth groups can help you develop valuable skills.
Build community engagement experience – opportunities that involve working with people, organising activities or promoting events can all be useful preparation.

You can then continue developing your skills through workplace learning, professional development or higher education.

Alongside education, you may also want to build some relevant work or voluntary experience in charities, community projects, customer service, events, healthcare organisations or public services, and think about developing your communication, organisation, confidence, teamwork, creativity and relationship-building skills.

Where can this role lead

From your role as a Community Fundraiser, you could specialise in volunteer management, communications and community engagement by becoming a Volunteer Coordinator, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer or Public Relations Officer. You could also move sideways into Community Champion, Advocacy Worker, Community Development Support Worker or Employment Advisor roles, where you would continue supporting and engaging local communities. With experience, you could progress into Project Manager, Service Manager, Primary Care Commissioning Officer or Registered Manager roles. If you would like to work more directly with people and communities, you could pursue roles such as Health Trainer, Social Prescriber, Peer Support Worker or Activities Worker.