Fundraising Officer

The ideal candidate will support community fundraising; they will be an excellent communicator and networker who can build relationships and increase income through various tactics.

Job Purpose

• Lead on and secure new single and regular donations for Palace for Life
• Ensure all donors and fundraisers are cultivated through a supporter journey
• Recruit participants for Palace for Life fundraising events
• Support the planning of Palace for Life events
• Work on every Crystal Palace F.C. men’s first-team home matchdays throughout the season and agreed women’s fixtures to generate donations from the fanbase using a variety of tactics (leading a small team of volunteers) Time off in lieu provided
• Be the face of Palace for Life on matchdays, turning fan energy into donations
• Connect with Palace fan groups and local businesses to spread the word of Palace for Life and encourage donations and/or participation in fundraising events
• Lead and maintain the Palace for Life matchday lottery

Job Requirements

• Have a passion for charity fundraising, to help transform the lives of young people.
• Have experience in fundraising or a role with transferrable skills.
• A skill for networking, able to convert casual fans into committed donors.
• Have experience in using CRM systems to track, build and maintain supporter relationships.
• Be proactive and innovative to implement new ideas to drive fresh income.
• Have the ability to build in-person and online relationships with donors, event participants, volunteers, HNWI’s and other gen