Community Fundraising Officer

About the Role

The Community Fundraising Officer will be responsible for developing, supporting, and growing the community-based income for Doctors Worldwide (DWW). Working closely with local supporters, volunteers, groups, schools, and businesses, the postholder will build strong relationships, plan and implement community-based fundraising activities, deliver excellent supporter care, and help secure sustainable income to support the medical/healthcare work we do at Doctors Worldwide.

This role is suitable for someone who is both organised and hands-on, whilst also looking to move into a managerial role with a view to growing the fundraising department of DWW and their own role within the organisation.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Income Generation

• Plan, deliver, and grow community fundraising activity across allocated regions.
• Identify new community fundraising opportunities, networks, and partnerships.
• Support individuals and groups undertaking their own events and challenges.
• Promote charity-led fundraising campaigns and seasonal appeals.
• Work towards agreed income targets while maintaining best practice and compliance.

Supporter Care & Relationship Building

• Provide high-quality stewardship to supporters, including regular communication, fundraising materials, and guidance.
• Build long-lasting relationships with community groups, schools, small businesses, clubs, faith groups, and local organisations.
• Recruit, support, and motivate fundraising volunteers and ambassadors.

Event Delivery

• Support the development and delivery of charity-led community events.
• Work with relevant people and external partners to ensure events are safe, fun, and financially viable.
• Attend community events, cheque presentations, and partner engagements as a charity representative.

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of supporter interactions and income using DWW internal CRM system on excel
• Ensure fundraising activities comply with UK fundraising regulations and GDPR.
• Produce timely reports, projections, and post-event evaluations.

Marketing & Communications

• Work with the communications team to promote community fundraising opportunities across social media, newsletters, website, and press.
• Develop fundraising materials and toolkits for community fundraisers.
• Act as a local ambassador for the charity at public events, talks, and engagement activities