
Good news! We are now hiring our first full-time staff position at Orchard OCD.
We are seeking to recruit a full-time Fundraising and Communications Officer that can be based at our shared office space in Cambridge or remotely or a mix of both.
This position will build on the successful fundraising we have been doing so far (including a successful crowdfunding campaign last year, applications to trusts and foundations, and building a volunteer network).
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising
- Working with the board and volunteers on new virtual community fundraising projects.
- Working with the board and volunteers on digital fundraising campaigns (crowdfunding, etc).
- Researching suitable trusts and foundations, writing applications and maintaining up-to-date records of deadlines.
- Researching suitable corporate partners and planning pitches to create corporate partnerships.
- Creating a database of supporters from digital fundraising campaigns.
- Claiming Gift Aid from HMRC for Orchard.
- Coming up with new fundraising ideas and initiatives.
Communications
- Post regularly on the Orchard social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn).
- Work with the board and volunteers to produce regular blogs, webinars and e-newsletters to promote our work.
- Produce monthly social media and website analytics.
- Run the Orchard website.
- Help produce videos about OCD.
- Raise awareness about OCD and reduce stigma related to it.
- General communications and administration.
Essential
- Interpersonal skills – communicates clearly & works well as a part of a varied team.
- Administration skills, including excellent IT literacy.
- Excellent social media skills.
- Basic understanding of social media analytics and good practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Understanding/experience of working in the non-profit or mental health field.
- Copywriting skills.
- Basic understanding of medical research terms & processes
- Basic understanding of design platforms e.g. Adobe Photoshop
- Basic understanding of WordPress
Interested? (Closing Date: October 28th 2021)