Digital Fundraising Officer

RMA – TRMC

About Us: RMA-The Royal Marines Charity is dedicated to supporting Royal Marines and their families. Our mission is to provide lifelong support to the Royal Marines family, and we are committed to making a positive impact through our various programmes and initiatives. Join our dynamic Community Fundraising team and help us drive forward income generation, reach new audiences, and engage with a wider supporter base through digital channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and optimise digital fundraising income from the public, including individuals, challenge event fundraisers, and community groups.
• Plan and deliver an effective Digital Fundraising Strategy to achieve targets in income, donor acquisition, and event participation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the fundraising team and wider staff to enhance income generation and supporter engagement.
• Research and implement innovative digital tools to engage new supporters.
• Create and implement paid social media content for key fundraising appeals to secure donations and recruit event participants.
• Write and edit compelling content for digital and social media channels in conjunction with the Communications team.
• Monitor and report on digital fundraising campaigns.
• Execute digital fundraising campaigns, including paid advertising on social media.
• Lead content creation and updates for fundraising pages on our website.
• Support the Fundraising Team with events and other duties as necessary, including out-of-hours work and weekend work (with time off in lieu arranged).

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a fundraising position within a non-profit organisation.
• Practical experience with social media and online giving platforms (JustGiving, Enthuse, Give Wheel).
• Proven ability to deliver creative and effective digital fundraising campaigns.
• Understanding of PayPal Giving Fund and Facebook/Instagram Fundraising, to enable management of this process.
• Knowledge of donor stewardship journeys.
• Experience with setting up paid search/PPC campaigns on AdWords.
• Working knowledge of Design and creative outputs.
• Passion for and experience in producing online content and digital communications.
• Abily to deliver on the above is an essential part of the role.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact.
• Opportunity to innovate and drive digital fundraising initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Access to professional development.

Benefits:

• 30 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays.
• Non-Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Gym Access.
• Workplace pension and life assurance after qualifying period.
• Employee assistance scheme.
• Personal development scheme.
• Access to charity healthcare scheme (at cost) after qualifying period.

Hours:- Full-time: Monday – Friday (Weekends as requested). Weekend work will be return with time of in lieu.

Flexible Options: School hours will be accommodated.

Flexible Options: Full-time/Part-time and hybrid work arrangements will be considered.

Office based at CTCRM, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5AR.

Salary: £24K – £26K per annum

How to Apply:

Please email your CV and Cover Letter to Lindsey Barry at [email protected]  with the subject line “DFO Application”.

Closing Date: 2^nd May 2025

Interview Dates: Commencing Monday 12^th May 2025

Due to high application numbers, we may not be able to reply to all unsuccessful candidates. Successful candidates will be informed within one week of the closing date.

Equal Opportunity Statement: RMA-The Royal Marines Charity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

For further information or to express interest, please get in touch with the Employment & Education team via this email address or on 023 9298 1920.