Finance and Fundraising Officer - SPIN (Single Parent Information Network)

Finance and Fundraising Officer - SPIN (Single Parent Information Network)

Posted for SPIN (Single Parent Information Network)

Posted by Mid Sussex Voluntary Action

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SPIN is a Brighton-based charity that has been running for 20 years supporting single parent families through information, social activities, advocacy and peer support. We are a small, friendly team of volunteers working together to create positive change for families within our community.

Role Overview


In this role, you’ll help manage our financial accounts and assist with fundraising. Tasks include preparing financial reports for committee meetings and funders, drafting funding bids, liaising with funders, and tracking progress from initial applications through to reporting on funds received. 

Why volunteer with SPIN 

• Develop skills and gain experience in finance and fundraising (helpful for CV and future career opportunities)
• Professional references provided after a period of consistent volunteering.
• Travel and subsistence expenses reimbursed when in the office all day.
• Learn about the voluntary and community sector in Brighton & Hove.
• You will receive induction into SPIN and be supported by the Director and/or the Volunteer Coordinator in your role.
• Training opportunities run by external providers

• Maintaining and updating financial accounts relating both to the organisation and the members. (These are to be moved from Excel into an accounting system reflecting FCR (full cost recovery).)
• Managing and paying volunteer expenses
• Managing bank activities and statements and checking against accounts held
• Preparing and presenting reports for the Director and Committee.
• Drafting and submitting funding bids for running costs 
• Drafting and submitting funding bids for specific projects.
• Following up on submitted applications.
• Monitoring and reporting to funders on grants received.
• Assisting in income diversification initiatives eg lottery, donate now buttons etc 

What skills do I need?

• Interest in supporting single parent families 
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Volunteers with their own laptop for office and home-based work 
• Ability to learn and use digital systems.
• Organised and proactive approach to managing tasks and reporting.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Able to and willing to volunteer unsupervised and use own initiative

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.