Fundraising Assistant - Ramadan Temp

Here at Action For Humanity, we have an exciting opportunity for a flexible and dynamic Fundraising Assistant to join our team based in Salford, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a part-time basis, but you will work significantly more hours in the month of Ramadan. Action For Humanity is a charity that aims to provide aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

The Fundraising Assistant will provide hands on administrative and operational support to Action For Humanity’s Fundraising team. They will assist with planning, preparation, and execution of fundraising activities, including assisting with mosque tours, dinners, and other events. The post holder will work around 15-20 hours up to Ramadan; however hours will be increased significantly during Ramadan. Travel to venues across the UK will be required.

The Fundraising Assistant will be responsible for the following:

Administrative and operational support

• To provide administrative support to the Fundraising team, including with preparing plans, letters, emails, and other documentation.
• To provide operational support to the Fundraising team, including support for charity and community events, activities, and initiatives in the run up to and during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Activities will include mosque tours and dinners.
• To work closely with and support the Fundraising team and volunteers to ensure Action For Humanity maintains a strong staffing level and presence at key events.
• To attract donations by being a proactive and willing fundraiser who portrays Action For Humanity’s programmes and projects in the best light.
• Ensure any documentation such as donation forms and income logs are processed correctly.
• Ensure AFH property and cash are handled responsibly at events and cash is securely processed after events.
• Be willing to work extensive hours during the month of Ramadan.
• Be willing to travel to and work in venues across the UK.

Other

• Follow the Fundraising Code of Conduct and all AFH policies.
• Act as an ambassador for AFH.

What we are looking for in our Fundraising Assistant:

Education

• Strong language and numerical skills Experience
• 1 year of experience of fundraising or volunteer work Skills
• Knowledge of the Muslim charity sector
• Strong administration skills
• Own and drive a car (Desirable but not essential)

Languages

• Strong written and spoken English
• Other languages such as Arabic and Urdu a bonus

Benefits of joining us include:

• Pay of £12.60 per hour;
• Flexibility (work from home, office and other locations, and flexible working hours)
• Modern office in central Manchester location with free parking, break out room, and prayer facilities.

This would be an ideal role for a flexible and dynamic individual looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures

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