Senior Fundraising Officer

Senior Fundraising Officer Location: Blackburn Salary: £28,000-£38,000 (DOE) Our client are a well-established masjid in Blackburn delivering a major community development. To support this project and strengthen long-term sustainability, we are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer with proven results and existing contacts across the charity, community, or faith sectors. This is a strategic, relationship-driven role suited to someone who already knows how to raise significant funds, build donor networks, and deliver successful campaigns. Key Responsibilities Lead fundraising for both the masjid and the new project Use existing contacts, networks, and relationships to accelerate income generation Grow standing orders, monthly giving, and long-term donor commitments Secure business sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and major donors Plan and deliver fundraising events, donor dinners, and community campaigns Produce digital fundraising content (social media, WhatsApp, email) Manage donor pipelines, pledges, follow-ups, and CRM records Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual fundraising targets Support Ramadan fundraising and major seasonal campaigns Essential Experience Proven fundraising experience in charity, community, faith, or non-profit sectors Existing contacts or networks that can be leveraged for fundraising Demonstrable success in raising significant funds (£100k+ annually preferred) Strong relationship-building and donor engagement skills Confident ..... full job details .....