Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Executive

About the Role

As part of an ambitious new long-term strategy and plan for fundraising growth and development, the Rangers Charity Foundation is seeking a dynamic and motivated Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Executive to support the delivery of our fundraising strategy. This new role, supported by our Fundraising Manager and alongside a Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Executive, will focus on generating income through individual giving, corporate partnerships, events, and campaigns, helping us to continue making a meaningful impact in our community and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate fundraiser who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to working for a charity that changes lives.

Our Values and Expectations

At the Rangers Charity Foundation, our team is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing work environment, guided by our core values:

• Committed to Excellence – We are committed to excellence in our personal work ethic and ensuring that our charitable work is delivered to the highest standards.
• Inclusive – We celebrate the diversity of those we support and champion their inclusion in our charitable work. Everyone is unique and has a positive role to play in the Foundation’s success.  
• Compassionate – We aim to treat everyone with compassion and provide tailored support which recognises individual needs.
• Team Focused – We will invest in a dedicated, inclusive and talented staff team, nurture each other and forge an unbreakable team ethos and culture.  
• Ambitious – We will not shy away from challenge and be ambitious in the standards we set and the outcomes we pursue.

Our Expectations

Everyone in the Rangers Charity Foundation adds value. Everyone contributes. Everyone has the potential to make the Foundation better.

• You represent the Rangers Charity Foundation, recognising your responsibility to the organisation as much as it has a responsibility to you.
• You are committed to delivering your role effectively while contributing to the Foundation’s wider objectives.
• You support the well-being and development of your colleagues.
• You believe in and actively promote the Foundation’s strategy by:
• Understanding and communicating it effectively
• Demonstrating its impact through your daily work
• Embedding it into management and performance monitoring
• You foster a collaborative environment by breaking down silos, encouraging open communication, and respecting different roles and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Foundation’s fundraising strategy across individual giving, corporate partnerships, events, and campaigns.
• Managing and delivering a number of fundraising events and activities as directed and agreed with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, with targeted and specific outcomes.
• Support the expansion of the Foundation’s True Blue Heroes Campaign, encouraging supporters to take on personal fundraising challenges. 
• Contribute to the development and help coordinate the delivery of a significant new regular giving campaign.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, supporters, and partners, ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement.
• Share responsibility for managing key charity partnerships, supporting relationship development and activation.
• Respond to general and complex enquiries from supporters, partners, and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns, including digital and direct mail appeals.
• Maintain accurate donor records and income tracking using the Foundation’s CRM system.
• Contribute to the Foundation’s fan engagement strategy, often taking the lead in implementing related fundraising and engagement activities.
• Contribute to the Foundation’s overall strategy and charitable activities as part of the wider team.
• Any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role, as required by the Foundation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience and success in fundraising, income generation, or supporter engagement relevant to this role within a charity or similar environment.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with a passion for engaging supporters and partners.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• A commitment to the Foundation’s values and mission.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a meaningful and impactful organisation. If you are passionate about fundraising and want to make a difference within a charitable setting, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

Please send your CV with covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, referring to the job description. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Application window will close at midnight on Sunday 5th July and interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our Fundraising & Partnerships Manager, Allison Forsyth.