Fundraising Officer

Organisation: Palace for Life Foundation
Salary: £27,000-£29,500
Location: South London
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 1 July 2025
Job Description: Are you an individual with a proactive, innovative mindset? We are looking for a new member of our Fundraising Team to drive unrestricted income through donations, our large-scale fundraising events, matchday fundraising and various other fundraising channels, in aid of supporting our work in south London.

The ideal candidate will support community fundraising; they will be an excellent communicator and networker who can build relationships and increase income through various tactics.

What We Offer

Flexible & remote working;
Competitive salary and benefits package (including healthcare plan, discounts and match tickets);
26 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays);
A personal development plan and training opportunities;
Make a difference to the lives of young people in South London.

Job Purpose

Lead on and secure new single and regular donations for Palace for Life
Ensure all donors and fundraisers are cultivated through a supporter journey
Recruit participants for Palace for Life fundraising events
Support the planning of Palace for Life events
Work on every Crystal Palace F.C. men’s first-team home matchdays throughout the season and agreed women’s fixtures to generate donations from the fanbase using a variety of tactics (leading a small team of volunteers) Time off in lieu provided
Be the face of Palace for Life on matchdays, turning fan energy into donations
Connect with Palace fan groups and local businesses to spread the word of Palace for Life and encourage donations and/or participation in fundraising events
Lead and maintain the Palace for Life matchday lottery

Job Requirements

Have a passion for charity fundraising, to help transform the lives of young people.
Have experience in fundraising or a role with transferrable skills.
A skill for networking, able to convert casual fans into committed donors.
Have experience in using CRM systems to track, build and maintain supporter relationships.
Be proactive and innovative to implement new ideas to drive fresh income.
Have the ability to build in-person and online relationships with donors, event participants, volunteers, HNWI’s and other general stakeholders.
How to apply: Please apply via our website https://palaceforlifefoundation.teamtailor.com/jobs/6034165-fundraising-officer