Application Guide

How to Apply for Part Time Fundraising Officer - North of England

at Third Solutions

🏢 About Third Solutions

Third Solutions represents a well-respected social welfare charity known for its collaborative and inclusive working culture and competitive employee benefits. The organization offers the unique opportunity to work remotely in the North of England while contributing to meaningful social welfare causes, with flexibility like school-hour scheduling for part-time roles.

About This Role

This Part Time Fundraising Officer role involves developing and delivering regional and corporate fundraising programs in the North of England, specifically focusing on Manchester or Liverpool. You'll build relationships with supporters and corporate partners, design community fundraising activities, and support events to drive fundraising success for the charity's mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve virtual meetings with the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager to coordinate regional strategies, researching potential corporate partners in Manchester or Liverpool, connecting with community supporters via phone or video calls, and planning upcoming fundraising events or campaigns. You'll balance relationship management with administrative tasks while working from your home office in the North of England.

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🎯 Who Third Solutions Is Looking For

  • Has proven experience in general fundraising, particularly with corporate partnerships and community engagement in the North of England region
  • Demonstrates strong relationship-building skills with individual supporters, corporate partners, and community groups
  • Can work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager
  • Is flexible with scheduling and can manage 21 hours weekly, potentially within school hours as mentioned

📝 Tips for Applying to Third Solutions

1

Highlight specific fundraising experience in the North of England, mentioning Manchester or Liverpool region involvement

2

Emphasize your ability to work remotely while maintaining strong relationship-building outcomes

3

Demonstrate understanding of corporate partnership development, including charity of the year opportunities

4

Show how you've designed supporter-led fundraising activities in previous roles

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Mention any experience with social welfare charities or similar mission-driven organizations

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your proven fundraising experience, specifically with corporate partnerships and community engagement', 'Understanding of the North of England fundraising landscape and regional dynamics', 'Ability to work flexibly within the 21-hour part-time structure, potentially during school hours', "Passion for social welfare causes and alignment with the charity's mission"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Research the charity's specific social welfare focus and current fundraising initiatives
  • → Look into corporate partnership trends in the North of England, particularly Manchester and Liverpool
  • → Investigate the charity's existing community engagement and supporter activities
  • → Understand the competitive landscape of social welfare charities in the UK

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience developing corporate partnerships in the North of England region
2 How would you approach building relationships with community groups in Manchester or Liverpool remotely?
3 Share an example of a successful supporter-led fundraising activity you designed or implemented
4 How do you prioritize tasks when working part-time (21 hours) with flexible scheduling?
5 What strategies would you use to steward major donors and maintain long-term relationships?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without demonstrating specific fundraising experience or regional knowledge of North England
  • Failing to address how you'll manage remote work and part-time hours effectively
  • Using generic application materials that don't reference corporate partnerships or community fundraising specifically

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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