Volunteer fundraising Officer - The Social Supermarket Initiative

The Social Supermarket Initiative (SSI) is a community-led social enterprise tackling food insecurity and promoting sustainable community growth through our affordable supermarket model, outreach programmes, and ethical partnerships. We are seeking a Volunteer Fundraising Officer to support SSI’s financial sustainability and growth. This role will focus on securing funding through grant writing, donor engagement, and community fundraising initiatives, ensuring SSI can continue delivering its mission and expanding its social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and pursue grant opportunities, donor funding, and community fundraising streams.
• Develop high-quality, persuasive, and compliant funding proposals and applications.
• Maintain SSI’s funding tracker, calendar, and reporting systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, local partners, and community stakeholders.
• Support outcome and impact reporting to funders and the board.
• Contribute to SSI’s fundraising strategy and advise on opportunities for growth.

Core Duties

• Ensure fundraising and grant activities align with SSI’s mission and compliance standards.
• Exercise professionalism, diligence, and integrity in all fundraising matters.
• Safeguard financial accuracy and transparency in proposals and reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, stories, and supporting evidence for applications.
• Create compelling marketing materials to promote fundraising initiatives across various channels.
• Join working groups or project committees related to fundraising and development.

Expectations of the Role

• Attend and contribute to team meetings and planning sessions.
• Stay informed about trends in funding, social enterprise, and community development.
• Participate in project groups or campaigns where relevant to fundraising objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold SSI’s ethical standards, including diversity and inclusion.

About You

Essential

• Commitment to SSI’s mission and community impact.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor management.
• Solutions-driven mindset, with attention to detail and accuracy in proposals and budgets.

Desirable

• Knowledge of social enterprise, food systems, sustainability, or community engagement.
• Understanding of finance, governance, or nonprofit operations.
• Lived experience of food insecurity or involvement in community-led initiatives.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven social enterprise with measurable community impact.
• Hands-on experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor management.
• Networking opportunities through community events and partnerships.
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel and meeting expenses.
• Training and professional development to support growth and impact on SSI’s mission.

How to Apply
Please send your CV (max 2 pages) and a short statement (max 300 words) outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.