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Community Fundraising OfficerLocation: Remote (UK-based)Hours: 30 hours per week, fully flexibleSalary: £27,000 FTE (pro-rata for 30 hours)Contract: 1-year Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension subject to performance)About Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP)Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP) is a specialist animal protection organisation that investigates, disrupts, protects and rescues animals from organised animal cruelty.We work through intelligence-led investigations and partnerships with law enforcement across the globe. Our work is unapologetically justice-led, outcomes-focused, and impact-driven.AWIP is a remote-first, flexible organisation. We prioritise autonomy, trust, and clarity.Values alignmentAWIP is a close-knit, mission-driven team working to end organised animal cruelty.Because of the nature of our work, we are particularly interested in candidates whose personal values strongly align with animal protection. A cruelty-free lifestyle (such as veganism or vegetarianism) is therefore preferred, though we welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to protecting animals and is aligned with our mission.About the roleWe are seeking a Community Fundraising Officer to lead and deliver a small number of high-impact virtual fundraising challenges and supporter-led events each year.This role exists to generate lumpy, time-bound income spikes through well-executed campaigns.This is a delivery-focused, commercially minded position suited to someone who is comfortable working with data, managing budgets, and being accountable for results.Key responsibilitiesVirtual fundraising challenges (core responsibility):Designing and delivering 3–4 virtual fundraising challenges per year.Managing each challenge end-to-end, including campaign concept and structure, participant onboarding and journey, fundraising targets, timelines, delivery, and wrap-up.Running private Facebook Groups or similar community spaces during live challenge periods.Managing paid incentives and paid social advertising budgets.Ensuring challenges are repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective.Supporter-led and external eventsCoordinating and promoting participation in:Run for Charity eventsOverseas challenge events (e.g. treks)Peer-to-peer fundraising (e.g. birthday fundraisers or evergreen P2P)Acting as the main point of contact for supporters taking partProviding clear guidance, materials, and support while keeping delivery light-touchIncome, data & performanceOwning net income targets for each campaignMonitoring and analysing campaign performanceTracking: Spend, Cost per lead, Activation rates, Funds raised.Reporting clearly on outcomes, learning, and recommendationsContinuously refining formats to improve performance year-on-yearAbout youYou will bring:Experience in community fundraising, events fundraising, or supporter-led campaignsStrong project management skills with the ability to deliver campaigns to deadlineHigh-performance mindset with confidence working to clear income targets and demonstrating Return on Investment (ROI)Proficiency with digital platforms and tools such as:Meta Ads, FundraiseUp and/or Raisely, Google Analytics.Comfort interpreting data and adjusting campaigns based on performanceThe ability to work independently in a fully remote environmentAlignment with AWIP’s mission and comfort working in a justice-led organisationExperience delivering virtual fundraising challenges or digitally driven campaigns is highly desirable.Working pattern & flexibility30 hours per week, fully flexibleFully remote (UK-based)Occasional evening or weekend work around campaign launchesTime Off In Lieu (TOIL) provided for any additional hours worked during peak periodsSalary & benefits£27,000 FTE (pro-rata for 30 hours = £23,142.86)8% employer pension contribution with NEST PensionsPrivate healthcare and dental insurance with Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Training and development opportunitiesFully remote, flexible working environmentContract details1-year fixed-term contractPossibility of extension subject to performance and organisational needsHow to applyClosing date: ASAPExpected start date: January 2026This role requires urgent placement and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.Please send:Your CVA covering letter explaining your relevant experience, values alignment, and interest in the roleAny applications without a covering letter will be not considered.