Giving Generosity Advisor

Overview

WMJobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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The Birmingham Diocesan Board of Finance (Church of England Birmingham) is recruiting to strengthen the team that works with parishes to develop generosity and funding for the Common Fund. The role focuses on building long-term relationships with parishes, delivering bespoke plans to increase giving, and enabling parishes to participate in the Common Fund.

The primary focus of this role is to work with parishes to:

• Understand their current financial situation and how this links to the wider Church of England Birmingham situation.
• Understand our model and how support is on offer for parishes who are economically deprived.
• Assess with them the support needed to increase generosity and giving at a local level and create an action plan around this that is bespoke and contextual.
• Create a long-term plan for their participation in the common fund.

There are two Giving & Generosity Advisor roles and one Giving & Generosity Support Officer role. Together this team will work with all of our parishes to roll out our financial approach through in-person meetings and the available support.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop strong relationships with parishes to enable project success and connect parishes with the DBF, signposting to other teams and projects as needed.
• Inspiring and encouraging parishes in their Christian approach to giving and generosity.
• Creating bespoke multiyear plans for the Common Fund with parishes, supported by a Steering Group including Archdeacons and other stakeholders.
• Provide consultancy, resources, and hands-on support to grow regular giving, legacies, and other financial support, drawing on resources from the national church and the Cornerstone Grants Platform. The post-holder may engage in the National Giving Team work.
• Develop and deliver training for clergy, lay leaders and PCCs on theology and practice of giving and practical financial management (with the Finance Team).
• Work closely with the Finance Team on technical accounting, governance and financial management relevant to parishes.
• Encourage and assist parishes in implementing the Parish Giving Scheme, contactless giving, and related diocesan resources.
• Source, develop and curate practical resources (digital and print) to support local stewardship campaigns and initiatives.
• Evaluate the impact of stewardship and generosity initiatives and adapt strategies accordingly to achieve project outcomes.
• With the Communications Team, create compelling communication tools that articulate the impact of generosity.

As we are looking to recruit two people into these roles there is flexibility to appoint people with complementary skill sets who may have greater expertise in certain elements of the role.

Essential Qualifications &

Experience:

• Strong understanding of church governance structures and financial operations and requirements.
• Knowledge of generosity principles and Christian financial stewardship.
• A prayerful Christian with a deep commitment to the Church’s mission (Genuine Occupational Requirement).
• Experience of working in a sensitive environment and handling confidential matters with tact and diplomacy.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Resilient and adaptable, able to handle challenges and maintain momentum in a demanding role.
• Strong people skills, able to engage effectively with parishes and church communities.
• Good communicator able to engage a wide range of stakeholders and hold their attention.
• Trustworthy and credible, able to build and maintain confidence with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Empathetic towards parishes and deeply committed to supporting the local church.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, capable of handling difficult conversations with care and professionalism.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and keep track of numerous ongoing responsibilities.
• Capable implementer, ensuring initiatives are delivered successfully at local and diocesan levels.
• Financially literate, with understanding of budgets, stewardship, and sustainability within the Church.
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