Group Fundraiser

• With your Management Team, plan how much money is needed to be raised to cover group expenses and agree best approaches to fundraising.
• Write applications to local community funding organisations and businesses.
• Arrange fundraising events, as agreed by Management Team.
• Maintain a database of fundraisers.
• Make public acknowledgement and thanks to donors.
• Attending Management Team meetings, typically every 6-8 weeks.

Skills

• Knowledge and previous experience of fundraising is desirable, though not essential.
• A willingness to seek out potential sources of funding.
• Experience of writing funding bids is desirable, though not essential.
• Good negotiating and influencing skills.
• The ability to use initiative and work independently.
• A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.
• An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for ands offer support to the Team.
• A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.
• Energy and enthusiasm with an average of three hours a month to commit to the role.