Head of Fundraising
Durham Cricket C.I.C.
Head of Fundraising
£27000
Durham Cricket C.I.C., Birtley, Gateshead
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 21 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c65a00d289be4a909c786976a5e9ac1b
Full Job Description
- Lead on all fundraising activities for the Foundation with specific focus on the agreed targets. This will include partnership arrangements, pursuing available grants and identifying opportunities for enhancing community activity of whatever nature especially with health and wellbeing in mind, and at games and specific fundraising events.
- Agree an annual Fundraising and Events Strategy for the Foundation in partnership with the DCF Finance committee.
- Build relationship with associated fundraising partners to broaden the reach and impact of the work of the Foundation.
- Sell tickets for events, working in partnership with Durham Cricket where applicable.
- Maximise fundraising through new and innovative methods.
- Promote the work of the Foundation at Fundraising events and through associated media and literature.
- Manage and deliver events or other activities that aim to generate donations or more generally increase awareness of the Foundation.
- Secure funding by approaching trusts, businesses, or individuals.
- Create and deliver campaigns for donations.
- Create and maintain performance reports to ensure clear visibility of the efforts required to reach the target.
- Experience in a similar role, either paid or voluntary.
- Track record of event management.
- Passion for working within the charitable sector.
- Being creative and innovative to constantly find new ways to raise funds.
- Track record of meeting fundraising targets.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work in a busy environment with financial targets.
- Ability to respond to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to create and maintain relationships, and thrives on teamwork.
- Ability to learn quickly and a 'can do' attitude.
- Good Computer literacy, including MS Office.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Emotional intelligence and ability to influence.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Some flexibility around working hours will be required including evenings and weekends.
The Person
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Durham Cricket to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Furthermore, Durham Cricket will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above situations.
We recognize and value the difference and individual contribution that people make to the organisation. We strive to ensure that diversity as well as equality is embedded in all our policies, procedures and practices, responding to employees' needs and encouraging employee development to increase their contribution to effective service delivery.
SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY
Durham Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.
HOURS
Full Time, 35 hours per week
Satisfactory ECB DBS Check, and the right to work in the United Kingdom