At a glance

Skills

Social media marketing
Fundraising events
Fundraising research / Bid writing
Fundraising strategy

Where

Enfield, En3 7wr

Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week

Voice Out Woman (VOW) is a charitable organisation that provides support to women from the BAME community improving women’s skills and abilities in term of employability.

What will you be doing?

Main purpose of the job:

Organise activities and project to raise funds
Identify and build relationship with potential donors
Design and produce promotional materials
Raise awareness of the charity’s aims, goals and financial needs
Monitor budgets, expense, reports or other financial datas

Key Task and Responsibilities:

Develop corporate fundraising programmes (Gala Awards Dinner, Empowerment Conferences)
Develop strategies to encourage new or increase contributions
Create and update donor databases
Monitor progress of fundraising activities and projects
Design or produce material such as posters, websites or newsletter to promote, market or advertise fundraising events.
Contact corporate representatives, Government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of the charity causes, activities or needs.
The volunteer is required to carry out tasks within his/her level of skills and abilities

Person Specification:

Desirable at least 3 years previous experience as fundraiser
Good experience with bid-writing
Commitment to empowering women voices and rights
Creativity, imagination and an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
Proactive attitude, drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion
Good organisation and project management skills
Be able to work as a part of a team

What are we looking for?

You will at least 3 years experience of raising funds.

Supporting our community fundraising group to help raise vital funds and the profile of the charity. You will attend regular meetings throughout the year to discuss and plan events.
You can also get involved with leading on fundraising events such as open gardens, quiz nights and music evenings.
You will be required to think of new event ideas to boost our fundraising efforts.
You will be asked to build links with local businesses and maintain existing connections to increase their financial and in-kind support of our work (such as providing raffle prizes and venue space).
You will assist at events by helping to set up and looking after a stand/stall.
You will support the promotion of our events through social media and posting publicity material in your local community.

What difference will you make?

Your help and expertise will enable us to adapt and survive, to scope new possibilities, activities and ways of working.

Opportunity to work in a friendly and empowering environment
Good opportunity to increase your involvement in a community group and utilize your skills and abilities regarding fundraising

About Voice out woman (VOW)

Causes

Black, asian and minority ethnic groups

Children / families

Community safety / victim support / domestic violence

Counselling / advice

Education

Poverty relief

Training / employment support

Women

Young people

Organisation type:

Not for profit

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