Fundraising Champion

Fundraising Champion

Ongoing role
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At a glance

Skills

  • Business development / Sales
  • Commissioning / Contracting
  • Fundraising events
  • Fundraising research / Bid writing
  • Fundraising strategy

Where

London, SW9 1BR
Mainly at home
Travel limit? No specific limit, though knowledge of local area is desired

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month, 1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week

Deadline

15 Dec 2024

South Central Youth is an innovative youth service situated in South London, providing holistic support for young people who are at risk of getting involved with gang culture and crime. Looking for a volunteer to assist with fundraising activities.

What will you be doing?

Objective

The Fundraising Champion will support the CEO in generating income for the charity. The main responsibilities for this role will be generate ideas for fundraising appeals and to support the CEO in their implementation. 

 Key Responsibilities

  • Researching local corporates and high net worth individuals who may be open to collaborating with or funding SCY.
  • Generating ideas for a giving appeal to raise income for the charity and working with the CEO to implement these ideas.
  • Serving as a representative of SCY, championing our course of supporting young people in south London.
  • Connecting SCY with potential funders and donors or being willing to undertake fundraising challenges on behalf of SCY.

Person Specification

  • Strong communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Positive, proactive approach to work and a good team player
  • Good understanding of the charity funding landscape / a track record of fundraising delivery

What are we looking for?

Person Specification

  • Strong communication skills – both written and oral
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Positive, proactive approach to work and a good team player
  • Good understanding of the charity funding landscape / a track record of fundraising delivery

What difference will you make?

This role will help ensure the long term sustainability and success of South Central Youth. As a key volunteer you will help South Central Youth secure the funding needed to deliver life changing services for the young people of south London.

Before you apply

  • Please apply through Reach in the first instance.
  • Please provide your latest CV and a supporting statement (max 2 sides)
Causes
  • Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
  • Children / families
  • Counselling / advice
  • Local / community
  • Mental health
  • Poverty relief
  • Social care
  • Sports
  • Substance misuse
  • Training / employment support
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

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