Volunteer Local Fundraiser

What will you be doing?

The Fundraiser is part of a small Management team  With the management team you will 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 the Management Team Maintain a database of fundraisers Make public acknowledgement and thanks to donors Attend management team meetings once per month  - Zoom or in person

What are we looking for?

Knowledge and previous experience of fundraising ( 3+ years ) is essential  A willingness to seek out potential sources of funding Experience of writing funding bids is desirable 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 to both ask for support and give support to the team Energy and enthusiasm

What difference will you make?

Your valued input will help our Management Team continue to support adults in our local area with their reading We have been established for 4 years now and have 7 Reading graduates and 16 Reading partnerships currently in action