Volunteer Fundraising Lead

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities and Objectives

To help raise funds for Life Chance Trust so it can provide the services to meet the needs of its young people. Plan and deliver local and community fundraising and awareness events. Support with the marketing to advertise fundraising events Life Chance Trust is a part of. Approaching individuals, shops, organisations for sponsorship and donations. Identify new opportunities to raise funds for Life Chance Trust. Develop and nurture relationships with volunteer fundraisers, with the aim of maximising funds. Develop and nurture relationships with potential funders and fundraising, e.g. local trusts, businesses, community groups and schools. Co-ordinator the recruitment of volunteers to support local fundraising. Ensure the health and safety of participants and volunteers at fundraising events and activities.

What are we looking for?

The Fundraising Lead will have some knowledge and experience of event planning and have the enthusiasm to support a local small charity. They will have brilliant organisation skills and be able to work with other agencies and charities.   Experience and skills

Experience and knowledge of event planning. A professional and friendly manner. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative. Previous fundraising experience would be a bonus but not essential. Commitment to work in compliance with policies and procedures.

What difference will you make?

Life Chance Trust’s mission is to transform the life chances of 16–25-year-olds who have experienced childhood trauma. You will be supporting a charity that is delivering real impact to some of the most vulnerable young people in Devon.