Imaginate is looking for a part-time Fundraising Officer to raise income streams from trusts and foundations and collaborate on the development of a Corporate Sponsorship and Individual Donor strategy.
Reports to: Chief Executive
Terms of employment: 3 days a week, permanent position. Our preference are days between Monday to Thursday, or with hours split across 5 days
Salary: £25,000 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 5% Employer contribution to pension
We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator both written and verbally, who pays great attention to detail and enjoys working across a team. The role is made up of application writing and reporting, relationship development, and collaboration on fundraising strategies. It is a great role for someone who wants to increase their experience in a small arts organisation - there is space to develop your skills and see the tangible impact of your work.
Please download the Full Applications Guidelines.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a clear understanding of Imaginate’s ethos, objectives and diverse programmes, including the Children’s Festival.
- Support the Chief Executive in the development of a fundraising strategy in collaboration with the senior management team.
- Set ambitious but realistic smaller Trust & Foundation targets, and implement the strategy to reach them.
- Co-ordinate bid-writing across the team to maximise income generation, including writing and/or contributing to bids.
- Compile and write the final evaluation report for funders and sponsors, working with project leads to ensure the necessary material is collected through the course of the project.
- Ensure funders are included within marketing material, in collaboration with the Head of Marketing and Communications.
- Research new funding opportunities and extend current knowledge of Trusts & Foundations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Trusts & Foundations, sponsors and donors.
- Collaborate with Imaginate team members and the board to build relationships with potential funders.
- Represent Imaginate at relevant events with a view to developing new contacts.
- Follow the system in place to record all aspects of fundraising work.
If you have any questions about this role, or any access needs required to complete the application, please contact Belinda McElhinney, Chief Executive by email or on 0131 225 8050, for an informal chat.