Summary We want to work with a Charity Fundraising Executive who will help shape and drive our fundraising function. This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned international charitable publisher and make a major impact in raising money to expand the reach of our children's reading app in multiple languages.
Responsibilities & objectives- Develop into the main point of contact for the foundation’s fundraising function
- Building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Be a strong storyteller able to communicate passionately and persuasively in writing, verbally, via reports, and presentations
- Be comfortable talking about donations and handling sensitive information and situations with discretion
- Create and maintain lists and databases of the profiles and fundraising activity of potential private donors, major donors, trusts, philanthropic institutions, and funds.
- Write fundraising proposals and applications.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to promote fundraising campaigns.
Qualifications & Work Experience- Record of identifying donors and raising money, including new business
- Experience working in the charity sector
- Up-to-date knowledge of GDPR and fundraising legislation
Behavioural Competencies- Quality-oriented while meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong creative and critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
About YouYou will be a highly capable communicator with excellent relationship-building skills and someone who is comfortable working cross-culturally. Experience in the education sector is desirable. You will have a passion for books and the power of literature to change lives.