Fundraiser
Hosted by: Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green
Opportunity Description: Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green are an established Community Group based at Shireoaks, that works to develop, maintain and enhance the former Shireoaks Colliery now known as Woodlands and Coach Wood Green. We do this in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council and we have recently leased an area which is being developed as a Wildlife Discovery Area, to create a place where people can visit to learn about the habitats and species.
We are solely funded by grant funding and we have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to support with fundraising, This primarily involves:
1. Researching grant-making organisations
2. Contribute to bid writing for grant/trust applications
3. Outreach to community funds and trusts
4. Develop and broaden corporate support where applicable
5. Bringing new and innovative ideas for fundraising to the group
We are solely funded by grant funding and we have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to support with fundraising, This primarily involves:
1. Researching grant-making organisations
2. Contribute to bid writing for grant/trust applications
3. Outreach to community funds and trusts
4. Develop and broaden corporate support where applicable
5. Bringing new and innovative ideas for fundraising to the group
Type of Activity: Business, Management, Development & Research, Marketing, PR & Media
Areas of Interest: Animals/Wildlife, Conservation/environment, Heritage, Marketing, Public Events
Skills: Creative, Leadership, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: We are looking for someone who is passionate about nature and the environment and supports the aims for the community group. You will have good IT skills, Word and Excel and you own IT equipment. You will be self motivated and creative, with excellent communication skills.
Previous experience in fundraising, sales or marketing might be helpful but is not necessary.
Previous experience in fundraising, sales or marketing might be helpful but is not necessary.
Requirements:
Suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Family, Online, From Home, People Seeking Work, Older People
Practical considerations: Home -based and own IT equipment
Recruitment method: Informal Discussion
Disabled Access details: None
Expenses details: If there are expenses these would be reimbursed as agreed by the Management Committee
Any Age/Gender restrictions: None
Induction Arrangments: Onboarding with the Management Committee and access to document storage system and a visit to the site
Insurance Cover: Yes