FUNDRAISING AND MARKETING COORDINATOR PERSON SPECIFICATION

  1. Job specific competencies, skills and experience
/ E / D
a)Fundraising
Track record of developing appropriate fundraising strategies to deliver substantial core income targets / E
Experience of successful fundraising from a variety of streams such asdonations, events, community fundraising, corporate sponsorship, grants and membership / E
Track record of developing and writing successful applications to grants and trusts / E
Understanding of and ability to develop and promote membership schemes / E
Experience of using client relationship management systems / D
The ability to ensure the organisation makes the most of opportunities its for fundraising, including developing projects to attract funding / E
Experience of managing the performance of volunteers engaged in fundraising / D
b)Promotional Activities
Experience of raising the public profile of an organisation’s work / E
Good presentation skills including presenting to the press, radio and television / E
Ability to use social media and update websites using content management systems / E
Experience of overseeing the production of publications such as newsletters or magazines, as well as leaflets and fliers / D
Evidence of having produced written material for a variety of audiences including for the public / E
Experience of managingthe performance of volunteers engaged in promotional activities / D
  1. Generic skills and experience

Experience of working within the voluntary sector / E
Ability to work effectively in a small team / E
Excellent communication skills / E
Strong skills in engaging, persuading and motivating others / E
Good report writing skills / E
A high standard of computer literacy including standard MS Office packages / E
Good personal organisation and time management skills / E
  1. Qualifications

FE or HE qualification in a relevant subject / D
  1. Other job requirements

Driver’s licence / E
Willingness to work outside office hours if required / E
Membership of a relevant professional association / D

FINAL VERSION APRIL 2013