for young people, changing lives
Major Donor & Partnerships Fundraising Volunteer
Every young person should have the chance to get a job or start a business and earn money to support themselves and their families. Marginalised and vulnerable young people aged 15 and 24 are often open to exclusion, exploitation and abuse. Y Care International supports these young people to get a job or start their own business, giving them the chance they need to support themselves and their families to create a better life and escape poverty.
Working in over 20 countries worldwide, Y Care International is a youth-driven organisation that exists for vulnerable young people. We focus on addressing the needs of young people who face the severest economic and social conditions, helping to empower them and their communities to find alternatives to a future of poverty and disadvantage.
Our 2020 strategy is centred on enterprise and employability for young people ensuring that their income levels rise and poverty is reduced. As we work towards our vision, we are looking to diversify our income streams and raise further funds from Major Donors and Corporate Partnerships.
Job Purpose
The post-holder will primarily be supporting the Major Donor and Partnerships team with new business and prospect research. The post-holder will also provide support to the team where required by assisting on a range of tasks including; developing funding products, events, filing and documentation, proposal writing and updating our database Raisers Edge.
Main Responsibilities:
New Business and Prospect Research
- Research and evaluate prospective sources of Major Donor and Corporate support to inform future fundraising opportunities,both for general and project specific appeals
- Ensure all relevant information is recorded effectively and relationship management data is recorded on Raiser’s Edge database as appropriate, and paper records are kept and up to date
Funding Products
- Support the team to research and create high impact and engaging funding products and proposalsfor Major Donors and Corporates which meet donor criteria, with accurate budgets
Events
- Help out at any fundraising events
Perform ad hoc other tasks as and when required
Salary and hours
We ask for a minimum commitment of 2/3 days per week over a period of 3 months. Greater London travel (up to Zone 6) and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. Working hours can be flexible, with core hours between 10am and 4pm, and one hour for lunch. Some flexibility for working from home will be possible.
Relationships
The post is part of the Fundraising Team at Y Care International, and if urgent tasks arise from other members of the team the post-holder will work with them on a short term basis.
The post-holder will work closely with and report to the Major Donor and Partnerships Manager who will oversee the work and provide support.
Person Specification
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Excellent writing skills and fluency in written and spoken English
- Good analytical skills and experience of conducting research in a fundraising, marketing, international development or a relevant academic context
- Knowledge of and interest in international development issues, especially in relation to young people
- Good team player with ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise tasks and commitment to completing the task within the specified time-frame
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people from a broad range of backgrounds, cultures and influence
- Good word processing skills and experience of Microsoft Office programmes
- Committed to the aims of Y Care International and the YMCA movement
Desirable
- Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge 7 and/or a similar database package
- Experience of undertaking new business and prospecting research
- Experience of writing fundraising proposals
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector
Application
If you feel you’re the right fit for this role then please complete the application form along with a cover letter explaining why you would like to work at Y Care International to
by 5pm 17th December. Applicants will be notified on 21st December, interviews will be held in the week commencing 4th January and start date will be ASAP.