Post: Communications and Events Fundraiser

Job Application Pack

Post: Communications and Events Fundraiser

December 2010

Springboard for Children

Communications and Events Fundraiser

Responsible to:Fundraising Manager (Events)

CEO (Communications)

Liaises with:CEO

Fundraising Manager

Members of the Fundraising Team

Relevant external suppliers

Job Objective:To raise awareness of Springboard for Children to a wide variety of stakeholders through the implementation of our Communications Strategy and delivery of our programme of 3rd party events.

Location:Central Office; 4 Bedlam Mews, London SE11 6DF

Main Duties:

• To develop and deliver a programme of Communications with the objective of increasing revenue by the implementation of an number of campaigns that will include:
• Events
• General donations, including COTY, in-memoriam, gifts with purpose
• Committed Giving
• Seasonal appeals

• To develop and maintain communication with supporters and general public through new media – Facebook, Twitter, Blog and PR campaigns

• To write external facing literature including:
• Newsletters
• Fundraising materials to increase number and lifetime value of supporters
• Website content
• Campaigns and appeals
• Responses to developing news issues

• Promotion and administration of 3rd party events (abseil, runs, challenge events) with the objective of increasing revenue from this fundraising stream

• To work closely with all members of the fundraising team to ensure the delivery of a coherent and effective approach to supporter development and fundraising

Required attributes: see Person Specification

Terms and Conditions

Hours:9.00 to 5.00 3 days per week

Salary:£24,000 per annum, pro rata

Holidays:30 days pro rata plus bank holidays

Terms:Terms and conditions are laid down in the Springboard HR manual

Communications and Events Fundraiser

Person Specification

We operate in a culture of flexibility, adaptability, initiative taking and team working and would expect to see these qualities in the Communications and Events Fundraiser.

EDUCATION / Educated to Degree level or equivalent
EXPERIENCE / Experience with Microsoft Office Packages: Outlook, Excel and Word.
Specific experience of copywriting for different audiences, such as press releases, newsletters, web etc is essential
Specific experience of copywriting for marketing and fundraising purposes is essential
Specific experience of developing and managing new media communications is essential
Experience of issuing press releases
Experience of 3rd party event fundraising is desirable rather than essential.
SKILLS /
QUALITIES/ ABILITIES / Self starter who enjoys working under own initiative
Focussed with excellent attention to detail
Excellent written English, spelling, grammar and proof-reading skills including attention to detail
Clear verbal communication skills with an ability to engage with people at all levels
Excellent organisational skills with an ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Good team player
Able to build and maintain relationships with suppliers
Commitment to the work and values of Springboard for Children
An enthusiastic and flexible approach

Two references and an Enhanced Disclosure will be taken up following a successful interview.

Equal Opportunities

Springboard for Children recruits staff and volunteers on the basis of their skills, experience, temperament and ability without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability or religion.

The Application Procedure

Closing Date: Thursday 13th January 2011, at 5pm

Completed applications can be submitted by either post or email.

Email:

Post:Janet Law, Springboard for Children,

4 Bedlam Mews, London SE11 6DF

Short-listing: We are only able to contact you if you have been short-listed for interview, and will do so by email or phone after the closing date.

Interviews:Thursday 20th January 2011

Background to Fundraising at Springboard for Children

Springboard for Children

Springboard for Children has been in existence for 19 years. We currently teach over 400 children and fundraise to meet an annual budget of £850,000. A third of that amount is raised from fees charged to schools for the tuition we provide.

Springboard is in the process of developing the breadth of the service we offer to schools. In this exciting phase of Springboard’s development you will be part of a dynamic team who resource the existing and new work through a broad based fundraising strategy.

Springboard for Children – Trustees (8)

Springboard for Children has a strong board of trustees, encompassing a wide range of skill and talent. The Trustee Board reflects the Christian foundations of the charity and uphold the charity’s ethos and values as set out in the Springboard Charter.

The trustees meet with the CEO, Finance Manager, Fundraising Manager and a representative from the Education team six times a year to hear reports from the senior executive and agree strategy and direction.

Springboard for Children – fundraising team (5)

The Fundraising Team is made up as follows: Fundraising Manager; Regional Fundraiser; volunteer Event Fundraiser and a current vacant position for a fundraising researcher. The Communications and Event Fundraiser will be the 5th member of the Team.

The Team supports the work of the Trustees and the strategic direction of the charity through the implementation of the Fundraising Strategy. The fundraising activities include income generation from charitable trusts and foundations; corporates; committed givers; challenge events and community fundraising.

The Communications and Events Fundraiser will report to the Fundraising Manager with regard to events and the CEO with regard to communications. Meetings will be held regularly to discuss progress against set objectives for each area of work.

springboard for children – income streams

Annual income for the year ended 31st August 2009, is broken down into the following categories:

Schools contribute towards the costs of provision through school fees, currently just over 30%.

The income target for 2010/11 is £857,000. £603,428 has already been secured towards this target from fees and grants. Total amount remaining to fund for 2010/11 is £253,572.

EMPLOYMENT

Application Form

Please Note: Due to the nature of the work for this post, it is exempt from the provisions of section4 (2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975, and Exceptions (amendment) order 1986. It therefore attracts an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. The relevant forms will be sent if your application is successful.

Please fill in as much of the application form as possible. If you need to continue on a separate sheet for any of the questions, please attach it to your application.

Position you are applying for: Communications and Events Fundraiser

First Name:Phone(Home):

Last Name: Phone(Mob.):

Address:Email:

Postcode:Male/Female

Are you a British Citizen? Yes/No

(If No, Do you have a work permit? Yes/No)

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

Name of School:

Leaving date:

Main Exams Passed:

Name of College/University (If Applicable):

Dates Attended:

Course Studied:

Qualification gained:

Other relevant qualifications, training or courses attended:

Present Occupation:

What are your longer term plans as regards to career/job/study?

WORK EXPERIENCE

Please list your most recent jobs (paid and unpaid).

Employer / Job Title / Main Responsibilities / Dates
& Reason for leaving

WHY DO YOU WISH TO WORK FOR SPRINGBOARD FOR CHILDREN?

WHY DO YOU THINK YOUR BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS EQUIP YOU FOR THIS POST? (Refer to the details set out in the job description and person specification to help you answer this question)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES IN APPLYING FOR THIS POST?

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS SUCCESSFUL, WHEN WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO START AT SPRINGBOARD FOR CHILDREN?

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS VACANCY?

DO YOU HAVE ANY DISABILITIES WHICH MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE INTERVIEW?

Yes / No (if you are shortlisted we will contact you to discuss the arrangements that need to be made)

DO YOU HAVE A CURRENT ENHANCED CRB DISCLOUSURE, ALLOWING YOU TO WORK WITH CHILDREN?

Yes / no (If yes, we must see a copy)

REFEREES

Please give the name and full address of two people (not relatives) who we can contact to provide Springboard for Children with a reference.

One of these must be a Professional/Academic reference from your most recent work or study (can be voluntary work), and at least one should be a personal reference from someone who has known you at least three years.

References are only taken up if you are successful at interview stage.

Professional/Academic RefereePersonal Referee

Name: Name:

Address:Address:

Postcode:Postcode:

Phone:Phone:

Their occupation:Their occupation:

IS THERE ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION TO ADD IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION?

Signed: ______Date:______

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