Fundraising Assistant

arts.wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in the arts sector is seeking a part-time Fundraising Assistant to support strategic fundraising efforts aimed at achieving annual income targets. This role involves nurturing relationships, managing fundraising activities, and system maintenance to enhance stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about the arts, with strong communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment. The role offers a hybrid working model based in Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fundraising sector is appreciated.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Curious and passionate about the arts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Fundraising in achieving income targets.
• Manage relationships with Chapter Friends and stakeholders.
• Set up systems for record maintenance and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Diplomacy

Job description

Contract: Permanent, part-time (subject to a 3-month probationary period).
Deadline: Monday 30 June, 10am
Interviews: week commencing 7 July
Salary: £27,248 pro rata (£16,348.80 for 24 hours)
Department: Fundraising
Hours: 24 hours per week (TOIL). Some weekend and evening work will be necessary.
Location: You’ll be based in Chapter, Cardiff but we offer a hybrid model which means that, when possible, you can also work from home.

Purpose of role

The key purpose of the role is to support the Head of Fundraising in all aspects of Chapter’s strategic fundraising to achieve annual income targets for the organisation.

You’ll work across research and prospecting, cultivation, stewardship, development of proposals, reporting and data management to generate income across trusts and foundations, statutory sources, individuals and business partnerships.

You’ll manage our Chapter Friends scheme ensuring that those relationships are nurtured to maximise stakeholder investment in the organisation, our community ethos and programme ambitions.

You’ll also be required to set up accurate systems to ensure that records are maintained, and that all work is monitored and evaluated in the most efficient way, and you’ll take responsibility for preparing reports for successful awards to agreed schedules.

Our ideal candidate will be a thoughtful and ambitious individual keen to develop a career in fundraising. You’ll enjoy working with people and will be looking to increase your experience in the fundraising sector.

You’ll be curious and passionate about the arts and committed to supporting collaborative creative programmes that are open and accessible to everyone.

You’ll be organised and have excellent communication skills, good attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy. You’ll be adaptable and able to work to tight deadlines, remaining calm and focused under pressure. You’ll thrive in a team but will also be able to work on your own initiative when required.

Our venue is for everyone, and we welcome applications from everyone. We particularly encourage those from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background or who are D/deaf or disabled as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.