Fundraising Volunteer Strength and Learning Through Horses Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

The Young Ealing Foundation; Chipping Barnet; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a motivated Fundraising Volunteer to help secure funding through proposals and corporate sponsorships. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely or from the charity's office in Barnet, North London. As part of a dedicated team, you'll engage with corporate partners and foundations to support impactful projects that benefit young people. Your communication skills and creativity will be key in presenting proposals and building relationships. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to meaningful fundraising efforts, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Experience in writing funding proposals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Research and approach corporate entities for sponsorships and donations.
• Write compelling presentations and proposals for funding.

Skills

Written Communication Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Fundraising Experience

Corporate Fundraising Techniques

Job description

We are seeking a Fundraising Volunteer to support us in writing funding proposals, completing funding applications to trusts and foundations, and contacting corporates for sponsorships for events and one-off projects. This role aims to bring our vision into reality and fund the impactful work we do. You can work remotely or from our charity based in Barnet, North London, to help raise funds for our events and organization in the long term.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

1. Researching and approaching corporate entities, both national and international, for event sponsorships, partnerships, and donations from corporate foundations.
2. Writing and delivering compelling presentations and proposals for funding to trusts, foundations, and other institutions.
3. Communicating with potential partners over email and phone about the work of Strength and Learning Through Horses to secure funding for the charity.

You will have the following skills and experience:

1. Good written and oral communication skills.
2. Experience in writing funding proposals and in fundraising would be advantageous.
3. Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques such as Charity of the Year, sponsorship, donations, and marketing would be advantageous.
4. Ability to present and engage potential partners and sponsors compellingly.

We seek a motivated and talented volunteer to support us in this role. Working with a small team, you will assist with corporate, major donor, and other fundraising activities, supporting Rosie Bensley and the organization.

The ideal candidate should have good written communication skills. Experience in writing funding proposals is desirable but not essential. The most important quality is motivation to help us raise funds to positively impact young people's lives.