Scratchworks Theatre Company

Arts Council England; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 258.000 - 268.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Female-led company

Zusammenfassung

Scratchworks is seeking a Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to strengthen funding from arts bodies and non-arts sources. You will build partnerships beyond traditional arts sectors, shaping projects and audiences through diverse funding streams.

The role supports arts council applications and long-term growth, requires remote self-management, and aligns with Scratchworks’ feminist ethos and Exeter-base operations.

Qualifikationen

• Proven fundraising experience with income secured.
• Experience raising arts funds from non-arts sources (health, education, community, corporate).
• Genuine passion for theatre (small to mid-scale).
• Self-discipline to work remotely and manage time effectively.

Aufgaben

• Identify and approach new funders and partner organisations (arts & non-arts).
• Develop partnerships for short- and long-term collaboration.
• Write compelling bids, proposals and pitches for funding applications.
• Build and support management of different income streams and funders’ requirements.
• Represent Scratchworks with warmth and credibility in every conversation.
• Work closely with the team to connect creative work to the right partners/funders.
• Support Scratchworks' growth in a direction benefitting the company’s aims and audiences.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising experience

Partnerships development

Remote work discipline

Storytelling for bids

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to join the Scratchworks team. The role is for someone with extensive experience of fundraising through both traditional arts funding bodies, and non-arts funding bodies/opportunities. Fee: £1455 (£200 per day x 7 days + £55 set up meeting)

Job Description

We're looking for a Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to join the Scratchworks team. This role is for someone with extensive experience of fundraising through both traditional arts funding bodies (Arts Council England, Theatre commissions and grants etc) as well as non-arts funding bodies/opportunities (e.g local businesses, councils, local trusts & foundations etc.).

This role will also focus on building new relationships with potential partner organisations.Over the years, Scratchworks has built meaningful relationships with organisations beyond the traditional arts sector, and it's something we would like to continue developing, whilst also exploring new potential funding streams. These partnerships do more than diversify our income - they have shaped and inspired the work we make - showing how theatre combined with other disciplines can open up new opportunities & stories, as well as engage new audiences.

You'll discover and build partnerships based on Scratchworks long term goals, focused on both current projects and those in development. You will also be required to both support on funding applications for Arts Council England, incorporating Scratchworks voice and style into the applications.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience of fundraising, with a track record of securing income


• Experience of raising money for arts projects from non-arts sources (health, education, community, corporate or similar)


• A genuine passion for theatre (small and mid scale)


• The self-discipline to work well remotely and manage your own time

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and approach new funders and partner organisations (both arts & non-arts sector)


• Develop partnerships that work for everyone involved, from first conversation to long-term collaboration


• Write compelling bids, proposals and pitches for a variety of appropriate funding applications


• Build and support the management of different income streams and funders requirements.


• Represent Scratchworks with warmth and credibility in every conversation


• Work closely with the team to connect our creative work to the right partners/funders


• Support Scratchworks' growth in a direction that benefits the company's aims, as well as its audiences and community participants.

• Artform: Theatre
• Contract: Contract
• Location: Remote

We are a female-led theatre company based in the heart of Exeter. We work collaboratively to create thought-provoking, funny, and heartfelt shows to inspire and empower adults and children alike with our feminist ethos.

We tell stories that capture hearts. We care, we feel.

With playfulness, vulnerability and a dash of silliness, our shows explore social and political themes, inviting you to have a voice within it.