Description
YATI is seeking an experienced and highly driven fundraiser to join our small, dynamic team based in North London, raising funds to dramatically change young people's lives.
The Development Manager will be a key member of the administrative team. Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role with being an engaging, creative and innovative approach to fundraising across all areas of our work. The post-holder will be responsible for income generation through fundraising activities and the development od relationships to meet YATI's financial need and strategic ambitions.
The successful candidate will lead on all proposals and asks across the full spectrum of fundraising streams. They will help research new supporters, cultivate meaningful relationships, and offer the highest-level of stewardship for current supporters. They will work with the CEO to develop a fundraising and communication strategy to deliver RIBA stages 2&3 of Play On, YATI's capital project to transform our building on Barnsbury Road.
This post is offered on a permanent, part-time (0.4 FTE) /14 hours per week basis and is immediately available.
Closing date: Wednesday 19th February at 12 noon.
Interviews: w/c 24th February.
Essential Skills
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- A minimum of 3 years' fundraising experience.
- Experience planning, executing and evaluating campaigns to meet fundraising goals.
- Experience in successfully securing money from trusts and foundations, individual supporters, and/or corporates.
- Demonstrable copywriting skills for a wide range of audiences and platforms and a keen eye for proofreading
- Organised and reliable with excellent attention to detail
- Able to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment
- Excellent IT skills and experience using MS 365, MailChimp (or similar), Canva (and/or other design packages)
- Knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR
Desired Skills:
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- Ideally you will have a passion for and/or experience of working in the arts and/or young people's charities
- An interest in staying up to date with digital trends
- An understanding of capital campaigns
Development
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- Work with the CEO to raise circa £100k per year to support our core and community work.
- Write proposals and lead on all applications to statutory funders, trusts & foundations, individuals, and corporates.
- Create and/or complete reports for current funders and ensure financial compliance.
- Administrate and grow YATI's regular giving scheme (currently known as Angels and Members)
- Submit an annual Gift Aid claim, ensuring that gift aid declarations are maintained and up to date.
- Assist with the organisation of fundraising events and other opportunities for YATI to engage with its supporters.
- Maintain database of contacts/donors, working with the Theatre & Programme Co-ordinator to ensure regular data updates are made, in line with GDPR.
- Ensure that supporters are credited correctly in promotional materials and on the website.
- Design and manage online fundraising appeals, such as the Big Give or production appeals.
Send an email application containing a CV and covering to [email protected] with the subject line Development Manager. Your application should detail your experience and evidence against the above roles and responsibilities and person specification. If you’d prefer to submit an application via video or an alternate format, then we also welcome this approach.