The Fundraising Internship is an opportunity for anybody interested in the arts, fundraising, producing or arts administration to learn all about fundraising in the arts. Learning how to fundraise is an important skill. All projects in the arts - from theatre productions to art exhibitions, vital community projects to artist training and development - require funding to happen. Fundraising also offers transferable skills in creative writing, research, relationship building and management, and event management. This role has been designed to give an overview of the Development (fundraising) team at HOME. You will support the team to nurture and develop relationships with existing and prospective funders, assist with the writing and design of inspiring reports thanking supporters for their contributions, be trained in application writing for grants and write at least one yourself, support with prospect research and undertake further research projects. By the end of the internship, you will have a good understanding of different roles in arts fundraising and learn some foundational skills for you to utilise in the future. Essential An interest in fundraising in a charitable sector Desirable Interest in Theatre/ Film/ Visual art Main duties Assist with prospective research across trusts and foundations, individuals and businesses This is not an exhaustive list of duties and HOME's management may, at any time, allocate other duties which are of a similar nature or level. For full details please click on the link supplied to take you to the jobs & opportunities page on the HOME website. Application format: submit by email an up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement of no more than 2 A4 pages(.doc/.docx/.pdf format). Alternatively, this can be provided as a short video/audio response no more than 10 minutes in length. Please ensure you provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria within the Person Specification and the main responsibilities for this role in your supporting statement.Job Summary
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Job Requirements
Willingness to learn and ask questions
Respectful and inclusive approach
Willingness to work collaboratively with a wide
range of people
Willingness to take initiative and respond calmly under pressure
Positive and solutions-focussed
Experience in drafting copy for a targeted audience, for example
an application for an education opportunity or job
Strong research skills
Demonstrable ability to learn new skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records
Clear verbal and written communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Punctual and dependable
An interest in community engagement and/or artist development
Experience in assisting with the coordination of events Job Responsibilities
Assist with information gathering and the writing and design of reports for existing supporters
Support application writing for small scale grants and write
at least one application yourself (training will be provided)
Assist with the organisation and delivery of Development events.
Assist with the writing of newsletters to HOME's supporters
Support the delivery of a donations campaign
Undertaking research projects
Attend meetings, taking notes when required flexibility for the individual to work evenings (with advance notice) in line with the delivery of development team events (will aim to provide 3 weeks' notice where possible to allow provisions to be made) Useful Links
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