Volunteer Fundraiser
Citizens Advice Richmond
The Volunteer Fundraiser will play a key role in helping Citizens Advice Richmond strengthen and diversify its income. This role involves supporting the development of a fundraising strategy, identifying funding opportunities, and assisting with grant applications. It is a great opportunity for someone interested in charity fundraising, strategy development, or gaining experience in the non‑profit sector.
What will you do? Work closely with the CEO and Trustees to: - Develop a three‑year fundraising strategy and action plan. - Identify suitable trusts, foundations, and grant‑giving bodies for project funding. - Support the preparation and submission of funding applications. - Collaborate with London Citizens Advice to support joint funding bids where appropriate. - Conduct research on funding trends, opportunities, and best practices. - Help maintain records of applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Fundraising,Marketing, PR & Media,Campaigning & Lobbying,Events & Stewarding,General & Helping
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Negotiating, Reading & Writing, People Skills
What do you need to have ? - Strong written communication skills. - Good research and organisational abilities. - An interest in fundraising, charity development, or project work. - Ability to work independently and as part of a small team. - Previous experience in fundraising, bid writing, or project management is helpful but not essential.
What’s in it for you ? - Experience developing a fundraising strategy for a local charity. - Practical skills in grant research, bid writing, and project funding and build on valuable - skills such as communication, listening and questioning - Increase your employability - Work with a range of different people, independently and in a team - Have a positive impact in your community - And we’ll reimburse expenses too
Ideally up to 2 days per week; Working from home and at the Citizens Advice Richmond offices (Hampton Hill & Sheen)
TW12 1NY
Working from home and at the Citizens Advice Richmond offices (Hampton Hill & Sheen)
For Hampton Hill office: By Bus from Richmond or Twickenham R70/R68 then get off at Park Side; For Sheen office: 5 minutes walk from Mortlake station.
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