Fundraising Volunteer

with Futureworks NY

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking to give back to your local community?

Futureworks is a not-for-profit organisation and any profits we make are ploughed straight back into initiatives and projects we organise, ensuring our young people and adults continue to receive a high quality and seamless service.

Our Mission:
To work within our community
To provide support and guidance to young people as well as adults.
We strive to encourage all ages to fulfil their potential through engagement, motivation and support.

Our Mantra:
‘Changing lives is what we’re about and what we do”

Our Core Values:
Our values are very important to us and form the backbone of Futureworks NY. Our core values run through the work we do and how we do it and these include:
Compassion: for those we meet and support
Integrity: in the way that we operate
People focused: our team is cohesive one, each member sharing our ethos and our mission
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced fundraising professional to join our organisation as a volunteer. We are currently funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, Children In Need & NYCC, our strategic plan is to increase our self-sustainability going forward.
The ideal volunteer to help us do this will have a proven track record of success in nonprofit fundraising, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The volunteer will work closely with our team to develop and implement fundraising strategies, with a focus on building relationships with donors and securing gifts.

Skills or experience required?:

Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a track record of success in securing gifts and donations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Responsibilities are to:
Work with the team to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and campaigns
Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners
Develop and implement fundraising events and initiative
Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records
Participate in team meetings and provide regular progress reports

Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing

Can this opportunity be home based?: Yes

What are the areas of interest?: Fundraising

Type(s) of cause supported: Children, young people & families, Education & learning, Local community, Mental health

Where is the opportunity located?: Scarborough

Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes

How many hours per week is this opportunity?: 18-24 flexible

You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening