Fundraising and Events Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship will cover: Storytelling & Relationship Fundraising Communication & Digital Marketing Pitching & Presenting Techniques Ethical Fundraising, Fundraising Practice & Fundraising Activities. The role is focused on developing the right individual, in-house, enabling you to develop a long-term career in fundraising and events.

Annual wage: £23,400 a year
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Training course: Fundraiser (level 3)
Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday Occasional Early Mornings, Late Evenings and Weekends to cover fundraising events.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 February
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Pitching and Presenting
Developing fundraising campaigns
Running fundraising events
Attending networking
Working within budget requirements
Stewarding current and future donors and corporate partners

Where you’ll work

Flexspace Bolton

Manchester Road

Bolton

BL3 2NZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

APPRENTIFY LIMITED

Your training course

Fundraiser (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Uses the most appropriate communication method for the message through the use of good questions and listening techniques
Identify and apply pragmatic solutions using a range of methods to maximise value to the organisation
Use data management (compliant with data protection regulation) and analysis to produce and present evidence to support, validate and/or review fundraising activity to different stakeholders, such as analysing the effectiveness of a fundraising event
Evaluate and make unsupervised decisions quickly based on the current situation or environment
Control, monitor and analyse expenditure and/or financial fundraising transactions to maximise spend on the organisation's charitable cause, including Gift Aid
Use a variety of information sources (compliant with data protection regulation) to identify individuals, groups or organisations who can potentially provide effective support for the organisation
Plan and prioritise time to ensure fundraising activities are managed well and fundraising potential is maximised
Build relationships and identify, engage, sustain and satisfy the on-going needs of supporters and stakeholders by building rapport and trust, and resolve conflicts constructively
Identify and apply appropriate technological solutions to improve the effectiveness of processes, procedures and development of fundraising activity
Demonstrates self-awareness and recognises their own emotions and their impact on self and others.
Adapt and tailor presentation style and technique to meet the needs of the audience
Build a diverse network both internally and externally
Articulate and communicate the mission, goals and activities of your organisation to influence others to engage with your cause, applying appropriate fundraising techniques such as networking, handling objections, negotiating and making an ask
Adapt working style depending on the situation or needs of the other person
Identify, evaluate and apply solutions to problems as they arise
Uses the most appropriate communication method for the message through the use of good questions and listening techniques
Identify and apply pragmatic solutions using a range of methods to maximise value to the organisation
Use data management (compliant with data protection regulation) and analysis to produce and present evidence to support, validate and/or review fundraising activity to different stakeholders, such as analysing the effectiveness of a fundraising event
Evaluate and make unsupervised decisions quickly based on the current situation or environment
Control, monitor and analyse expenditure and/or financial fundraising transactions to maximise spend on the organisation's charitable cause, including Gift Aid
Use a variety of information sources (compliant with data protection regulation) to identify individuals, groups or organisations who can potentially provide effective support for the organisation
Plan and prioritise time to ensure fundraising activities are managed well and fundraising potential is maximised
Build relationships and identify, engage, sustain and satisfy the on-going needs of supporters and stakeholders by building rapport and trust, and resolve conflicts constructively
Identify and apply appropriate technological solutions to improve the effectiveness of processes, procedures and development of fundraising activity
Demonstrates self-awareness and recognises their own emotions and their impact on self and others.
Adapt and tailor presentation style and technique to meet the needs of the audience
Build a diverse network both internally and externally
Articulate and communicate the mission, goals and activities of your organisation to influence others to engage with your cause, applying appropriate fundraising techniques such as networking, handling objections, negotiating and making an ask
Adapt working style depending on the situation or needs of the other person
Identify, evaluate and apply solutions to problems as they arise

Your training plan

Virtual classrooms via Zoom
Two in-person classroom sessions in Manchester
(remote option available)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 (C))
Maths (grade 4 (C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working

About this company

Lagan’s Foundation, a charity supporting families with children who have heart conditions and feeding issues, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Fundraising and Events Apprentice. This apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to start a career in Fundraising, offering real-world experience and industry-led training through our partnership with the multi-award-winning provider, Apprentify. You will play a vital role in promoting our work, managing our communications, and contributing to the overall fundraising strategy while gaining valuable skills that will help you thrive in the world of charity fundraising.

http://www.lagans.org.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 28 days holiday inc statutory bank holidays • Generous Pension Scheme • Health Cash Plan • Flex Benefits including salary sacrifice scheme. • Free On-site Parking

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Fundraising and Events Steward

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LAGAN'S FOUNDATION

Recuitment

Applications@lagans.org.uk

01204800300

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000217256.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 10 December at 11:59pm)

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