Dear Applicant
RE: Part-time Corporate Fundraising Manager
Thank you very much for expressing an interest in this position. This is an exciting time at Book Aid International. We are currently reviewing our Corporate Fundraising programme ahead of moving into a new three year strategy in 2017. We are looking for adriven, confident and creative-thinking Corporate Fundraising Managerto work for 21 hours (three days) a week to develop and expand our existing c. £150,000 Corporate Fundraising programme.
Please read the information enclosed and background information on our website, complete the application form and forward it to: Hannah Watson, Book Aid International, 39-41 Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, London, SE5 9NR or via email to .
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 31st October 2016, and shortlisted candidates will be notified in the same week. We encourage early application.
The following items are enclosed (nine pages including this letter):
- Job description and outline terms and conditions
- Person specification
- Application form
Further information about Book Aid International is available on our website at
Yours faithfully,
Hannah Watson
Head of Fundraising & Development/
Job Description
Job title:Corporate Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Team:Fundraising Team
Reporting to:Head of Fundraising & Development
Responsible for:(0)
Book Aid International: Introduction
Book Aid International’s vision is of vibrant libraries that inspirereaders and empower communities.
Our mission is to work in partnership with libraries in sub-Saharan Africa providing books, resources and training to support an environment in which reading for pleasure, study and lifelong learning can flourish.
In 2015 we provided 1.12 million books to 2,624 libraries in 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and a small programme in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, reaching an estimated 24,000,000 beneficiaries. We trained over 500 Librarians and Teacher Librarians.
Book Aid International is looking to develop and expand our corporate fundraising programme which has current income target of c. £150,000 from a wide range of corporate partners and supporters.
Book Aid International employs 22 staff, mostly based in its South London office and warehouse with one staff member based in Nairobi. We work with over 50 partners in sub-Saharan Africa to deliver our work.
Role
The Corporate Fundraising Manager will manage the Corporate Fundraising programme, reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and supported by senior staff and Trustees as necessary, and with the assistance of the Fundraising Officer (one day p/week support time, with no line management responsibilities).
The Corporate Fundraising Manager is responsible for project managing an existing portfolio of donors. The role will have responsibility for developing and carrying out a strategy of ambitious growth over the next three year strategic period by identifying and engaging new potential donors, and particularly establishing longer term and multi-year partnerships. There is a current income target of c. £150,000 with high expectations of growth.
The role is located in our offices in Camberwell, South London, with some potential for short-term travel in our partner countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Responsibilities
Maintaining and developing our corporate fundraising programme through:
- Managing the existing programme and pipeline of corporate supporters
- Developing and delivering a strategy for increasing income in line with growth plans over the next three-year strategic period
- Supporting the Major Donor Manager to deliver high quality cultivation events to benefit corporate relationships
- Supporting the Fundraising Officer to develop and maintain lower level corporate supporters and partnerships
- Any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Fundraising & Communications
Relationships
Key internal relationships
- The Director
- Head of Fundraising & Development
- Fundraising Officer
- Programmes team
- Communications team
External
- Existing and potential corporate supporters
Terms and conditions
Salary c. £33,000 - £35,000 pro rataProbation period3 months
Working hours 21 hours p/ week; a flexi-time policy is in operation
Place of workCamberwell, London SE5
Annual leave25 days pro rata
Person Specification
Essential /Desirable
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent / Fundraising or marketing qualificationsExperience
Experience of raising significant donations from corporate sources and corporate partnerships OR experience working in a corporate marketing or CSR environment (particularly publishing) / Events management experience
Demonstrable experience in developing corporate fundraising programmes / Experience and existing contacts within international companies working within our countries of operation
Experience of travelling in developing countries
Knowledge
Knowledge of key issues in UK major giving environment / Understanding of international development issues
Understanding of the UK publishing industry
Skills and Abilities
Exceptional written and spoken communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative and manage workloads
Motivated and driven by targets
Confident in working independently at high levels in the corporate world and interacting with a range of individuals
IT literate
Values and Style
Excellent networking and relationship building skills
Externally facing working style balanced by effective collaboration with colleagues where necessary
Integrity and professionalism, able to represent the organisation at the highest levels.Application form
Please return this completed form to by 5pm on Monday 31st October
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The facts set out in this application form are, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete. I understand that any false statement will disqualify me from employment.
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Book Aid International is registered in England and Wales, charity number 313869, company number
880754. Registered office 39-41 Coldharbour Lane, LondonSE5 9NR. Tel +44 (0)20 77333577