Fundraising Lead

Fundraising Lead - Ashford Kent Volunteer Centre - Bradbourne Group Riding for the Disabled

Bradbourne Group Riding for the Disabled

Short Description

Leading on fundraising and generating monies in a variety of ways including organising events.

Detailed Description

We are seeking candidates who have been more involved in the event organisation aspect of fundraising to lead on fundraising for the Group either as a Board member or not, reporting to the Chairman of Trustees. The successful candidate will:

Responsibilities

• Have a sound overall knowledge of various fundraising income streams.
• Ideally have experience in making Trusts and Grant applications.
• Be creative - willing to explore new fundraising ideas.
• Be proactive in seeking new opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate publicity through a variety of physical, public and social media routes.

Required Skills

• Reading & Writing
• Teamwork
• Good IT Skills
• Research
• Language Skills
• Maths
• Organising & Planning
• Talking To Others

Why These Skills are Required

Essential: Motivated and positive about the aims and objectives of Bradbourne RDA Group; keen to make a difference; flexible; willing to devote time and effort including attending promotional events; self-driven and with good team skills.

Desirable: Experience of volunteering; awareness of the positive impact RDA activities can have on people's lives.

Benefits

This role provides an interesting and rewarding opportunity to be part of one of the South East's forward looking charities devoted to enabling those with disabilities to develop life skills and achieve personal ambitions while connecting with animals in the countryside.

• Contributing to and enabling the provision of new opportunities for disabled children and adults from the local area and a diverse range of volunteering roles.
• Opportunities to witness/share in the courage, determination and achievements of riders and carriage drivers of all ages, backgrounds, and disabilities.
• Expanding your network, and broadening your knowledge and awareness of living with disability.
• Scope to think creatively and independently while working in a team.
• Supporting and adding value to a committed, proven and well respected charity.

Time Commitment

Fundraising activities can be fitted in around individual's commitments. There will be specific times when there are events, but outside of these time for research, networking and promoting the organisation, as well as developing materials to support fundraising can be done when most convenient.

Location

Postcode: TN13 3DH

Address: Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled Group, Bradbourne Riding & Training Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, SEVENOAKS, Kent. TN13 3DH

Directions

Located a short walk from either Sevenoaks railway station or Bat & Ball railway station. There is parking on site which is accessed off the A25 by the roadside sign for the Group and for the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.

Number of Volunteers Required

2

Application Process

• Application Form
• ID Check
• References
• Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

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