Fundraiser Apprentice - Manchester, United Kingdom - Juice Academy

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Salary £19838 per year
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 07/08/2023

Description

Forever Manchester is Greater Manchester's Community Foundation.

A community foundation connects philanthropic people and businesses with local causes that matter to them.

It's a charitable organisation focused on supporting a defined geographical area (the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester) by raising funds to support those grassroot community organisations who make a genuine and lasting difference to society.


Forever Manchester offers a variety of grant-making programmes funded by donations from individuals, families, businesses as well as grants from local authorities and the Government.


Forever Manchester is the only charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester and believe that connected communities make stronger, happier communities.

Forever Manchester cares about those people who care enough to act. They champion local people doing extraordinary things to make our communities thrive.

Job description.


As a Fundraiser Apprentice, you will be working with the Philanthropy Development team to assist in the targeting, negotiating and acquiring of new supporters.

Assist with the relationship management and help develop fundraising initiatives with these supporters to contribute to Forever Manchester Fundraising objectives.

Your job responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):

  • Assisting in building and maintaining relationships to acquire new supporters and retain existing ones
  • Assisting in securing donations and raising awareness of their charitable cause in line with agreed strategy
  • Assisting in managing a portfolio of external stakeholders including supporters, volunteers and corporate partners
  • Assisting in maintaining a database of supporters
  • Conducting research in order to gain valuable insight
  • Assisting in the development and delivery of fundraising plans as directed
  • Helping to put together creative content to build a case for support
  • Contributing towards the development of fundraising plans and evaluating their effectiveness
  • Compliance with Fundraising and Data Protection regulations
  • Addressing and solving problems within their role
  • Sales activities identified in fundraising plans
You will be working in the office for a minimum of 2 days a week.

Work Perks and Benefits.

  • Access to a variety of experienced colleagues who are always happy to help, so you'll have a great support network
  • In a great location with bars, restaurants and shops nearby
  • 35 hour working week
  • Remote/hybrid working opportunities
  • 30 days annual holiday
  • Additional days off at Christmas
  • Opportunity to attend events
  • Your birthday day off
  • Staff social activities
Personal Qualities

  • Enthusiastic
  • A keen interest in charity work
  • Well organised
  • Motivated
  • Friendly
Entry requirements

  • A-C (49) English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
  • A passion for the charity sector
Training to be provided

The Juice Academy is an industry-led apprenticeship programme. They are partnered with Jane Montague Consultancy to deliver the Fundraiser Level 3. Apprentices work on the job within a charity whilst receiving 20% off the job training. The training is delivered by current industry professionals.

The Juice Academy training sessions are a hybrid of face-to-face learning (20%) within The Academy in Castlefield, and online delivery (80%) via Zoom.

Apprentices will also receive the on the job training in the workplace.

The final three months of the course will be the 'assessment period' during which apprentices go through an End Point Assessment.

The Juice Academy partner with Apprentify, who support apprentices in the workplace through development coaching.


The qualification will include:


  • Level 3 Fundraiser
Things to consider

  • Please note: Your starting salary with Forever Manchester will be £19,838 based on the Real Living Wage rate of £10.90 per hour.
Skills required

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Future prospects

The third sector is a massive industry where there is always a demand for charity fundraisers. This is a rewarding career, suitable for passionate, caring and hard-working people.

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, job roles can include:


  • Fundraising Assistant
  • Fundraising Manager
  • Charity Fundraiser
Hours per week 38
Working week Mon-Fri

Manchester,, England, M2 4JF

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