Fundraiser

To raise funds for DPV, which is a user-led not-for-profit organisation, through grant applications and generate ideas for fundraising activities and events.

Skills

• Develop a fundraising strategy and plan.
• Report funding opportunities eligibility guidelines and submission dates to the board.
• Present funding proposals to the board to ensure full support for any applications or fundraising activities.
• Seek grants to support DPV.
• Plan and implement fundraising activities to help DPV maintain momentum on our fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with our graphic designer to design promotional posters and leaflets and our social media volunteers. Work in partnership with our web developer on digital fundraising activities.
• Keep the board informed of the status of lodged applications and progress.
• Collaborate with directors to manage grant-funded projects.
• Have a good working knowledge of legal issues relating to fundraising activities.
• Liaise with local business regarding donations, sponsorship and maintain a current database of contributors for appropriate recognition.
• Maintain records of donations received and activities, both successful and unsuccessful, for future reference.
• Organise fundraising activities and functions and present plans to the board for approval.
• Oversee volunteer rotas for fundraising activities.
• Maintain appropriate fundraising records as required by the treasurer.
• Seek event sponsorship and ensure sponsors receive the recognition and promotion promised
• Send documentation with letters of thanks to contributors and sponsors
• Liaise with treasurer on issuing of invoices, payments etc.
• To observe our Volunteers’ Code of Conduct.