SALARY: Skinners’ School Support Staff pay scale-Band 9 (£32,993-£37,188)
WORKING PATTERN: Part time, 20 hours per week, term time only. This includes the opportunity for flexible working.
Job purpose:
To implement the school’s fundraising strategy by:
• Working closely with the Headmaster, Leadership Team and Development Board to secure fundraising income from individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships.
• Being a flexible and energetic all-rounder with wide-ranging skills.
•Having strong personal skills to strengthen relationships and excellent organisational skills to establish and maintain fundraising procedures and protocols.
Key responsibilities:
• Research and develop fundraising opportunities across all areas including individuals, major corporates and trusts and foundations.
• Maintain and develop an Old Skinners’ engagement programme.
• Assist in the process of fostering a strong philanthropic culture, coordinating meetings, providing briefings and assisting with asking for donations
• Assist in establishing a Development Board, and a group of volunteers, developing a close working relationship with both.
• Support the Headmaster and the Development Board in the implementation of a capital fundraising programme.
• Assist in creating and embedding a legacy programme, aimed at Old Boys, past parents and friends of the school.
• Research trusts and collate information for funding proposals, including identifying and cultivation links with trustees.
• Write persuasive, and engaging copy for funding proposals.
• Ensure accurate records are kept on funder relationships and that timely reports are submitted to funders about the projects in progress.
• Keep up to date on funder trends and future opportunities including changes in funding priorities.
• Regularly report on progress with applications and monitor progress against funding targets.
• Establish and maintain a database for givers and prospects.
• Monitor fundraising income and report on a regular basis.
• Ensure gifts are processed correctly and logged on the database.
• Maintain Gift Aid declarations and prepare Gift Aid submissions.
• Ensure supporter acknowledgements and credit on publicity materials and sponsorship agreements are fulfilled.
Candidates should submit a completed application form, including details of key achievements and responsibilities, along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the and person specification.
Completed applications should be emailed to the Headmaster’s Secretary, MrsWendyDrayatwendy.dray@skinners-school.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 13 January 2025.
Candidates will be invited for interview shortly there after. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications would be welcomed.