Fundraiser for Adult Literacy charity - Volunteer

About the role

Our friendly team is looking for a Fundraiser to join us, so that we can teach more adults to read. We are entirely volunteer-run, but need funds to cover our running costs e.g. buying reading manuals, training coaches, publicity costs. It costs around £200 p.a. to teach an adult to read.

Having some income will enable us to teach more adults to read. We will be able to train more coaches, buy more coaching materials, and publicise our work - so that 'Readers' (learners) and volunteers come forward. In time, we want to be able to increase the geographical area we cover.

We are looking for someone who can spend a few hours each week as our Fundraiser - researching and applying for grants, coming up with fundraising ideas, and implementing them. They will have experience of Fundraising. They will be working mainly independently, but alongside the Publicity Organiser, and with the support of the whole team.

The Fundraiser will also be part of the 'Management Team' running our local group, and involved in decision‑making. Must be prepared to work within the guidelines of Read Easy UK, with whom we are affiliated.

Location:

Hybrid.

• Researching and applying for grants.
• Coming up with fundraising ideas and implementing them.
• Engaging the whole team in fundraising efforts.
• Assisting the Publicity Organiser with advertising for donations.