Philanthropy Manager (Community & Events)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work as part of a team helping to implement an effective fundraising strategy. You will develop links with individuals and groups who fundraise on the Yard’s behalf. You’ll have responsibility to develop and grow the income from events, (including both challenge events, those organised on behalf of the Yard, and the charity’s events.
Running for 35 years, The Yard is an award-winning charity that aims to build a community of support for disabled children and young people through adventure play and in doing so creates opportunities for fun and friendship and wrap-around support for the whole family.
Coming to The Yard provides a great sense of belonging – children have fun and parents have a space free from judgment, where everyone they meet comes from a place of kindness and understanding. One real strength of their service is that they work with disabled children from birth to twenty-five, so families are on one journey. Having that consistency of support is invaluable to families.
Parents often refer to The yard as a home from home, as for many it is one of the only places where they can relax as a family and just be themselves. As a result, families feel less isolated as they have a chance to meet others facing similar challenges and build up crucial support networks. One parent summed up the difference the service made to their family: “I love The Yard because the smile it puts on my son’s face is priceless. It’s helped him grow as a person, become more open to allowing others into his space, and makes him feel safe and accepted. The staff and volunteers are amazing with all the children.”
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES
Essential qualities and experience:
- Demonstrative experience of individual thought, analysis and working to time scales.
- At least four years experience working in a role within a fundraising environment with demonstrable success in meeting financial targets.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and a friendly, approachable manner.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A willingness to carry out any other ad hoc duties as required.
- This post will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.
Desirable qualities and experience:
- Volunteering at a charitable organisation is desirable.
- Familiarity with databases.
- Driving license although not a requirement would be beneficial.