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SalaryWe’re looking for a Fundraiser to join our team and provide high level fundraising support, working alongside the Executive Director to meet Oily Cart’s fundraising targets and to diversify income streams. This is a new, fixed-term role, with the potential for it to develop into a permanent role for the company.
About Us
We create highly crafted, interactive, sensory theatre that tours across the UK and internationally. Our performances integrate sounds, smells, touch, light and shadow, close-up choreography, live music and kinaesthetic movement. We believe that children who have the most barriers to access have the right to experience world class theatre. Our sensory shows are close up, responsive and led by each young audience member.
Key Info
Part time: 2 days per week
Annual salary: £35,000 pro rata (i.e. £14,000 for 2 days per week)
Fixed term: 1 year
Location: Tooting, London. Remote working at times may be possible, depending on the needs of the company.
Reporting to: Executive Director & Joint CEO
Timeframe:
Deadline: Friday 16th February at 5pm
Interviews: The afternoon of Thursday 22nd February or Tuesday 27th February
Job Description
Person specification:
- A demonstrable ability in philanthropic fundraising within the arts or non-profit sector, defining and delivering against targets from individual donors.
- Proven experience of cultivating fruitful relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate and individual donors and supporters.
- A strong track record of meeting targets and of securing significant funding from trusts, foundations or statutory funders.
- Ability to interpret creative activity to meet funder requirements.
- Experience of reporting, board and other key stakeholders.
- Exceptional organisational skills including strong time management.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- The ability to influence, inspire and persuade people in written and oral form, and tailor communications to different fundraising audiences.
- Proactive and able to use initiative.
- A clear commitment to diversity and inclusion in all its forms.
- A passion for the arts, particularly combining social purpose and outstanding new work.
- Commitment to furthering diversity and inclusion across the arts sector and an alignment with Oily Cart’s mission.
