Charity Fundraising Executive

We would like to work with a Charity Fundraising Executive who has experience fundraising in the children’s publishing sector. This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned international charitable publisher and make a significant impact by raising funds to expand Booktime's reach, which creates highly illustrated digital children's books and distributes them for free.Responsibilities & ObjectivesBe a strong storyteller able to communicate passionately and persuasively in writing, verbally, via reports, and presentations.Be comfortable talking about donations and handling sensitive information and situations with discretion.Aid in creating and maintaining lists and databases of the profiles and fundraising activity of potential private donors, major donors, trusts, philanthropic institutions, and funds.Write fundraising proposals and applications.Building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

& Work ExperienceMust have fundraising experience in the children’s digital publishing sectorRecord of identifying donors and raising money, including new business, restricted, and unrestricted fundingExperience working with both individual and institutional/organisational fundraisingUp-to-date knowledge of fundraising legislationBehavioural CompetenciesQuality-oriented while meeting deadlinesExcellent communication skillsStrong creative and critical thinking skillsAttention to detailFlexibility and willingness to learnSelf-motivated and able to work autonomouslyAbout You:You will be a highly capable communicator with excellent relationship-building skills and someone who is comfortable working cross-culturally. You will have a passion for books and the power of literature to change lives. About Hindawi Foundation: The Hindawi Foundation is an established UK charity with a mission to inspire a love of reading and enable access to knowledge.

Booktime is one of the Foundation's main initiatives. Our books are read by millions of people every year. Location and CompensationThis is a remote full-time (35 hours a week) position.

The gross annual salary is £30,000-£36,000, depending on experience, and there are 28 days of leave, exclusive of bank holidays.Originally posted on Himalayas