ArtsEd is seeking a passionate and dynamic Development and Fundraising Coordinator to join our development team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our fundraising efforts and contributing to the sustainable growth and success of ArtsEd. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant and creative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and funding partners, ensuring timely communication and stewardship. Manage personal portfolio of mid-level donors. Where possible, look for opportunities to uplift donors to maximise giving, through excellent stewardship and cultivation.
Grant Writing: Research, write, and submit grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government agencies to secure funding for ArtsEd initiatives.
Fundraising Campaigns: Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives to engage donors and raise funds in support of ArtsEd programs and projects.
Database Management: Manage donor database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of donor information, contributions, and interactions.
Communication and Reporting: Prepare regular communications and reports on fundraising activities, progress, and outcomes for internal stakeholders and external partners.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Head of Development and other team members to develop and implement strategic fundraising strategies aligned with ArtsEd’s goals and objectives. Build relationships with staff members and students to source and manage information about our programmes, keeping informed of all developments. Collaborate to ensure consistent stewardship through tailored written communications, bespoke digital assets, and engaging events to enable repeat or uplift giving.
Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to identify new funding opportunities, trends in philanthropy, and best practices in fundraising. Untertake research for writing of Impact Reports for supporters. Proactively seek and recommend content which will help provide compelling communications to supporters e.g. case studies/ interviews/ alumni news. Develop and manage a portfolio of case studies and statistics to support tailored communications for donors to provide breadth to their support. Conduct prospect research, develop a robust prospecting process and maintain accurate records on fundraising database.
Development and Fundraising Events: Assist the Head of Development and the wider institution with running a series of internal and external fundraising events.
