Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Proposal Writing Donor Registration Fundraising New Business Development Stakeholder Communications Fundraising Donor-Advised Funds Cross-Cultural Studies Online Communication Storytelling Presentation Training

Other Skills

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Intercultural Communication
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Client Confidentiality
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Creative Thinking
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Quality Driven
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Willingness To Learn
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Time Management
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Critical Thinking
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Detail Oriented
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Physical Flexibility
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Relationship Building
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Self-Motivation

Roles & Responsibilities

Fundraising experience in the children’s digital publishing sector
Proven track record of identifying donors and raising money (including new business, restricted, and unrestricted funding)
Experience working with both individual and institutional/organisational fundraising
Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising legislation

Requirements:

Be 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
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and write fundraising proposals and applications

Job description

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 & Objectives

Be 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 Experience

Must have fundraising experience in the children’s digital publishing sector
Record of identifying donors and raising money, including new business, restricted, and unrestricted funding
Experience working with both individual and institutional/organisational fundraising
Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising legislation

Behavioural Competencies

Quality-oriented while meeting deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Strong creative and critical thinking skills
Attention to detail
Flexibility and willingness to learn
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously

About 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 Compensation

This 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.