Proven ability to make the ask and secure financial or other support
Credibility and confidence to have challenging conversations and influence at all levels
Excellent people management skills and ability to distance manage a team, ensuring they are supported and motivated to achieve fundraising targets
Excellent budget management skills to maximise contribution
Broad understanding of fundraising techniques and the specific value, role and techniques utilised within Community Fundraising activity
Able to work outside an office environment and manage remote relationships
Use of Google Suite, data bases and project management tools to deliver on KPIs
Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing as well as build relationships with people of all backgrounds, levels and settings including business, social and educational
Able to inspire others, mentor and coach them in goal delivery
Strong presentation and facilitation skills with ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
Ability to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate plans in a cycle of continuous improvement
Able to prepare a compelling ‘case for support’ to capitalise on fundraising opportunities and match organisational need with potential supporters
Ability to manage and resolve conflict
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands, delegate, organise and plan time effectively
Initiative - ability to formulate own ideas and action plans. Implementing own initiatives and those of others to achieve organisational objectives
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Degree educated or equivalent professional experience
