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Age UK Islington
Age UK Islington is a charity which uses innovative techniques to provide support to Islington residents over the age of 16, enabling them to use self-help approaches to manage their own health and wellbeing. We focus on prevention: identifying those in need facilitating support before situations escalate. This, in turn, reduces over reliance on or inappropriate use of public funded services -…
Description

Role Purpose

Age UK Islington is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic volunteer to support our fundraising and business development activities. This role will help identify new income opportunities, support funding applications, maintain fundraising information, and assist with community fundraising initiatives. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in fundraising and charity development while making a meaningful contribution to the lives of people in Islington.

Reports to: Communications Manager

 

Duties

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor funding websites, grant portals and other relevant sources for funding and business development opportunities.
  • Assess and record Age UK Islington's eligibility for funding opportunities against published criteria.
  • Produce regular summary reports on upcoming funding opportunities for the Senior Management Team.
  • Develop and maintain a database of potential local corporate supporters and funders.
  • Support the gathering of information and evidence for funding bids and grant applications.
  • Assist with the drafting and preparation of fundraising materials, applications and reports.
  • Help organise fundraising events, campaigns and community initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate records of fundraising prospects, activities and deadlines.
  • Undertake other fundraising and business development support tasks as appropriate.

What You'll Gain

  • Experience of fundraising and business development in the voluntary sector.
  • Opportunities to develop research, writing and project support skills.
  • Insight into the work of a leading local charity.
  • The satisfaction of contributing to vital services that make a difference. 

 

Time commitment

Time Commitment: To be agreed. 1-2 days per week

Application deadline

Causes

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.