Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations
SGTO is an independent voluntary organisation advocating for the rights of tenants and residents across the London Borough of Southwark. Since 1984, we have supported the operations of Tenants and Resident Associations (TRAs), advocated for council tenants and leaseholders on housing-related issues, as well as partnering with local organizations and community groups to improve living conditions…
Description
We are looking for volunteers to support our search for new funding opportunities. The aim is to diversify our current funding stream to help us improve and expand on the level of services that we provide to our members. Join us to achieve that goal.
What We're Looking For:
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Previous experience in a research or marketing role.
- IT Skills – including the ability to use Microsoft Office.
- Some experience of fundraising and/or submitting funding applications is desirable but not essential.
Duties
What You'll Do:
The role will involve:
- Researching and comparing different funding opportunities and deciding on which ones to pursue.
- Completing and submitting fundraising applications with support from the team.
- Monitor the use of grants and ensure that their impact is regularly reported back to donors.
- Help us develop a marketing strategy to better attract and retain new donors.
- Developing a comprehensive knowledge of the SGTO’s diverse work – enabling you to pursue funding opportunities knowing what you will write about.
- We are open to applicants from all backgrounds and degrees.
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Each volunteer will be assigned a member of staff to support after the initial induction process.
Training
What You'll Learn:
You will receive an induction to your role and volunteering at the SGTO generally.
We are constantly looking out for external training opportunities, so please let us know if there are any training programmes you think we should apply to.
Write bids and submit funding application - Get to meet different donors and their interest.
Form professional relationships with team members, and external agencies.
You will receive an induction to your role and volunteering at the SGTO generally.
We are constantly looking out for external training opportunities, so please let us know if there are any training programmes you think we should apply to.
Write bids and submit funding application - Get to meet different donors and their interest.
Form professional relationships with team members, and external agencies.
Time commitment
We are very flexible, so willing to work around your sechedule depending on your availability. Online or in person.
Application deadline