Director of Professional Development

Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
Job description

We’re looking for a Director of Professional Development to join YAF’s leadership team for a two year term, starting in June 2025.

As Director of Professional Development, you’ll lead our flagship programme, Evolve, which has been going from strength to strength since 2016. This 10-month professional development scheme matches early-career arts fundraisers with senior fundraisers in the sector and provides peer-to-peer mentoring, workshops, and networking. A key objective of your role will be to build on this success and work with our partners at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising's Cultural Sector Network to secure the programme's future.

What you’ll gain:

  • Valuable leadership experience in a respected arts organisation 

  • Expanded professional network across the cultural sector

  • Opportunity to design our strategy and shape YAF’s future

  • Skills in programme management, mentoring, and partnership development

  • Chance to make a significant impact on the future of arts fundraising

  • Experience working with a passionate team dedicated to transforming professional development in arts fundraising

Application resources
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Young Arts Fundraisers View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 11 - 20

A peer-led professional network for early-career fundraisers in the arts sector

Posted on: 12 April 2025
Closing date: 30 April 2025 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising, Mentoring / Coaching, Events / Activities

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