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Director of Partnerships

Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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Job description

Join us and lead the roll-out of Young Arts Fundraisers across the UK. You'll grow your own professional network while building valuable leadership experience, making a real difference to the future of our organisation.

This position will contribute to YAF’s leadership for the next 18 months. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, emerging leader with a strong collaborative work ethic. Your contribution to YAF will return dividends for your own professional development, offering you a wealth of experience and a new network of fellow fundraisers. A strong interest in arts fundraising and the aspiration to develop your career within the cultural sector are essential. It is not essential that you currently work within the arts. delivery and partnership management to grow our network and reach.

 

What will you be doing?

  • Managing a team of x3 volunteers to oversee YAF’s partnerships programme, including:
    • Prospecting and building partnerships with relevant organisations throughout the country, including educational institutions and arts venues
    • Delivering a programme of virtual events designed for regional based fundraisers
    • Growing our network of members and partners across the UK
  • Collaborate with all Directors to promote all aspects of YAF’s activity, including but not limited to:
    • Events, both digital and in-person, in collaboration with the Events & Operations team
    • Partnerships and network growth, in collaboration with the Professional Development team
    • Digital content, in collaboration with the Communications team Collaborate with the wider YAF team to identify specific regional issues YAF can highlight to support our members, ensuring regional representation exists in YAF strategy, communications, events and mentoring programme.
  • Work with the Director of Professional Development to identify growth opportunities for the network including identifying and establishing relationships with future partners of YAF
  • Manage budget and finance for partnership activity, liaising with other Directors
  • Work with the rest of the board on income generation ideas and funding applications

This role is for someone stepping up into a managerial or leadership role for the first time, or looking to do so. We offer training, mentoring, and professional development, as well as the opportunity to lead an expanding and ambitious national network. You will have the opportunity to develop skills such as budget setting, managing a team, planning a range of events, and communicating with professionals at all levels. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to expand their experience in ways that may not be possible in their current role.

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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: 04 November 2024
Closing date: 25 November 2024 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising, Training / Learning, Volunteering Management, Culture, Database Management, Entry level / Graduate, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships, Corporate Fundraising, Regional Fundraising

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