Volunteering Opportunity: Funding - Development Coordinator with de Havilland Aircraft Museum

The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is seeking a seasoned fundraiser to join our tight-knit team. We are looking for someone with a passion to preserve and extoll the world leading aviation achievements of the de Havilland Enterprises (aircraft, engines, propellors, and rockets).

You must be motivated, professional, and organized, with a knack for research and demonstrate exceptional drive to further our existing fundraising efforts and help strategize and deliver new ones.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Hertsmere, St Albans

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings

Practical Considerations: Skills and Qualifications

· Prior experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing

· Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

· Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers

· Strong attention to detail

· A passion for research

· Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities



Preferred Qualifications

· A degree in communications, business, public
relations, or a related field

· Certificate, Diploma or other similar qualification in
Fundraising

· Competence in Microsoft Office suite, Google
Workspace or similar

· Experience using donor management systems

· Experience writing grant proposals, press releases,
and/or fundraising letters

· Confidence with public speaking

· Legal or accounting experience a plus

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Marketing & Communication, Museums & Heritage, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
In this role, you will use your expert communication skills and keen sense of initiative to spot fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with potential donors, and manage fundraising campaigns. By coordinating events, writing proposals, and recruiting and leading volunteers, you will be instrumental in moving the de Havilland Aircraft Museum closer to its financial goals.


Objectives of this Role

· Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and
work

· Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and
volunteers

· Spot new fundraising opportunities

· Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization
meet financial goals

· Form strong relationships with external stakeholders

· Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop



Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

· Research individuals, corporations, and foundations
that may be interested in gift-giving

· Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision,
and programs to potential donors

· Craft grant applications and fundraising proposals

· Strategize and successfully execute fundraising
campaigns

· Organize fundraising events while overseeing teams
of volunteers

· Manage a budget and track whether goals are being
met