Friday 11 March 2011

Employment opportunities: Fundraising Manager

Job Advert for Fundraising Manager

Role:
Transition Extreme is currently looking to recruit for this key position in order to build our fundraising capabilities as we move forward to a new phase of development.
You will be responsible for managing and developing Transition Extreme’s relationships with trusts and foundations as well as growing our broader fundraising portfolio. You will provide business development support to the CEO and senior management team.
You will develop plans to achieve set income targets. You will be responsible for developing relationships with a range of funders and sponsors, encouraging donations and Gifts in Kind, and setting up events. You will also work closely with other staff to develop funding proposals. You will have a proven background in fundraising, marketing or sales and be able to prepare detailed proposals. You will also have excellent communication skills and be a team player.
About us:
Transition Extreme is an ambitious, award winning social enterprise and registered charity, which operates a world class extreme sports facility in Aberdeen. It is dedicated to engaging with young people via participation in extreme sports and related art and music activities. Our excellent facilities for skateboarding, BMX, inline skating and climbing are open to everyone and we aim to use these to help young people channel their energy, develop their skills and maximise their potential as they make the difficult transition from youth to adulthood.

Application notes:
For a full job description and to apply, please visit www.transition-extreme.com returning the completed application form to hr@transition-extreme.com.
or post to: Human Resources, Transition Extreme Sports Limited
Links Road, Queen’s Links, Aberdeen, AB24 5NN. Please mark the envelope ‘CONFIDENTIAL’.
Closing date: 31st March 2011. Interview date: w/c 4th April 2011.