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Fundraising
Fundraisers work for charities or related organisations such as schools, theatres, higher education institutions or political parties. The work entails raising awareness of the charity and its objectives amongst the general public, businesses and other organisations in order to increase income. Fundraisers need to find new and creative ways of generating income and will be responsible for organising a variety of activities including special events, campaigns and collections.
Vacancies do occur in Yorkshire and the Humber although the majority of opportunities will be in the regional cities such as Leeds. Some fundraisers work from home looking after a designated region whilst others will be based at a charity's headquarters or regional office.
The Institute of Fundraising is the professional body representing and supporting fundraisers. There's a Yorkshire regional group of the Institute that organises local events for those employed as fundraisers and their webpage lists the current committee members.
The Charity Commission has an on-line register of charities that can be searched by charity name, location, or type of work. Contact details for the top 500 charities in terms of income, expenditure and funds can be located via the Charitiesdirect.com website (http://www.charitiesdirect.com). Details of regionally based charities and voluntary organisations may also be obtained from local Councils for Voluntary Services (CVS) throughout the region. Contact details for regional CVS offices can be found through the National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (NACVS) website.
If you like the idea of becoming a fundraiser then you'll need to make sure you have plenty of relevant experience on your CV. You could volunteer with a local charity helping with events or organise your own event to benefit a needy cause. The industry is quite hard to get into and paid roles normally require experience. Gaining a related job in the private sector such as marketing or events can help you gain the relevant experience you need to move into the sector.
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Useful links:
The Charity Commission
Find details of all registered charities by searching the online register.
Institute of Fundraising
The Institute of Fundraising promotes the highest standards of fundraising practice. They are a member-based, national organisation with groups active in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English regions. The Institute of Fundraising seeks to support its members through training, networking and the dissemination of best practice.
Professional Fundraising Magazine
This is the UK's leading monthly journal for fundraisers working in the charity, not-for-profit and voluntary sector.
Working for a Charity
Working For A Charity exists to promote the voluntary sector as a positive career option for those seeking paid employment and to promote the opportunities and benefits of becoming a volunteer to people who wish to do unpaid work. This site has sections on training courses, as well as useful information about working in the voluntary sector. An article entitled 'First Steps to Finding Out' provides advice on finding voluntary work and paid job opportunities.
The website has a section which is dedicated to providing jobseekers with information on jobs typically dealt with by Charity People. There are downloadable documents available on fundraising, CV advice, marketing etc.
Bradford Community & Voluntary Service (formerly Bradford Council for Voluntary Service) is an umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Bradford. Their role is to develop, support, promote and represent the interests of the voluntary and community sector.
CVA provides advice, information and support to voluntary organisations in Craven, near Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Doncaster CVS is an independent charity which works to promote, coordinate and support voluntary and community action which leads to social change.
Hull Council for Voluntary Service
Hull CVS offers support and guidance to local charities,voluntary organisations and community groups of any size.
North Bank Forum for Voluntary Agencies
The North Bank Forum in Hull provides a regular meeting point for voluntary organisations to discuss and take action on issues relating to partnership working, community care, general health and social welfare.
North Yorkshire CVS
North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary Organisations is a registered charity formed and run by voluntary and community organisations in York and North Yorkshire to promote, develop and support new and existing forms of voluntary and community action; and to ensure that their views and interests are well represented. The website provides a list of local voluntary sector development agencies in York and North Yorkshire.
Ripon CVS carries out a variety of roles including promoting the interests of voluntary groups with public sector organisations and offering advice and information to members of the public on an informal basis.
Richmondshire CVS
Richmondshire CVS is a registered charity whose aims include developing and supporting local voluntary and community initiatives and providing them with information and funding advice.
Voluntary Action Barnsley (VAB)
VAB plays a vital role in relation to community and voluntary organisations and offers appropriate support and services at a borough-wide level, technical advice and training.
Voluntary Action Calderdale (VA-C)
VA-C is the CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) development agency providing infrastructure support to Voluntary & Community groups in the borough of Calderdale (West Yorkshire). It has been set up to support the development of both new and existing community & voluntary sector groups and to represent their interests locally and regionally.
Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS)
VAS is an independent voluntary organisation supporting the development of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) locally.
VA-L is the Council for Voluntary Service in Leeds. VA-L provides innovative and direct support, services and specialist advice to hundreds of voluntary and community groups, enabling them to carry out their work across Leeds.
York Council for Voluntary Service
York CVS' main aim is to offer advice, training, information and support to local voluntary organisations and community groups.
The Charities Information Bureau (CIB) has been providing information, advice and training to not-for-profit organisations throughout West Yorkshire since 1981.
South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau
SYFAB is a voluntary organisation and registered charity set up to help voluntary and community organisations get the resources they need.
Charitynet.org
This online resource brings together the websites of non-profit organisations and their service providers across the world.