EOTDT is a resident-led development trust which works to foster and nurture the development of a sustainable and cohesive community for the residents of Edinburgh Old
Town. The Trust’s staff and team of local volunteers work to encourage and support community development, providing a range of arts and wellbeing activities aimed at improving life for residents. EOTDT opened a community hub (The Crannie) to further the promotion of these activities and provide a place for residents to meet and socialise.
Responsibilities:
● Build relationships with existing and potential corporate partners.
● Assist with and develop fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage the community and raise awareness about our cause.
● Create fundraising materials, including grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor communications.
● Work with other staff members on project funding initiatives
● Recruit, organise and manage a group of volunteers to assist with fundraising within the charity
● Develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies to generate financial support for the organisation’s programs and initiatives.
● Attend networking events to promote our mission and fundraising initiatives
● Any other ad hoc jobs as requested by the line manager
Qualifications:
● Previous experience in fundraising within the non-profit sector is preferred.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in grant writing and crafting compelling fundraising materials.
● Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
● Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Passionate about the mission and values of Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust and the community we serve.
To apply for this role please send a C.V and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of an A4 page) to admin@eotdt.org explaining how you would carry out this role and how you meet the key competencies.
EOTDT is committed to equality of opportunity for our staff, our volunteers and our members. We are an equal opportunities employer. In respect of staff and volunteer positions, we welcome applications from individuals without regard to age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), and religion or belief.
The deadline for applications is Monday 5th August at 12pm. We plan to hold interviews on the 13th and 14th of August.