role details
Fundraising & Events Officer
To keep Pride free for all and to help put events on through the year we need regular income. This role would suit an individual who is able to research and identify grant funding, submit funding applications and have the ability to grow and gain sponsorship opportunities with local & national businesses.
location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
working hours
Flexible
Voluntary unpaid
Expenses only
What will I be doing?
- Approach local and national businesses, companies, organisations, and community groups to create events either directly or in collaboration to help obtain funding for Oxford Pride
- Assist to plan and deliver fundraising events (with the Festival, Entertainment, and Community Officers).
- Contact and liaise with acts, performers, and other external contacts to provide entertainment at events where required and working with the Entertainment Officer.
- Organise or liaise in the planning and delivery of other community engagement events that may be funded by grants (with the Festival, Entertainment, and Community Officers).
- Maintain close communication with the Treasurer with regards to incoming funds, for the coordination of invoices and assets.
- Communicate with the Website and Communications Officers to provide event information to promote events and to thank relevant parties after events.
What do I need?
Enthusiasm to be out there meeting with people to make the events happen.
The benefits:
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills
- Develop new interests
- Improve your self confidence
- Give back to the community
How do I apply for the role?
To apply or re-apply for an officer position for the 2024-2025 year, please email the Secretary – [email protected] – and Chair – [email protected] – by 25/08/2024 with the following:
- Reason for Your Application (max 200 words)
- Qualities/Experience You Bring (max 200 words)
- Up-to-date CV
The Secretary will contact you with the outcome from the executive directors or to arrange next steps. Your data will be used according to Oxford Pride’s GDPR Policy, available on our website under Bylaws. Non-successful applicants can request feedback.
Membership Requirement: You must be a member of Oxford Pride to stand for any position. To become a member, please complete our membership form.
