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Apprenticeship

Fundraiser

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Sales, marketing and procurement
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Raise funds for charitable causes.

What you'd do

Research and identify potential donors, trusts, and funders
Write compelling funding applications and proposals
Steward existing donors with regular communications and updates
Plan and deliver fundraising events and campaigns
Manage donor databases and keep records up to date
Produce reports on fundraising performance and income
Represent the organisation at events and networking opportunities

What you'd learn

Fundraising principles, methods, and regulatory requirements
Relationship management with individual and corporate donors
Grant writing and trust and foundation fundraising
Digital and direct marketing for fundraising campaigns
Data management, donor databases, and GDPR compliance
Event management for fundraising activities
Charity finance, restricted and unrestricted income management
Ready to look for a place?
See live Fundraiser apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
Find vacancies
A Careermash concept Β· apprenticeship standard from our careers engine Β· vacancies via gov.uk.

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