Big Creative Education
Fundraiser
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Fundraiser for Big Creative Education Foundation (0.5 FTE)
- Salary: £60k (pro rata 30k)
- Basis: Part Time (2.5 days a week)
- Weeks: 1yr fixed term contract, freelance role.
- Start Date: October 2026
- Reporting to: Alexis Michaelides MD BCT & Sacha Corcoran Principal BCA
- Location: Creative Works, Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow E17 6HL
Purpose of the role:
The Part-Time Fundraiser will lead on developing and delivering early-stage fundraising activity for BCEF, helping to secure income from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate partners, and events. This role suits a proactive, experienced, organised fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and working closely with a board of trustees in a growing organisation, recognising, understanding and promoting its primary objects.
Big Creative Education Foundation Charitable Objects are:
- Advancement of education and training for the public benefit, particularly (without limitation) in the creative arts and in digital skills; and
- Relief of need arising from disadvantage, particularly (without limitation) by providing and increasing opportunity in relation to education and training.
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Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Development
- Support the development and delivery of a realistic and sustainable fundraising plan
- Identify and research funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation mission
- Contribute to income targets and pipeline planning
- Identify seed funding opportunities to support operational growth
Trusts, Foundations & Grants
- Research and apply to relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-makers
- Draft high-quality funding applications, proposals, and reports
- Track deadlines, outcomes, and reporting requirements
Individual Giving & Corporate Support
- Support the development of individual giving and corporate fundraising opportunities
- Build and maintain positive relationships with donors and supporters
- Assist with stewardship and donor communications
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Events & Campaigns
- Support planning and delivery of small-scale fundraising events or campaigns
- Help develop creative fundraising ideas that reflect the organisation’s values
Monitoring & Administration
- Maintain accurate fundraising records and income tracking
- Support impact reporting and evidence collection for funders
- Ensure fundraising activity meets relevant legal and ethical standards
- Report into the board of trustees and Foundation advisors with regular updates
- Attend board meetings and produce board report
Closing date for application is: 28th August
Interviews will be held the week of: 7th September
To apply please fill out a form on our website - https://www.bctforms.com/bct-staff-application-form-p1/
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