Grants & Fundraising Coordinator

Purpose

• To support the Treasurer in maintaining the financial viability of the library.

• To encourage member participation in fundraising events

General Responsibilities

• Stay informed about new grant opportunities and search for new sources of funding

• Plans and keeps a funding calendar of application closing dates from various known funders for the year

• Write and submit persuasive grant/funding applications 

• Monitors and reports back to the Committee of funding targets. 

• Maintain records of all funding/grant applications and outcomes 

• Organise local fundraisers (optional but welcome!)

• Investigate possible sponsorship partners

Additional Responsibilities

• Track funding spend and ensure funding accountability

• Work with the other committee officers to ensure all documentation required for grants is supplied.

• Coordinate with the marketing/media team to post ‘Thank you’ messages to the funder on our social media.

• Be a member of the TLFNZ Toy Libraries Face Book group (Closed Group support page)

Specification for this Role 

• Experience writing grant/funding applications is beneficial and preferred, or related experience/skills

• Positive attitude and ability to work to deadlines

• Ability to work well and effectively as a member of a team

• Computing skills (Google Suite)

• Excellent written and confident spoken English communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self-driven and able to work independently

1. Complete our online application form and be sure to mention any previous committee/board work, and involvement in fundraising or grant applications
2. Submit a copy of your CV and a photo ID (student card, passport, drivers licence etc.) to volunteers@westtoylibrary.org
3. We ask for two referees, who we may call to confirm your suitability for the role.