Part time Fundraiser/Development Manager at Actors of Dionysus

We are seeking a dynamic and creative person to join our team to help enrich and expand our education and performance work by generating the necessary funds to do so. Our charity specialises in new adaptations of ancient Greek drama and new writing inspired by myth and our mission is to offer creative projects and workshops that develop young people’s skills and confidence and promote accessibility and opportunity, alongside stimulating their understanding and engagement of Greek myth. No knowledge of ancient Greek Myth is required but experience of fundraising and is essential. A love of live performance and education is recommended. Our current projects include Magic from Myth Coding/Storytelling Workshops, in collaboration with CoderDojo, prioritising young people with SEND designed to offer access to ancient Greek myth and drama and coding skills, with one complimenting the other. We are also acting as Executive Directors on the King’s College London Greek play, which this year is a brand-new version of Elektra. During the May Festival we shall we opening our award winning LIONHOUSE venue to the public. You can see more about our work on our website.

Part-time Fundraiser roles include:
Funding Applications and Reports to Funders
• Looking through Funding for All, Grants Online etc to find suitable grants to apply for
• Writing the application narrative, putting together any supporting documents, getting all required documentation that the charity requests
• Familiarising yourself with our work, our mission and our long-term strategy via discussion with our core team (Artistic Director, Administrator and Education Officer)
• Seeing our work, either live (when appropriate) and via our website (videos and our YouTube channel).
• Identifying and submitting a minimum of 3-4 well researched and compelling funding bids monthly.
• Reinvigorating our Friends membership network and reconnecting with members and expanding the network
• Reaching out to targeted individuals to support our charitable work
• Consulting with Mark Katz our Education Officer regarding the financial aspects of the application
• Keeping track of the reporting required and ensuring that is completed
• Keeping track of all funding applications in a shared spreadsheet and folder

Skills required:
Good organisation and time keeping
Efficient
Friendly
Honest
Good Communicator
Open
Good language and copywriting skills

An understanding of good arts practice is preferred

Starting hourly starting rate negotiable upon discussion, commensurate with level of experience.