Below is a list of possible skilled volunteering roles related to the challenge of income generation. It certainly isn’t exhaustive, but we hope it will help you to think about the specific skills you need. You might also consider searching for trustees who have experience of the most relevant income sources for your organisation. Please contact us at fundingroles@reachskills.org.uk if you would like any guidance from one of our volunteer placement advisors on developing your role.
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Income source |
You might need this |
To help you do this |
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Fundraising/ fundraising communications |
Prospect researcher |
Research and produce profiles of potential donors |
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Account/partnership manager |
Develop and manage relationships with supporters |
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Direct/database marketing expert |
Plan and deliver mail or email fundraising campaigns |
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Events co-ordinator |
Organise and manage fundraising events |
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Sponsorship manager |
Get sponsorship from companies for events or initiatives |
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Proposal writer |
Write professional proposals to donors and funders |
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Social impact analyst |
Articulate the ‘social return on investment’ of your work to funders |
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Marketing/communications advisor |
Develop a marketing strategy to support your fundraising |
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Marketing/communications co-ordinator |
Deliver fundraising marketing activities and materials |
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Social media specialist |
Use new media like facebook or twitter to talk to supporters |
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Web developer or designer |
Use your website to attract and engage supporters |
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Case study researcher/writer |
Tell real life stories that demonstrate your impact |
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Graphic designer |
Produce professionally designed print or online materials |
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Copywriter |
Communicate compelling stories in your written materials |
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Film-maker |
Bring stories about your work to life on film |
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Newsletter editor |
Produce a regular supporter newsletter |
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Presentation coach |
Make confident presentations to donors and funders |
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Tendering for public services |
Business development advisor |
Develop new business strategy and identify opportunities to tender |
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Marketing/public affairs advisor |
Raise your profile with commissioners or potential business partners |
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Market researcher |
Gather market intelligence and information for tenders |
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Bidwriter |
Write professional bids that meet tender specifications |
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Social impact analyst |
Evidence the effectiveness of your services to commissioners |
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Management advisor (joint venture specialist) |
Negotiate with private, public and voluntary sector partners |
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Public service procurement advisor |
Increase your understanding of public service commissioning |
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Trading and enterprise |
Enterprise expert |
Identify trading opportunities and develop business plans |
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Financial advisor |
Develop financial models and forecasts |
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Marketing/communications manager |
Market new products and services to customers |
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Market researcher |
Understand your customers, competitors and market |
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Finance and investment |
Financial advisor |
Understand opportunities to access capital through social finance |
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Business analyst/advisor |
Develop business models and plans to present to social investors |
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Social impact analyst |
Evidence social return on investment to social investors |
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Investor relations co-ordinator |
To build relationships with and handle reporting to social investors |
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Investment manager |
Maximise income from your charity’s own investments |