Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Researching funding sources(prospect research) for voluntary,community,and social enterprise organisations.
Training,building capacity and mentoring staff or volunteers in order that groups can fundraise more effectively and sucessfully
Providing information and advice on all aspects of fundraising
Supporting groups to become more entrepreneurial
Writing funding bids

Meet representative of voluntary organisation and:
discuss their funding needs
assess their current priorities/needs
agree actions with them.
Answer telephone enquiries.
Collate Funding Bulletin information.
Research funding sources for funding report for local charity.
Attend team meeting.
Support voluntees in office.
Respond to email enquiries/correspondence.

Using my experience and skills to help smaller voluntary and community groups to develop/sustain their services and activities.

Small budget and limited resources to develop the services I provide.
Number of groups needing funding advice and amount of competition for funding in current economic climate,which makes given them right advice and support crucial.

Lots of previous experience in voluntary sector-wished to remain in sector when made redundant from previous job.

Research skills,previous experience, ability to analyse situations and diagnose solutions,time management,resourcefulness,writing skills.

Funding Advisers Course-Open College Network Level 3
Social Entrepreneurs Accreditation.Dartington School for Social Entrepreneurs

Age UK Torbay-1990-2011. Chief Executive.
Range of management and personal development training courses. NVQ 4-Training Needs Analysis.

2011-to present.
CVA Torbay- Community Funding Adviser.
Funding Advisers qualification as above.
Social Entrepreneurs accreditation-as above.Various job related training. (fundraising skills).

Would be happy to develop and remain in this role for a few years. Have considered setting up my own Funding Advice Social Enterprise. May pursue this in a few years time.

The voluntary sector is immensely rewarding as a career-get some experience as a volunteer whilst studying or during holidays. Fundraising is a specific skill which you can acquire overtime,but a rewarding and challenging role(with plenty of job opportunities),for the right person.

Check the Institute of Fundraising website for details of careers in fundraising.