RSC Development is made up of five main divisions: Capital, Research, Annual Funds, Revenue and Stewardship.
Fundraising - Development Department (Ref: WP09)
The Development Team are principally involved in generating funds from partnerships with individuals, businesses, universities, trusts and foundations.
This income underpins the RSC's work both on and off the stage and plants seeds of ideas for exciting and pioneering ventures.
Placement details
Available dates: Available all year round
Length of placement: Three to six months
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2009
Ref: WP09
About the placement
This is predominantly a project based placement, working with various divisions of the Development Team. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to gain experience in a range of fundraising activity. The type and scale of the project will depend upon the current focuses and demands within the department at the time of placement.
Criteria
We are looking for applicants who are committed to a career in fundraising.
Essential attributes:
- Be a graduate, or be studying towards a degree or equivalent in Arts or Performance Management
- Have a good knowledge of MS Office, especially Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Have the ability to act with integrity and to observe confidentiality
- Possess first class communication skills
- Solid administration skills.
Desirable attributes:
- Previous experience of working in an office environment
- Basic understanding of Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of and passion for theatre.
Selection process
Stage 1 - Application form and written work.
Written Work: Prepare a 500 word proposal requesting support for a specific project of the RSC Learning programme and outlining opportunities for donor recognition and involvement
Stage 2 - Formal interview (Development Manager - Stewardship and the relevant project manager)
Stage 3 - Successful candidate begins placement
If you would like to apply for this placement, please complete the Work Experience Application Form.
Please note this placement is only available to candidates 18 years of age or over. See our programme for under 18s.
