Volunteer Fundraising & Development Manager

Overview

402 (Gravesend) Squadron RAF Air Cadets supports young people aged 12-20 through aviation, leadership, adventure training, community engagement and personal development. We are looking for a Volunteer Fundraising & Development Manager to help us strengthen our long-term sustainability.

Role Summary

The Volunteer Fundraising & Development Manager will identify fundraising opportunities, research grants, develop local partnerships, support sponsorship approaches and help plan practical fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify fundraising opportunities and potential funding sources.
• Research and apply for grants.
• Develop local partnerships and sponsorship approaches.
• Plan and support practical fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with a small volunteer team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organised, proactive and reliable.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, sponsorship, business development, marketing, events or community engagement is helpful.
• Basic IT skills - internet & email.
• Administration, evaluation & review, teamwork.

Why These Skills are Required

We are looking for someone organised, proactive and confident in written communication. The volunteer should be comfortable researching opportunities, drafting written materials, approaching potential supporters and working collaboratively with a small volunteer team.

What is in it for you

This opportunity lets you use your skills to make a real difference to young people in the local community. The role offers flexible volunteering, a chance to build experience in fundraising and charity development, and the satisfaction of seeing your work contribute directly to cadets' confidence, leadership, teamwork and personal development.

Time Commitment

Around 1-3 hours per week, worked flexibly and mostly remotely. Time may increase slightly around grant deadlines, fundraising events or recruitment periods, balanced by quieter weeks. Occasional evening or weekend availability for meetings or events would be helpful.

Location

DA11 0EU, Gravesend. Hybrid role - successful applicant must be in commutable distance of the centre (Joint Cadet Centre Gravesend, Grange Road).