A Peasedown St John project which celebrated its 10th birthday this year is looking for a new Fundraising Manager to join its team of organisers.
Party in the Park, established in 2008 to build pride in the community and put the village firmly on the local cultural festival map, costs £7,000 to host, with almost 50% of this being raised through sponsorship from businesses and grants from organisations.
Party in the Park Festival Chairman, Nathan Hartley said: “We’re looking for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join the festival team as our new Fundraising Manager.
“Since 2008, Peasedown Party in the Park has grown to one of the biggest in the district with up to 3,000 people attending.
“Held on the second Saturday of June every year, it’s an opportunity for local people to get together, see their friends, listen to live music, eat great food, and celebrate all that’s great about our community!”
Over the past decade, £25,000 has been secured in funding – with every single penny going towards festival costs and expenses.
“After 8 years in post, Mike Auton is bidding farewell as our Fundraising Manager, and can do so having achieved a lot for Peasedown!”, added Nathan, “We’re now looking for someone to replace him.”
Ideally, the candidate should:
- Have experience of working in the charitable/fundraising sector;
- Be able to demonstrate a track-record of community fundraising;
- Be willing to try new ideas and explore new avenues of funding;
- Be confident in securing, at least, £3,000 per annum in Festival Sponsorship;
- Be able to commit to one evening committee meeting per month (8 months of the year);
- Have good communication and administration skills;
- Be confident in contacting sponsors (new and old) to secure funds.
The role is voluntary. For further details, contact Party in the Park Chairman Nathan Hartley by emailing: [email protected]
