Arts Fundraiser Mentoring Programme 2012/13
Expert fundraisers are waiting to take your career call...
"Taking part in the Arts & Business mentoring programme was tremendous and helped me enormously – not only in terms of improving my working practise but also in assisting me to define my career path. It isn’t everyday that you are given the opportunity to work on a one-to-one basis with one of the country’s cultural leaders…if that chance presents itself, you should grab it with both hands!” - Kate Mills, 2010/11 mentee
This one year programme offers mid-career arts professionals working in fundraising the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and best practice advice from senior executive in the field. Past mentors have included people from The National Portrait Gallery, The Sixteen, Chichester Festival Theatre, National Maritime Museum, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Royal College of Music and Kettle's Yard Gallery & House.
Applications are now being accepted for 2012/13 and must be returned to us, together with your CV, by 19 March 2012. Click the link below to download an application pack.
Who is the programme for?
- You must be currently employed with an arts organisation or cultural institution in England
- You will have had 3-5 years work experience in a fundraising or development role or have fundraising as a significant part of your recent roles
- You are looking to deepen your understanding of fundraising or gain new skills
- You can clearly demonstrate the value of being mentored by someone outside your organisation
What does the programme involve?
- You should be prepared to meet with your mentor four times during the year, which you are required to organise yourself, making the appropriate arrangements
- Additional telephone or email communication between mentors and mentees to be agreed between yourselves
- You are required to keep the programme managers informed of all meetings with your mentor
- While, the programme is free of charge, you are required to cover travel and other expenditure related to your mentor meetings
- You may be asked to attend an event to showcase and promote the mentoring programme and be prepared to help Arts & Business with evaluation and promotion
- The Programme Managers will liaise with the Mentors and Mentees and communicate any further relevant learning opportunities outside of the programme (e.g. workshops or master classes)
What are the benefits to mentees?
- One-to-one guidance to help you develop skills, build confidence and self-esteem, gain new insights and strengthen your professional approach
- Guidance on your learning and professional development from Arts & Business to help you reach your development goals
How does it work?
- Complete the application form and have it approved by your line manager
- Email the application form along with a current copy of your CV by noon on Monday, 19 March 2012 to both Programme Managers
- Your application will then be reviewed and assessed by the Arts & Business programme managers and if you are successful, we will send you a letter of agreement to be signed by you and your line manager.
- The pairing will consider your needs and aim to match you with one of our Mentors based on location and area of expertise
- Only one match per Mentor will be allowed
- The decision will be final and you will have the option to accept or decline
When will I know?
We aim to conclude the matching by the end of March 2012 and will inform all applicants then.
Who do I contact with questions?
Contact us by email with any questions; please include your direct dial or mobile number:
Nicole Emmenegger, Fundraising Advice Manager - nicole.emmenegger@artsandbusiness.org.uk
Tricia Jenkins, Head of Learning & Development – tricia.jenkins@artsandbusiness.org.uk