Responsibilities• Implement the fundraising strategy for 2019-20 with

a focus on:

• Improving ongoing fundraising channels, systems and processes

• Professionalising donation handling and enhancing donor experience

• Ensuring compliance with fundraising legislation and regulations

• Developing targets, KPI’s and delivering results

• Develop and manage the fundraising strategy 2020+

• Identify and include new income opportunities such as grants, legacies and trusts

• Oversee and project manage fundraising campaigns

• Communicate with existing and prospective donors to build relationships and ensure the impact of our work is clear to all internal and external stakeholders

• Hold vision, use inner work, meditation and manifestation to attract abundance

Requirements• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least five

years of development experience and a successful track record in cultivating leads and eliciting major contributions from individuals and/or corporations

• Exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

• Project management skills

• Ability to multi-task and find solutions within complexity

• Willingness to live and work in community, embody the spiritual principles and commit to the aims of the Findhorn Foundation

• Experienced with strategy development and implementation, legacies and grants (preferred)

• Self-starter with a network of donor relationships (preferred)

• one year minimum time commitment

full time position, residential or non-residential

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help serve the transformation of human consciousness

Fundraising Development Officer

The Findhorn Foundation in Northern Scotland is a charity dedicated to transforming human consciousness in the setting of an ecovillage community.

The Foundation is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated individual to take fundraising work to the next level.

You will work with an internal development officer who will provide knowledge and connections into the organisation to form the new Fundraising Team. You will be part of a lively community and a highly engaged, creative communications team. In the role, you will have a wide scope to try new ideas and approaches while also working co-creatively with your partner officer.

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Benefits• You will be part of a community of 120 co-workers

in one of the oldest and largest ecovillages in the world, with 600 people in the wider community

• Residential position with £260 monthly allowance OR non-residential position at national minimum wage (35 hours/week)

• Comprehensive introduction to the Findhorn Foundation through staff intake programmes

• 30 days paid vacation per year, plus two Spiritual & Personal Development weeks

• Two vegetarian meals each day freshly prepared at the subsidised rate of £1

• Access to workshops and trainings within the Findhorn Foundation for a discounted rate

• Retreat weeks on Erraid & the Isle of Iona for a discounted rate

The position is open immediately, though there is flexibility for applicants who need some time to transition from a previous role.

Please send your application including a cover letter and CV outlining your motivation and experience as well as availability to Sasha Angus at comms.manager@findhorn.org. She is happy to answer questions or send you the application pack containing more information. Thanks for your interest in the Findhorn Foundation!

About the Findhorn Foundation

The Findhorn Foundation is a dynamic experiment where everyday life is guided by the inner voice of Spirit, where we work in co-creation with the intelligence of nature and take inspired action towards our vision of a better world. We share our learning and way of life in experiential workshops, conferences and events that take place within a thriving community and ecovillage. The Common Ground gives a statement of our Principles, Essence and Guidelines and the Annual Report, an overview of our activities.

The Findhorn Foundation (ff) is a unique organisation, very different from most workplaces. Joining the Foundation is a significant commitment on many levels - personal, work and spiritual. You will have the opportunity to be a part of programmes within the Foundation. These programmes are a required part of residential life, though are often considered a benefit, as they offer opportunities for deeply enriching connections and personal growth.

Read our 2019 Magazine, Transform.

Live and work in connection with

self, others & spirit

For over 50 years, the Findhorn Foundation has been supporting people to transform themselves - and the world.

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What to ExpectUpon arrival, you will begin with the Findhorn Foundation Experience Week (if you have not already done so).

• Following Experience Week, you will participate in the Living In Community as a Guest (lcg) programme for one month while starting to work in your role as Development Officer Fundraising. This is to support integration into the daily practices, rhythms and community life at Findhorn.

• After this month, you will have a review, and if it still is a good fit for both sides, you would start Learning Essentials Applicant Programme (Leap).

• After this, there will be a final review. If it is still a good fit for both sides, a longer term contract would be discussed.

These programmes would be funded by the ff for the successful applicant who agrees to a one year working commitment. Tax credits are available to uK citizens, since this is a minimum wage job, but you would need to apply for them yourself. You would be a member of the community, subscribe to our common ground principles and participate in community activities, including some weekend work.

Living and working in the Findhorn Foundation may be deeply rewarding, and also, deeply challenging. Living in this potent atmosphere of intention and dedication takes courage and commitment to your spiritual journey. We welcome your unique contribution to the Findhorn Foundation!

Example WeeK in Community

mon tue wed thu fri

am shift9am - 12:30pm tea break @ 10:30am

Team Scrum Session

Fundraising Fundraising Fundraising Fundraising

pm shift2pm - 5pmtea break @ 3:30pm

Fundraising Team Meditation & Sharing

Collective Work Meetings

Fundraising Creative Shift in the Garden or Kitchen

CV and cover letter to Sasha at comms.manager@findhorn.org

Closing date 7 June