Description
Approach individuals, local authorities, commercial organisations and other actors in order to obtain sponsorship and donations for the projects of the charity.
Alternative labels
approach contact with potential donors
build up contact with potential donors
establish contact with probable donors
approach potential actors to obtain donations
approach contact with potential donor
approach potential actors to obtain sponsorship
contact potential donors
establish contact with potential benefactor
establish contact with possible donors
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Establish contact with potential donors is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Fundraising assistant: Fundraising assistants provide administrative support for fundraising managers. They target potential donators or sponsors by applying surveys. They process donations and grant payments, maintain electronic and paper filing systems for all grants and donations, acknowledge donations and write thank you letters and maintain fundraising records.
Optional skill
Establish contact with potential donors is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Financial manager: Financial managers handle all the matters in reference to the finance and investments of a company. They manage financial operations of companies such as the assets, liabilities, equity and cash flow aiming to maintain the financial health of the company and operative viability. Financial managers evaluate the strategic plans of the company in financial terms, maintain transparent financial operations for taxation and auditing bodies, and create the financial statements of the company at the end of the fiscal year.
Fundraising manager:
Fundraising managers are responsible for raising money on behalf of organisations, often non-profit such as charities. Moreover, they manage the fundraised resources developing programs for its use. They perform a variety of tasks to raise money such as developing corporate partnerships, coordinating direct mail campaigns, organizing fundraisers, contacting donators or sponsors, and sourcing grant income from trusts, foundations and other statutory bodies.
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