Juice Academy launches new fundraising apprenticeship
Looking for a way to kick-start your career in fundraising? The Juice Academy’s new fundraising apprenticeship programme could be just what you need.
The social enterprise apprenticeship provider has launched the apprenticeship to provide additional support to charities as they struggle to cope with the rise in demand for services.
Here’s the lowdown.
About the apprenticeship
The Fundraiser Level 3 Standard apprenticeship will be delivered by Jane Montague. Through her eponymous consultancy, she works with charities across the UK and Channel Islands, helping them formulate policy and deliver training on charity legislation, income generation, and ethics.
The apprenticeship will last 15 months. The practical element is 12 months, followed by a three-month end-point assessment (EPA).
Structure
Apprentices will spend 4 days a week working ‘on the job’ with one of Juice Academy’s charity partners.
Current partners include:
Candidates can state which charity they’d like to work with on the application form.
Every other week, they’ll attend training sessions (some half days and some full days). A mix of face-to-face learning (20%) at The Juice Academy in Manchester, and online delivery (80%), the training will cover:
How to create a case for support
Communication and digital marketing
Storytelling and relationship fundraising
How to develop resilience
Pitching and presenting techniques
Ethical fundraising and branding
How to align a campaign with the donor journey
Managing data, budgeting, and analytics
What about the salary?
For the first year, apprentices will be paid a minimum salary* of £13,000. But this will be increased to the National Minimum Wage (based on the age of the apprentice) for the remainder of the programme.
*Salaries are set at the employers’ discretion, so the wage may be higher.
Entry requirements
To be eligible to apply, the minimum requirements are a Grade A-C / 9-4 at GCSE in Maths, English Language or equivalent, e.g., functional skills in Maths, English at Level 2.
Application process
The first step is to fill out an online application.
Successful candidates will then be invited to a second stage, where they’ll complete several assessments, including Maths & English.
If these are successful, applications will be sent to Juice Academy’s partner charities, who will shortlist for interviews.
There’ll be four intakes of up to 20 apprentices over the course of the year (January- April- July- October).
Candidates that don’t make it through the first time will be invited to apply again.
Final Word
Sound good? Get cracking with your application.
An apprenticeship is a great way to learn valuable skills that’ll help you stand out in the job market and make a real impact in the charity sector. And you’ll get paid to do it.
It’s a win-win.
Got any questions about the fundraising sector? Or want some advice to help with your application? We can help. Give us a call on 0203 750 3111 or email info@bamboofundraising.co.uk for a chat.