Class Gift Champion
Job Description
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Class Gift Champion
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Volunteering
Term time
Anita.Jethwa.@city.ac.uk
Purpose
 Initiate, lead and co-ordinate class wide fundraising activities
 Plan a schedule of activities and events in support of the Class Gift scheme
 Aim to raise a minimum of £15,000 in one year to support a number of student bursaries.
Benefits
This role will offer you the opportunity to raise your profile in a significant way within your class, your year
and the relevant course, school and faculty. In addition you will benefit by maximising a wide range of skills
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Team leadership
Team work
Collaboration and consultation
Creativity
Project planning
Event organising
Communication
Personal and social interaction.
Main duties and responsibilities
The ideal person will have the desire and enthusiasm to:
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organise, plan and implement fun and challenging events
demonstrate team leadership and team work
be creative and innovative
use your excellent communication and interpersonal skills
enjoy inclusive team and social activity
build on marketing and publicity skills
be collaborative, inclusive and consultative
liaise with other University departments, schools and faculties to promote the Class Gift.
Summary
This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop and harness your leadership skills while gaining practical
experience in fundraising. As a class gift champion you will have the opportunity to build your network and
raise your profile within your class, school and across the university. Above all this is an excellent
opportunity for the right person to use this role to enhance your CV with a year-long voluntary role which
can have significant positive impact in your future career search.