Description

Charitable organisation managers and directors plan, organise, co-ordinate and direct the activities of organisations in the charitable and not-for-profit sector.

Tasks

• Plans, organises, coordinates and directs the resources of a special interest or charitable organisation helps to formulate and implement charitable organisations' policies and ensures these meet legal and statutory provisions represents their charity in consultation and negotiation with government, employees, trustees and other bodies generates income by co-ordinating funding bids, organising appeals, and managing relationships with funders stimulates public interest by providing publicity, giving lectures and interviews and organising appeals directs or undertakes the preparation, publication and dissemination of reports and other information pertaining to the organisation

Entry Requirements

Entry is generally via career progression from a related occupation (e.g. Charity coordinator) and relevant experience of the charitable sector is often required. In some fields a relevant degree or equivalent qualification may be required.