ArtfulScribe is a writer development agency based in Southampton. Formally constituted in 2012, the business aims to raise the profile of writers and writing through workshops, career and professional development, publications, residencies, and performance opportunities.
 
Our stakeholders include funders, arts and culture organisations, schools, universities, city councils, libraries, and people with an interest in writing as readers, listeners, practitioners and audience members.
 
Currently funded on a project-by-project basis, working primarily in Hampshire and Dorset, ArtfulScribe is developing to encompass an administrative ‘Solent’ region, from Basingstoke in the north, to the Isle of Wight in the south; from Portsmouth in the east to Portland in the west. We are also moving to new premises at MAST (Mayflower Studios) in Southampton’s Cultural Quarter and preparing for milestone events including submitting an Arts Council England National Portfolio application and supporting Southampton’s bid to become City of Culture in 2025.
 
To facilitate this growth we are undertaking organisational development work, supported by funding from Arts Council England.  We invite tenders from experienced and innovative fundraising consultants to carry out a strategic review and develop a detailed and comprehensive fundraising strategy, implementation plan and to advise on aligning marketing/communications plan to support organisational growth and sustainability. 
 
 
Work Scheme Outline
 

• Analyse and assess fundraising within the context of ArtfulScribe’s overall income generation. 
• Evaluate and advise on optimum mix of income streams for future growth & sustainability.
• Review and evaluate fundraising strategy in relation to plans/activities, partnerships, policies & practices.
• Research current external environment within which ArtfulScribe’s fundraising operates.
• Research, identify and advise on potential new/enhanced sources of fundraising income.
• Develop a detailed and comprehensive fundraising strategy to generate sustainable and diverse income streams within the optimum funding mix and aligned to ArtfulScribe’s values and strategic objectives and priorities.
• Develop key messages to align with a Communications/Marketing plan to support and drive income generation.
• Clarify fundraising role and advise on integrating into the organisation for the future.

• oversee the fundraising review outlined above, taking responsibility for delivering identified work scheme outputs
• produce an appropriate fundraising/development strategy

 
 
Outputs
 
It is expected that this process will result in a comprehensive Strategic Review Document, a detailed Fundraising Strategy with aligned key messages for communications/marketing  including a fully costed Implementation Plan.
 
 
Budget
 
There is a consultancy fee of £4000 available for this work.
 
Timescale
 
This work is to be carried out between October 2021 and December 2021
 
 
 
Here’s how to apply 
 
Please apply by midnight Monday 18 October 2021.
 
Send your application to james@gjgconsultancy.com
Send us your CV and a covering letter including the following points: 
 
Outline of your approach to developing a fundraising strategy.
Respond to the brief telling us your strongest areas and giving examples of previous work.
Tell us what you think you could bring to ArtfulScribe  
 
Interviews will be held over Zoom on Monday 21 October  2021. Questions will be  made available to you in advance.  (please tell us if you are not available for this date) 
 
Other information: 
For an informal conversation before applying please contact James Gough, Organisational Development Lead: james@gjgconsultancy.com
 
We will respond to all applicants to let people know if they have been invited to interview or not. 
 
ArtfulScribe is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all our employees and freelance staff.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, culture, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 
 
If you are unsure about applying, please talk with us about any concerns you might have.