Volunteer Finance & Fundraising Officer
Posted 1 week ago by British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Volunteer Finance & Fundraising Officer role at KEEP is designed for current or former zookeepers who are organized and possess financial common sense. The position involves overseeing finances, managing payments, and building relationships with sponsors to support the organization's growth and community projects. This flexible volunteer role is crucial for helping KEEP continue its mission and expand its initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing KEEP’s finances by keeping a log of incoming and outgoing funds.
- Managing and approving payments for services, stipends, and refunds.
- Assisting in budget planning for new ideas or community projects.
- Approaching zoos, businesses, or suppliers to find sponsors or donors.
- Funding KEEP placement grants and covering running costs.
- Identifying opportunities for member giveaways.
- Building relationships with sponsors and expressing gratitude.
- Searching for grant opportunities or other funding sources.
- Collaborating on fundraising campaigns or drives.
Key Skills:
- Current or former zookeeper or someone with relevant skills.
- Organized and trustworthy.
- Good communication skills.
- Comfortable approaching businesses or collections.
- Flexible schedule with no fixed time commitment.
- Familiarity with KEEP is a bonus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
KEEP Closing date for applications is: 22nd May 2026
Sector: Fundraising
Type: Volunteer
Contract type: Part-time
Salary: volunteer post
Are you a zookeeper (past or present) who’s organised, got a bit of financial common sense, or just wants to give back to the community? This could be your moment to help KEEP grow and continue supporting keepers KEEP has come a long way in the short time we have been running, and we are continuing to grow with very exciting plans in the pipeline! We are now looking for a new team member to take on the vital role of Finance and Fundraising Officer within KEEP.
The Role
- Overseeing KEEP’s finances - Keeping a log of what's coming in and going out.
- Managing and approving payments (e.g. website and email services, stipends, travel refunds, giveaways)
- Helping us plan budgets for new ideas or community projects.
- Approaching zoos, businesses, or suppliers to find sponsors or donors
- Helping us fund KEEP placement grants and running costs
- Finding cool opportunities for member giveaways (e.g. merch, tickets, experiences)
- Building relationships with sponsors and saying thank-you properly!
- Keeping an eye out for grant opportunities or other funding sources
- Working with us on fundraising campaigns or drives
What We’re Looking For
- A current or former zookeeper (or someone with the right skills who loves what KEEP stands for)
- No spreadsheet wizardry needed (but always appreciated), just organised and trustworthy.
- Friendly and reliable, with decent communication skills
- Comfortable approaching businesses or collections
- No fixed time commitment – totally flexible around your schedule
- Bonus if you’re already familiar with KEEP and want to help shape where we go next
This is a volunteer role, but a seriously important one. Whether you’ve got fundraising experience, just love a good spreadsheet, or want to support the people who support keepers – we’d love to hear from you.
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Interested? Drop us a message or email info@keeperexchange.org