Jo Barber
Fundraiser at Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN)- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN)
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraiser
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Sep 2021 - Present
Enabling young people to have a positive impact on their own lives and the wider community. #YoungPeopleCan Enabling young people to have a positive impact on their own lives and the wider community. #YoungPeopleCan
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Seashell
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Events Fundraiser
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2021
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OnSide
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United Kingdom
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events Manager
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Nov 2012 - Apr 2015
Generated income for OnSide by developing and organising high quality cultivation and fundraising events, sourcing prizes and securing sponsorship. Managed cultivation and awareness raising events for new Youth Zones prior to their opening as well as helping to develop and establish a programme of events, providing support advice and supervision of events post-opening. Generated income for OnSide by developing and organising high quality cultivation and fundraising events, sourcing prizes and securing sponsorship. Managed cultivation and awareness raising events for new Youth Zones prior to their opening as well as helping to develop and establish a programme of events, providing support advice and supervision of events post-opening.
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Science and Industry Museum
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Events Manager
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Aug 2009 - Oct 2012
As part of a brand new fundraising team, devised and delivered a successful commercial events programme to support MOSI’s fundraising activities and raise the profile of the museum to new markets. Introduced events, including a Real Ale Festival (c.2000 attendees) and A Day Out With Thomas (c.5000 attendees). Also developed and delivered non-commercial events for cultivation of donors, funders and potential supporters, including business breakfasts, exhibition previews and receptions. Recruited, managed and retained core group of event volunteers. Worked with colleagues to cultivate, steward and develop donors and supporters.
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CityCo & Manchester BIDs
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Apr 2003 - Aug 2009
Conceived and delivered high profile marketing activities aimed at the brand development and promotion of Manchester city centre, including the delivery of campaigns and events. Oversaw the rebrand of the company (from Manchester City Centre Management Company to CityCo), and communicated it to members and other relevant stakeholders. Also including creating and developing a programme of networking and communications events for members, covering subjects such as Metrolink improvements, the TIF bid and the city centre strategic plan. Also responsible for marketing and promotion of CityCo to members and potential members.
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Marketing & Events Project Manager
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Sep 1998 - Mar 2003
Developed, planned and managed milestone marketing and PR events. Acted as the client interface for internal ‘client’ departments. Worked with athletes and sports governing bodies promoting the Games & co-ordinating athlete appearances, matching athlete to event, managing briefing and support.Managed design and print production for marketing publications, including the official souvenir brochure, official magazine and Ceremonies brochures : copywriting and editing, commissioning, briefing photography and sourcing photography from agencies.Games time role working in press operations in the Aquatics Centre.
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Events assistant - BBC North West & Yorkshire Sports Awards
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Sep 2002 - Dec 2002
Provided advice on athletes and sporting achievements, making recommendations to judging panel. Developed guest list and liaised with athletes and agents arranging invitations and logistics. Assisted awards night event management. Provided advice on athletes and sporting achievements, making recommendations to judging panel. Developed guest list and liaised with athletes and agents arranging invitations and logistics. Assisted awards night event management.
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Education
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ILM
Level 3 Diploma for Managers -
Institute for Apprenticeships
Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor, Distinction -
Signature
Level 1 Award in British Sign Language, British Sign Language -
Institute of Fundraising
Foundation in Fundraising Practice, Fundraising -
MANCAT
CIM Advanced Cerificate in Marketing -
The University of Manchester
BA French Studies -
Great Sankey High School