Job Description

My client is a social inclusion organisation that specialises in assisting children across the UK to reach their full potential. An exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Manager has arisen.

Key responsibilities:

• To develop, in collaboration with the senior management team, the organisations fundraising strategy.
• Maximise income across all fundraising activities to meet agreed targets.
• To work with the Head of Business Programmes to develop annual business plans and a long term fundraising strategy.
• Develop and manage an effective fundraising marketing plan.
• Create new, innovative and effective fundraising initiatives, developing them into successful bids and asks for income.
• Deliver fundraising campaigns to the highest standards ensuring they generate an agreed return on investment
• To line manage and work with the Trust and Foundations fundraiser to oversee a steady stream of trust and foundation income.
• To develop an individual donor strategy working with the senior communications and campaigns officer and to deliver against plans.
• To develop new propositions for corporate support and develop existing corporate relationships.
• Create and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters to develop fundraising opportunities and increase income.
• Cultivate and develop effective communications with our supporters and members to deliver increased donations income and income from legacies.

Essential candidate criteria:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a fundraising environment.
• Proven ability to think strategically and creatively about fundraising potential and to contribute to the strategic planning of the organisation as a whole.
• Experience of securing funds by crafting persuasive written applications and nurturing relationships with key individuals.
• Experience drafting project budgets and managing fundraising budgets.
• Experience of managing a database or CRM system effectively.
• Proven ability of excellent writing and presentation skills, including preparation of fundraising materials, copy for websites, donor reports, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability quickly to build a rapport and working relationship with colleagues stakeholders at all levels.

For further information or to apply for this role please contact Danielle at CharityRecruit

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