Job Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced professional to cover a period of extended leave at our organisation, responsible for cultivating and managing a portfolio of donors, providing leadership for the team, and ensuring income targets are met.
* Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage the fundraising portfolio and support systems,
* Set and achieve income targets across all fundraising channels, in particular developing strategies to maximise unrestricted income.
* Lead and manage the team, providing support to achieve high performance that delivers agreed outcomes.
* Prepare progress reports for meetings and attend as required.
Corporate Partnerships
* Managing corporate partnerships and creating opportunities for multi-year strategic partnerships and support.
Community Fundraising
* Support community fundraisers to plan, communicate and deliver programmes of initiatives.
* Ensure all fundraising initiatives are evaluated and volunteers/donors are supported and feel valued.
Individual Giving
* Support the development and implementation of individual giving programmes and donor stewardship.
Trusts and Foundations
* Manage portfolios of trust and foundation prospects and donors to develop lasting partnerships.
* Lead ongoing research and outreach to build new relationships and engagement.
* Monitor opportunities, support developments of winning applications and effective engagement with grantors/funders.
Requirements
* Experience of leading fundraising functions and teams
* A proven track record of managing high-value fundraising cycles, specifically corporates, major donors and trusts and foundations.
* Experienced people manager with a proven track record of motivating and empowering staff to reach their potential and exceed goals.
* Knowledge of charity/voluntary sector markets and environments.
* An understanding of fundraising performance metrics
* Experience in working with CRM fundraising databases preferably Salesforce.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, be highly organised and able to work effectively under pressure. If you have a passion for fundraising and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.