Fundraising Manager

JOB LOCATION

The role is expected to be largely home-based and remote with some office-working and in-person meetings regularly. Office work will mostly be within London and Brighton, though some travel may be required if meetings and conferences are held in other locations within the UK.

ABOUT DEAFKIDZ INTERNATIONAL

DeafKidz International (DKI) is a global charity working to ensure that deaf children and young people can live safely and without fear of abuse. Responding to the safeguarding and protection needs of deaf children and young people globally, we deliver educational programmes to reduce their risks of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect, and create inclusive opportunities for deaf children to fully realise their potential.

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join a small but growing charity that has been in operation for 10 years. This role will strategically manage all fundraising and communications activities in line with DeafKidz International’s organisational strategy.

The Fundraising and Communications Manager will manage a range of fundraising streams, including trusts and foundations, institutions, individuals, and corporations.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage diverse income from different fundraising streams, including institutions, trusts and foundations, corporates, individual giving, campaigns, events, and community fundraising.

- Lead the development and implementation of DeafKidz International’s fundraising strategy to achieve sustainable income growth to ensure the continuation and development of priority program areas.

- Research, plan, write and submit compelling applications to institutions, trusts, and foundations, based on a clear understanding of DKI’s global program priorities and donor requirements.

- Deliver income and expenditure forecasts, including increasing unrestricted and restricted funding from institutional grants, trusts and foundations, individuals, donors, and corporate supporters.

- Develop, monitor, and evaluate the fundraising strategy, testing new approaches to grow and diversify income streams.

- Develop and grow relationships with DKI Ambassadors to create content and raise the profile of the charity.

- Responsible for managing and developing donor and stakeholder relationships with institutions, trusts, foundations, and individuals.

- Undertake prospect research and networking to identify and grow new prospects, developing a strong pipeline of funding applications and opportunities.

- Develop and submit progress reports or communications required for institutional and, trusts and foundation grants.

- Develop and secure new corporate partners, building donor relationships.

- Ensure adequate and up-to-date records, using databases and fundraising platforms including Enthuse, Just Giving and Visufund.

- Plan, design, and manage campaigns/fundraising appeals to the public and individual donors, including joint fundraising initiatives with Global Ambassadors.

- Represent DeafKidz International at conferences, meetings, or networking stakeholder events in the UK or internationally.

- A strong understanding of claiming gift aid.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will fulfil most of the following criteria:

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

- Minimum 3 years experience in fundraising, preferably in the international development sector.

- Proven track record in developing, planning, managing, and reporting on complex institutional, trust and foundation donor-funded projects of at least £500,000 per annum and securing 5-6 figure multi-year grants.

- Excellent written communication skills, and ability to inform and engage through grant applications and written content.

- Demonstrable experience in preparing quality narrative and financial reports for institutional, trust and foundation donor-funded projects.

- Knowledge of a variety of fundraising rules and regulations including GDPR, financial control procedures and risk management.

- Proven ability to produce effective, cohesive, motivating, and inspiring campaigns, appeals and events to increase individual giving.

- Previous experience in managing corporate partnerships.

- Ambitious, results-driven, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

- Strong networking and relationship-building skills and confidence in speaking to an audience with potential and existing funders.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities.

- Experience working closely with others over geographical distances and different cultures.

- Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams).

Desirable:

- Deaf/ lived deaf experience / BSL user.

- Experience working with deaf people or people with disabilities.

- Previous experience or an understanding of the issues conserving child protection and safeguarding.

- Previous experience working overseas in the international development sector, preferably in disability or education.

- Experience in using donor databases and donation platforms such as Donorfy, Raiser’s Edge or Enthuse.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

·         Builds and maintains effective relationships, with colleagues, donors and partners.

·         Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.

·         Enthusiastic, positive, and collaborative.

·         Solution and results-focused.

·         Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.

·         Adapts to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles quickly.

·         Thinks ‘outside the box’.

·         Honest, open, and transparent.

·         Upholds DeafKidz International’s values.

·         Acts without consideration of personal gain.

·         Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour and inappropriate conduct.

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide the following:

1.       One-page cover letter addressing the person specification above, explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

2.       CV with a maximum of two pages outlining your education and experience.

DeafKidz International is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender, marriage or family status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other basis. We are particularly seeking applications from deaf candidates for this role.

DeafKidz International has zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, inappropriate behaviour, or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, vulnerable adults, beneficiaries, and our staff. All staff, consultants and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We will undertake pre-employment checks including references and criminal record checks as appropriate.