Fundraising Manager

You will develop and drive forward a fundraising function to secure sustainable funding for the Friends International (FI) General and Strategic Growth Funds from all appropriate income streams including Trusts, legacies, major donors, regular supporters, and churches. FI currently has 80 Staff working in 35 university towns and cities in the UK and Ireland. As part of our ‘Vision for Growth’, we are seeking to place new staff in towns or cities with little known international student activities and to strengthen teams in existing centres which have just one member of staff. Reporting to the National Director, you will be the fundraising element of a small team based at the FI Support Centre. You will model and reflect the Christian ethos, mission, vision and values of FI in all aspects of the role, and will be able to explain them to others, as well as accompanying other staff in prayer as they seek to raise the resources needed for ministry. There is, therefore, an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in line with our ethos and statement of faith.

Essential Qualities/Experience:

·         At least 3 years’ experience in a fundraising role

·         Innovative and able to see opportunities and challenges

·         A natural networker within the specialist area of responsibility

·         A strategic thinker with a talent for detailed outworking of identified needs

·         Good communications skills (written and verbal)

·         Presentation skills - gifted in effective communication in jargon-free language

·         Administration skills – excellent writing and organisation skills, with high attention to detail

·         A love for international students and a passion to release further resources to enable effective long-term ministry

Desirable Qualities:

·         Membership of Chartered Institute of Fundraising

·         Educated to degree level or its equivalent

·         Previous experience in a faith based charity

·         Intercultural mission experience

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) but part-time could be considered

Salary: In the range £40,000-£45,000 p.a. determined on experience and qualifications

It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to raise around 10% personal support
Location: The Friends International Support Centre near Ware with some UK travel

Closing Date: 09.30 on Friday 12th April 2024

For more information please email your CV and covering letter FAO Diane Smith
Friends International, All Nations Christian College, Easneye, Ware, Herts, SG12 8LX