Fundraising Manager

Fundraising Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join the organisation as a Fundraising Manager in this remote working role.

Position: Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager

Location: Remote/Midlands

Salary:£42,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: 6% Employer pension contribution, 25 days + public holidays, Flexible working arrangements

Closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 (Please note that the advertisement may close ahead of schedule if a significant number of applications are received)

About the Role

The Fundraising Manager will use their existing experience, knowledge and contacts within the Midlands region to pave the way for the organisation's successful capital campaign to open its first permanent site in Derby in 2026. The new site will bring mischief and magic to seriously ill children and young people from across the UK, taking forward Paul Newman’s vision of a place where kids can forget hospital, ‘kick back and raise a little hell’.

During 2023 a significant body of work was undertaken to prepare for the commencement of the campaign in 2024, including soliciting a lead gift, preparing a strong case for support and preparing various projects for funding. Furthermore, the charity have begun cultivating relationships with prospective major donors; gaining the support of local politicians and businesses; paving the way for local community partnerships; etc, to facilitate the initial two phases of the campaign. The next steps are to set up a regional Development Board and begin to plan the approaches for major giving and alumni of the school site.

With support from the Fundraising Manager (writing proposals for grant-based funding), and the Individual Giving & Philanthropy Manager, the Fundraising Manager will bring together this project and manage its progress towards agreed goals and timescales. Working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Head of Marketing, the Fundraising Manager will represent the project both internally and externally, taking on a truly 360-degree role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Capital Trusts Fundraising Manager to implement a comprehensive funding strategy for the redevelopment of Ockbrook School as the new permanent site of the organisation.
• Prospect and develop relationships with a portfolio of HNWIs in the Midlands region, with an interest in human philanthropy/ youth/ health and bring them on this journey with the organisation.
• Bring together and support a new Midlands-based Development Board who will help to steer the charity’s move to this area and gain financial and corporate support from the region, as well as awareness and visibility.
• Work with the Chief Executive/ DoD/ Capital Trusts Fundraising Manager to facilitate site visits for funders and show them the organisations vision for the project.
• To explore community engagement with the project, working with organisations such as Nottingham YMCA (via our CEO), as well as recruiting local volunteers, to identify ways in which the project could further support the local area.
• Support the Marketing and Communications team with opportunities for local PR / media work.
• Plan and deliver a calendar of cultivation and awareness-raising events at the site, for funders and the community (including working with the Director of Business Development on community consultation).
• Ensure all communication with supporters and prospective donors is recorded and logged accurately.
• Contribute positively to the Development team, working collaboratively on the development of robust cases for support, sharing information and ensuring approaches are coordinated effectively.

About you

As Fundraising Manager, you will have previous demonstratable experience in the midlands region in a previous fundraising/ charitable project-based role.

You will also have:

• Demonstrable experience of successfully researching and developing new relationships with HNWIs/celebrities/ambassadors.

• A proven track record in managing significant projects with timescales and visible outcomes, working with the organisation’s Leadership.

• Demonstrable experience of cultivating and supporting productive relationships with groups (such as a new Regional Development Board).

• Experience of working with senior leaders, key stakeholders and positively representing the work of a charitable organisation.

• Experience of working with a wide range of contacts with varying needs, both internally and externally, and with a diverse range of colleagues.

• Excellent networking skills, and ability to attend events independently to represent the organisation.

• Ability to present to funders where needed and engage them in the work of the organisation and its vision for the future.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will need to be based in an area with easy access to Derby.

About the organisation

The organisation is a UK-based charity for children and young people with health challenges and disabilities to discover a world of mischief and magic. We provide a safe place to step outside of comfort zones, establish friendships and build confidence through meaningful and exciting activities.

Other roles you may have experienced could include Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager, Public Fundraising Manager, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Community Fundraising, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraising, Events Fundraiser, Public Fundraising, Public Fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.