Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Salary: £31,037
Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
Contract: Permanent
Probation period: Six months
Location: The Foxton Centre Preston, hybrid working and flexible working including compacted hours will be considered.
Report to: Youth and Community Manager
Purpose: Overseeing and implementing all aspects of fundraising and grant delivery/ reporting, supporter stewardship, and the fundraising strategy. .
The Person
We are seeking a strong networker and relationship builder who has a track record of generating significant revenue from trusts, grant making bodies and companies as well as building a supporter network for individual fundraising. You will be a creative thinker, and above all will be dedicated to the well-being and empowerment of young people. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, capable of thinking innovatively to drive impactful communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your relationship building skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals and shape the future of our youth services. If this sounds like you and you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
Job Description
Grant Fundraising
- Lead on researching and compiling funding applications to trusts, foundations and public sources working alongside service managers.
- Using our reporting system and case studies develop compelling cases for support for our work
- Support co-production, consultation and stakeholder research activities to build evidence and cases for support.
- Build and maintain relationships with key funding bodies through good and timely communications.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the funding climate within the sectors we operate.
- With the management team, ensure that the charity delivers on commitments to funders, and that all funding partnerships reach their maximum potential.
Individual and Corporate Fundraising
- Research prospects and devise targeted strategies and communications to build corporate partnerships.
- Develop strategies and campaigns to encourage new networks and giving potential.
- Work with our supporter network using good communications to build campaigns to attract individual and corporate giving.
- Steward donors and corporate partners to maximise ongoing giving.
- Develop and manage the CRM system including donor/partner records, contact permissions and donations information in-line with GDPR regulations.
Management Responsibilities
- Lead in developing and delivering the fundraising strategy in line with Foxton Centres’ Business Plan.
- Lead in developing and delivering targets for grant and fundraising income supporting the business planning and reporting process.
- Work with Finance Team to monitor funding gaps.
- Attend and contribute to management team meetings.
- Attend and report at board and sub-board meetings as required.
Communication and Advocacy
- Lead on developing communication strategies and meetings to build fundraising partnerships and networks.
- Attend appropriate conferences, networking events, workshops and other events beneficial to generating funding.
- Communicate with supporters
General organisational input
- Be a strong advocate for the organisation’s work and its ambitions.
- Undertake training as required by the organisation and/ or the role.
- Support in the smooth running of the organisation.
- Attend internal and external meetings and as required.
- Represent the organisation at external events.
- Carry out other duties from time-to-time as deemed appropriate by the CEO.
This post requires occasional evening and weekend work. We will take a flexible approach to working ours and the balance between working in the office and at home.
This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed with the post holder and line manager as required.
Please contact us on [email protected] for an application form
For more information email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £31,037.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Preston: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston
Reference ID: fundraising
