Community Fundraising Manager (Northwest & Scotland)

Charity People; Glasgow, Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager in Scotland. This role focuses on local community engagement and relationship-building to enhance fundraising efforts. Candidates should have significant experience in community fundraising, strategic planning, and team leadership. A competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Option of a 4-day working week

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunity to shape a new local engagement pilot

Qualifications

• Significant experience in community or relationship fundraising.
• Proven track record of implementing strategic plans and meeting targets.
• Ability to guide and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the relationship fundraising strategy locally.
• Develop plans, budgets, and KPIs for sustainable growth.
• Line manage two community fundraisers in Scotland.

Skills

Community fundraising experience

Relationship-building skills

Line management experience

Strategic planning

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a strong community fundraiser looking to use your relationship-building skills to make a difference in the lives of those with breast cancer?

Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with Breast Cancer Now in the search for an experienced Community Fundraising Manager (Northwest & Scotland) to help grow the charity’s income long-term by enhancing their on-the-ground local community presence.

Salary: £36,750- 39,500 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (4-day week at 28 hours considered)
Location: Remote in and around Manchester or Liverpool with regular travel to meet supporters, and to spend time with colleagues.
Contract: 18-month fixed term contract (this role is a new funded role and the goal is they all become permanent)

About the Charity

Breast Cancer Now is the UK’s leading breast cancer research and support charity. They’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, bringing together world-class research, trusted information, specialist nurses, and passionate campaigners fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care. Their vision is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live and be supported to live well. But to create that future, they need to act now.

The Role

As a Community Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Deliver the relationship fundraising strategy locally, capitalising on income generation opportunities and focusing on development to grow a portfolio of new supporters in their regions.
• Play a pivotal role in a pilot to provide store-level engagement for their Asda Tickled Pink partnership, aiming to increase engagement and income.
• Work with the senior manager in developing annual plans, budgets, reforecasts, operational plans and KPIs to ensure sustainable, long-term growth.
• Grow the pipeline for high value, repeat and long-term fundraising by identifying opportunities from the warm supporter base, referrals, networking and developing tailored plans.

This is a fantastic role for someone who believes in the power of community fundraising and wants to use their relationship skills to build partnerships and increase the charity’s influence.

What’s special about this role is that you’ll be working alongside a supportive, innovative and fun team which has delivered continued growth in fundraising over the last five years. The is the first time the charity has had a community fundraiser locally based in the northwest. It’s one of five new roles being introduced as part of the pilot, and the goal is that they all become permanent.

Uniquely, this role will help implement a large-scale trial to further grow Tickled Pink, an award-winning partnership between Asda, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! which has raised over £100m. The goal is to grow both engagement and future income by directly supporting colleagues across Asda stores in their local area. As well as the Tickled Pink Campaign you’ll establish and grow a portfolio of supporters in the northwest by cultivating relationships with new and warm supporters including individuals, clubs, societies and local companies. It will also line manage two community fundraisers based in Scotland.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in community or relationship fundraising.
• A track record of implementing strategic plans and meeting targets.
• Line management experience, with the ability to guide and motivate teams.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to inspire confidence internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to create persuasive and impactful copy.

A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Why You’ll Love Working at Breast Cancer Now

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Option of a 4-day working week (28 hours).
• Flexible, hybrid working – remote or office-based working options
• Opportunity to shape an exciting new local engagement pilot.
• Be part of a collaborative, passionate and ambitious team making a real difference for people affected by breast cancer.

How to Apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: Tuesday 7th October at 9am
Interviews: TBC

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.