Corporate & Legacy Fundraiser

YMCA Norfolk; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive community organization in Norwich is seeking a Fundraising Manager to design and implement strategies for legacy giving and corporate fundraising. The successful candidate will develop relationships with donors and community partners, create campaigns that inspire giving, and monitor performance. Candidates must have proven fundraising experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include health care, generous annual leave, and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Health Care Plan

34 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

In service training opportunities

Staff discount at local cafes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising or business development.
• Ability to write compelling proposals.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies for fundraising.
• Nurture relationships with donors and community partners.
• Create impactful campaigns and events.
• Monitor performance and refine approaches.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Business development

Relationship management

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies for legacy giving, corporate fundraising, and major donor engagement.
• Develop and nurture relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners.
• Create impactful campaigns and events that inspire giving and showcase the difference supporters make.
• Monitor performance, report on progress, and continually refine approaches using data insights.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to amplify fundraising impact across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, business development, or relationship management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to write compelling proposals and deliver persuasive presentations.
• Strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising, corporate giving, and donor stewardship principles.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

References

Written references will be obtained for the successful candidate that will cover the previous 5 years of employment. The successful candidate will be advised that an offer of employment is subject to us obtaining a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to YMCA Norfolk. Character references may be sought where it is not possible to obtain employment references.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan
• 34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
• An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service
• Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery

About YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders.