Deputy Director of Fundraising

Merrifield Consultants; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Deputy Director of Fundraising to lead their Trusts and Foundations income stream. This pivotal role involves strategic oversight, team management, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals affected by a rare genetic condition. The ideal candidate will have extensive fundraising experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to the charity's mission. Join a dynamic organization that values innovation and dedication, and help drive meaningful change in the community.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high value fundraising with a proven track record.
• Strong leadership and management skills to motivate teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trusts and Foundations income stream and manage fundraising operations.
• Support teams to hit targets and ensure compliance with monitoring requirements.

Skills

High value trusts and foundations fundraising

Securing five and six-figure grants

UK philanthropic landscape knowledge

Leadership and management skills

Relationship building skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., Access)

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Principal Consultant and Regional Fundraising Recruitment Specialist for Merrifield Consultants, partnering with charities and not-for-profits…

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with DEBRA, the national charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare, extremely painful, genetic skin blistering condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Following exciting and consistent growth in income generation over the past two years, the charity is looking to recruit a Deputy Director of Fundraising; someone to lead on delivery of the charity’s Trust and Foundations income stream, support the existing Director of Fundraising through provision of strategic oversight and leadership and ensure the continuity of fundraising operations.

Role: Deputy Director of Fundraising

Reports to: Director of Fundraising

Terms: Full time, permanent, hybrid (2-3 days in the office)

DEBRA was initially established as a patient support group in 1978 but has since grown into a national organisation supporting more than 3,800 members, to include people living with EB, relatives, partners, or carers of someone with EB, healthcare professionals and researchers who work with EB. The charity delivers community support, respite and specialist healthcare, as well as funding essential research to tackle this devastating condition.

The Deputy Director of Fundraising is a newly created role and the post holder will have full accountability for delivery of the Trusts and Foundations income stream as well as line management responsibility for an Individual Giving Manager, Runs and Challenges Manager and a Trusts Administrator. The post-holder will also oversee and support colleagues in these teams to hit their targets, work closely with senior colleagues and departments across all sites to meet targets and organisational objectives, as well as coordinating all monitoring and compliance requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in high value trusts and foundations fundraising or equivalent high value fundraising.
• Proven track record of securing five and six-figure grants and in writing successful multi-year funding bids.
• Knowledge of the UK philanthropic landscape and key grant-making bodies.
• Strong leadership, management and strategic planning skills, with experience in developing and motivating teams
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling funding proposals.
• Proven ability to build long-term relationships with funders and high-level stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset, able to interpret financial and impact data to support bids.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously.
• Familiarity with CRM systems like Access.

We’re also looking for someone who can demonstrate true commitment to the values and mission of DEBRA UK, with a passion for making a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and families affected with EB.

Closing date for applications: we will be interviewing people on a rolling basis so please apply at your earliest convenience.

To make an enquiry or to apply please contact Emma Bell at Merrifield Consultants: [e-mail] / 0207 759 7929

We look forward to hearing about your interest in this exciting opportunity!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Fundraising, and Health and Human Services

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