Development Manager: Fundraising & External Engagement

Soundandmusic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound and Music in the UK is seeking a Development Manager to accelerate its External Engagement Team's fundraising activity towards its 20th anniversary in 2028. The role focuses on increasing income through trusts, foundations, public funders and corporate partners, alongside growing our individual giving community.

You will be a passionate advocate for music, an exceptional spokesperson and storyteller who can articulate Sound and Music's value to diverse funders and supporters.

Responsibilities

• Researching, developing, writing and submitting high-quality funding applications.
• Managing relationships with funders to maximise engagement and retention.
• Maintaining accurate records, forecasts and learning using our CRM and funding dashboards.
• Supporting individual giving activity, appeals, campaigns and challenge events.
• Helping to design and deliver supporter journeys that deepen engagement and long-term giving.

Skills

Storytelling

Communication

Fundraising

Tools

CRM software

Funding dashboards

Job description

Sound and Music in the UK is seeking a Development Manager to accelerate its External Engagement Team's fundraising activity towards its 20th anniversary in 2028. The role focuses on increasing income through trusts, foundations, public funders and corporate partners, alongside growing our individual giving community.

You will be a passionate advocate for music, an exceptional spokesperson and storyteller who can articulate Sound and Music's value to diverse funders and supporters.