Director of Fundraising

Unitas, Barnet Youth Zone; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused youth charity in North London is seeking a Director of Fundraising to drive their fundraising strategies. You will be responsible for generating around £2m per year and managing a portfolio of major donors and corporate partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in securing substantial income, excellent communication skills, and experience in leading a fundraising team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in securing six figure donations.
• Strong track record in fundraising.
• Experience working with Trustees or senior volunteers.
• Line management experience of a fundraising team.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate substantial income to meet annual fundraising targets.
• Manage and steward major donors and corporate partners.
• Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned to the organisational objectives.
• Prepare reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising legislation.

Skills

Securing significant income from major donors

Meeting challenging fundraising targets

Managing donor pipelines

Excellent communication skills

Strategic fundraising approach

Strong organisational skills

Tools

Fundraising database

CRM system

Job description

About the role

The Director of Fundraising role sits on the Senior Leadership Team and has responsibility for delivering a fundraising programme with a target of around £2m per year. You will lead the fundraising function and personally manage a portfolio of major donors and corporate partners.

Position: Director of Fundraising

Location: Burnt Oak, North London, with some hybrid working

Hours: Full time or 0.8 FTE

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th March at noon

Interviews: First round 11th, 13th or 16th March. Final round in person w/c 23rd March

Key responsibilities include

• Generating substantial income to meet annual fundraising targets
• Managing and stewarding major donors, high net worth individuals and corporate partners
• Supporting trusts and grants fundraising to deliver high quality funding bids
• Leading and developing the fundraising team, setting KPIs and income targets
• Developing and delivering a fundraising strategy aligned to the wider organisational strategy
• Preparing reports and presenting to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees
• Ensuring compliance with fundraising legislation and codes of practice
• Working with partner organisations and networks to share best practice
• Acting as a senior leader within the organisation and role modelling organisational values

About you

As Director of Fundraising you will be an experienced fundraising professional with a strong track record of securing significant income from major donors and partners. Essential experience includes:

• Experience of securing six figure donations from major donors or corporate partners
• A strong track record of meeting challenging fundraising targets
• Experience of managing donor pipelines and aligning supporter interests with organisational need
• Experience of working with Trustees or senior volunteers
• Line management experience and the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A strategic and target driven approach to fundraising
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience of using a fundraising database or CRM system

About the organisation

The organisation provides open access youth services for young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. It operates six days a week and offers a wide range of activities and targeted support. Fundraising is essential to cover the majority of its operating costs, and the charity is well established locally with strong community and philanthropic support.

The organisation is part of a wider national network, working collaboratively with partner organisations to increase funding and share best practice.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Head of Fundraising, Head of Development, Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Manager, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Philanthropy Lead, Fundraising Director, Development Director, etc.

If you are looking for a leadership position that requires creativity, that will enable you to flourish, be ambitious, operate both strategically and operationally, and drive success, then this is the position for you.