Director of Fundraising

TN United Kingdom; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, where your strategic mindset and leadership will drive impactful fundraising initiatives. This role focuses on developing corporate partnerships and enhancing grant applications to maximize outreach and funding potential. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you'll lead efforts that not only meet income targets but also inspire a culture of collaboration and growth. If you're ambitious and ready to make a significant difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and forecasting.
• Proven track record in managing budgets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Focus on corporate partnerships and major donors.

Skills

Strategic planning

Experience with multiple income streams

Exceptional partnership skills

Budget management

KPI management

Leadership qualities

Networking prowess

Understanding of EDI

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The role will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and will be integral to this new fundraising phase. Responsibilities include building and delivering a comprehensive strategy to achieve continued growth and impact. The initial focus will be on corporate partnerships, major donors, and grant applications, ensuring marketing messages are aligned across the organization to maximize reach and fundraising potential.

About You

We are looking for an individual with boundless ambition, a strategic mindset, and motivation to make a significant impact on how fundraising is conducted at First Days. Your experience across multiple income streams, inspiring leadership qualities, networking prowess, strategic vision, and experience with high-level stakeholders will distinguish you and help achieve income targets across the team.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Strategic planning and forecasting
• Experience with multiple income streams
• Delivering business growth
• Exceptional partnership and relationship skills
• Managing budgets and KPIs
• A deep understanding of EDI and championing diversity and inclusion throughout this role