Freelance Development Manager - Heritage Fundraising

Gunnersbury Park & Museum; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A heritage organization in the UK is seeking a freelance development manager to enhance its fundraising efforts during its centenary year. The successful candidate will audit current fundraising practices, develop a project bank of ideas, and lead a new fundraising campaign. Candidates should have substantial experience in fundraising and donor engagement, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work within a small team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an organization on the brink of transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience of fundraising and donor engagement in museum/heritage or environmental sector.
• Proven ability to create and deliver successful fundraising campaigns.
• Experience in writing and producing impact reports.

Responsibilities

• Audit existing fundraising functions and identify gaps.
• Hold workshops with staff to develop a project bank of fundable ideas.
• Develop new cause messaging and identify key stories.

Skills

Fundraising experience in museum/heritage sector

Communication skills”,

Leadership skills

Creative thinking

Tools

CRM databases (Beacon)

Job description

A heritage organization in the UK is seeking a freelance development manager to enhance its fundraising efforts during its centenary year. The successful candidate will audit current fundraising practices, develop a project bank of ideas, and lead a new fundraising campaign. Candidates should have substantial experience in fundraising and donor engagement, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work within a small team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an organization on the brink of transformation.