Funding And Income Generation Manager

Valleys Kids; Wales; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community development charity in Wales is seeking a Funding and Income Generation Manager to enhance fundraising activities and explore new income streams. This role involves collaboration with the Grant Funding Manager while individually pursuing various fundraising opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in income generation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits and requires travel between multiple locations.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service Benefit

25 days Holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working opportunities

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Employer contributed pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, income generation or business development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness of Valleys Kids and identify new income sources.
• Support managers in their fundraising activities.
• Organize community and corporate fundraising events.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Organizational skills

Budget management

IT software competency

Job description

About Valleys Kids

Valleys Kids is a community development charity which has provided essential support, advice and opportunities to people of all ages in Rhondda Cynon Taff since 1978.

Our mission is to create a community where every person and family feels supported, enabled and empowered to overcome hardship and realise their potential.

From bases at the Soar Centre Penygraig, the Community and Family Hub Penyrenglyn, the Factory Porth and the Play Yard in Treorchy we provide a variety of services from parenting support, play and youth clubs to creative arts and activities for older adults. Valleys Kids strives to have a positive impact on people's lives.

About the Role

Job Title: Funding and Income Generation Manager

Hours: 30 Hours a week

Salary: Organisational Band D (£31,060 - £33,803 FTE)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation in a newly created role at a time when we're looking to redesign our fund-raising activities through a mixture of activities and events, sourcing new and nurturing current corporate partnerships and developing commercial initiatives by making the most of our current assets.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work in partnership with the current Grant Funding Manager (who is primarily responsible for major grant applications), whilst you will have responsibility for pursuing a wide range of other income generation opportunities.

This role is perfect for someone with a strong track record in charity income generation who thrives on working as part of a team yet can also work independently. You will need to be highly motivated, well organised and have good time management skills, used to working to targets and comfortable in providing updates and reports to the senior management team.

Based at the Factory Porth, you'll need to have your own transport as travel between the various hubs will be necessary, as well as the occasional visits to potential funders and key stakeholders.

The role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK

Main Duties

• To help raise awareness of Valleys Kids and the work we do.
• To identify new sources of income and build on current income streams to support the work of the charity.
• To provide support to the various business unit managers in their own fundraising activities.
• To engage with the public, local community groups and businesses to develop additional sources of income.
• To organise and manage community and corporate fundraising events.
• To attend community and corporate networking events where necessary.
• To actively participate in the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and budget.
• To provide regular reports to the directors as and when required and work toward monthly targets.
• To work collaboratively with the organisation's directors and the current freelance Grant Funding Manager

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in fundraising, income generation or business development
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Budget management and reporting experience
• Competency in working with general IT software (e.g. Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of the local voluntary sector

Additional benefits for our employees

• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Benefit
• 25 days Holiday a year plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Reimbursement of essential travel expenses at agreed rates
• Employer contributed pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities

Equality and Diversity

Valleys Kids are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you need to make any adjustments during the recruitment process and we'll be happy to support you.

Application Process

To apply for this role, please send your CV together with a covering letter explaining why you'd be perfect for the role.

Closing Date and Interviews

Closing Date 6pm on 31st December 2025

Initial interviews are expected to be held by the end of January 2026