Fundraising/ Development Manager

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Fundraising/Development Manager to enhance funding opportunities for a performing arts charity. This hybrid role involves developing a fundraising strategy, managing relationships with donors, and planning events. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in fundraising, relationship management, and possess a passion for performing arts. Willingness to occasionally work weekends and evenings is required. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £37,500.

Qualifications

• Proven success in raising funds from diverse sources including statutory trusts.
• Experience in maintaining relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends if required.
• Interest in performing arts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement development strategy including funding sources.
• Research and draft applications to funders.
• Manage ongoing relationships with supporters.
• Plan and deliver development events.
• Ensure reporting processes meet funder requirements.

Skills

Fundraising from various sources

Relationship management

Event planning

Strategic development

Job description

Fundraising/Development Manager

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid 50% in office)

Salary: £30,000 - £37,500

Hours: 40 hours per week | Some evening and weekend work

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Yolk Recruitment's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a performing arts charity that is seeking a Fundraising/Development Manager to drive forward and expand its funding opportunities. Support the strategic development of the company through designing and delivering the company's overall fundraising and development strategy to achieve established financial targets. As a senior manager you will work with the Executive Team to define and then achieve agreed financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's development strategy including Public Funding (ACW and ACE Trusts and Foundations, Corporate supporters and sponsors, Private giving (individual donors and major givers).
• Research, identify and draft applications, pitches and asks to appropriate funders/supporters, cultivating relationships and securing support to achieve defined targets.
• Manage and nurture the ongoing relationships with current and past supporters/funders.
• Plan, manage and deliver a planned programme of development events.
• Design and deliver reporting processes that are fit for purpose and satisfy funders and supporter's requirements.
• Support Finance Officer and Company Administrator in financial reporting of designated funds.
• Manage development budgets.
• Produce written updates for the Board of Trustees and report verbally to them as required.
• Work in partnership with the company's Communications and Marketing.
• Engage donors, prospects and key stakeholders with the company, moving from purely transnational relationships to ones based on emotional connection and commitment.
• Work with the company's Executive Team to cultivate new supporters and strategic delivery partners with which to develop and grow the company's work both within the UK and Internationally.
• Work with the company's Community Programme Manager to cultivate new opportunities for support.
• Manage any future Development team members.

Essential Requirements

• Proven success in raising funds from and reporting to a broad range of sources including statutory and private trusts and foundations.
• Proven success in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, sponsors or funders.
• Prepared to be available for occasional evening and weekend working when necessary.
• Welsh speaker (Desirable).
• Have a genuine interest/passion for performing arts.

To Apply

Please contact Emily Rex at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Fundraising/Development Manager.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.