Fundraising Manager

CASE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned charitable organization in Cambridge is seeking a seasoned fundraising professional to implement an innovative regular giving strategy. The role involves developing and managing multi-channel fundraising programs, preparing compelling communication for donor acquisition, and ensuring effective donor relations. Ideal candidates should have experience in regular giving campaigns, fundraising communication, and data analysis. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to maximizing philanthropic contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing regular giving activities like telephone campaigns and direct mail.
• Expertise in creating fundraising communications for various activities.
• Experience analyzing data using fundraising databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-channel regular giving fundraising strategy.
• Create annual plans for fundraising activities.
• Manage telephone campaigns and student caller recruitment.
• Contribute to donor stewardship strategies.

Skills

Developing and delivering regular giving activity

Fundraising communication creation

Working with fundraising databases

Understanding GDPR and related legislation

Time management

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Numerate with financial information

Ability to show initiative

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the implementation and delivery of an innovative regular giving strategy, which aims to increase donor participation, as well as the value of philanthropic income to the annual fundraising programme.

Strategy and planning (30%)

• Develop a comprehensive strategy (with the support of the Director of Development) for a programme of multi-channel regular giving fundraising to include (but not limited to): telephone fundraising, direct mail, marketing for legacy giving and a giving day
• Set targets for relevant key performance indicators (eg recruitment and retention of donors) and monitor progress against these
• Keep up to date on innovative regular giving practice and competitor activity – adapt learnings and recommend appropriate testing
• Research and develop new regular giving fundraising opportunities and areas of potential support including online and offline campaigns

Delivery and management (60%)

• Create annual plans to ensure timely delivery of activity, coordinating with other College activity and fundraising as needed
• Develop communication plans and activity to create social media engagement for regular giving activity, to increase the number of donors and levels of philanthropic income
• Prepare compelling written or video content to solicit donations for all college campaign fundraising, liaising where necessary with other staff, Fellows, alumni and students
• Manage and deliver all aspects of telephone campaigns, working with external consultants if used, including recruiting student callers and developing/supporting their training
• Identify appropriate audiences for each fundraising activity. Ensure data is segmented in a sophisticated way to maximise fundraising results

Donor Relations (10%)

• Contribute to the implementation of a donor stewardship strategy
• Support colleagues with data to contribute to an annual benchmarking report

Works with

• Development Office team
• Other Heads of Department
• Darwin College Society
• Alumni
• Cambridge in America
• University Development & Alumni Relations Office

Qualifications

• Experience of developing and delivering regular giving activity such as telephone campaigns, direct mail
• Experience of creating fundraising communication which supports a wide range of fundraising activities
• Experience of working with a fundraising database and analysing data
• Knowledge of the GDPR (and other relevant legislation) and how this relates to fundraising
• Ability to contribute positively to the work of a team.
• Ability to manage own time effectively including responding to changing priorities
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Numerate and confident with basic financial information
• Ability to show initiative
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Tact, discretion, and adaptability
• Able to work occasionally outside normal office hours and attend events both in Cambridge and elsewhere as needed.