Fundraising Manager

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Fundraising Manager to develop and implement strategies for funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, the ability to cultivate relationships with donors, and a passion for the performing arts. This position is hybrid, with a salary range of £30,000 - £37,500.

Qualifications

• Proven success in raising funds from various sources.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising development strategy.
• Research and draft applications to funders.
• Manage relationships with current and past supporters.
• Plan and deliver development events.
• Design reporting processes for funders.
• Support financial reporting and manage budgets.

Skills

Proven success in raising funds

Cultivating relationships with donors

Interest in performing arts

Job description

Fundraising Manager

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid 50% in office)

Salary: £30,000 - £37,500

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

Contract: Permanent

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 Manager to drive forward and expand its funding opportunities.

About the Role

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

The Fundraising Manager will:

• Develop and implement the company's development strategy including (but not limited to): Public Funding (including both 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 supporters 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 transactional 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

The Fundraising Manager will need:

• 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 relationship 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 Manager position further.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for one-off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

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. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.