Fundraising Manager

s1jobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate and creative Fundraising Manager to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing fundraising strategies that ensure the financial sustainability of the charity. You will be responsible for securing major funding from various sources, managing donor relationships, and leading a small fundraising team. With a supportive environment and flexible working options, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you have a strong background in charity fundraising and are ready to take on a new challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

12 days public holiday

8% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Supportive environment

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in charity fundraising with a focus on major funding.
• Proven ability to manage donor relationships and secure business funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for financial sustainability.
• Manage and grow the portfolio of funders while identifying new opportunities.

Skills

Charity Fundraising

Corporate Fundraising

Proposal Development

Interpersonal Skills

Donor Relationship Management

Budget Management

Job description

Are you a highly organised, proactive, ambitious Fundraiser?

Are you looking for the opportunity to work with a great team?

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a local family support charity

that works alongside families with babies and young children. Supported by

volunteers, we are embedded in our local communities and provide a range of

services which support families struggling with the challenges of everyday life.

We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our

dynamic team. This newly created role will be crucial in developing and implementing

fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of

the charity.

As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing major funding from

trusts, foundations, statutory sources and corporate partners to support the vital work

of the charity. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders,

ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities. You will be

part of a small fundraising team which includes a Community Engagement and

Fundraising Officer who you will manage.

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years’ experience in charity fundraising securing major funding.
• Experience of corporate fundraising and securing business funding.
• Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grant applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain relationships.
• Experience of managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.
• Proven track record of budget management.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus 12 days public holiday) pro rata.
• 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours with the ability to work between home and the office. (Based in Netherton, near Anniesland).
• A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a great team.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of this new, exciting role further, please get in touch. to apply, download an application pack from our website.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. As a charity we adhere to safer recruitment practice. This post is subject to PVG checks

Closing date 12 noon on 09/01/2025.