Fundraising Manager

Ampleforth Abbey Trust; Ryedale; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8% employer-matched pension

Life assurance

Free lunch during working hours

Free on-site parking

20% discount at Tea room and AbbeyShop

Cycle to Work Scheme

Christmas Closure

Historic Houses passes

Employee Assistance programme

Retail savings platform

50% discount on fitness and activities

Job summary

Ampleforth Abbey Trust is seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to grow our fundraising revenue and donor community. You will develop stewardship tools, drive individual giving, legacies and corporate partnerships, and report to the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development.

You will lead multi-channel campaigns, manage a fundraising database, and ensure compliance and effective donor communications across touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Experienced fundraiser with charity sector background.
• Proven ability to manage individual giving campaigns and events.
• Strong donor stewardship and communications skills.
• Experience in developing fundraising strategies and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising strategy with leadership, including giving, legacies, partnerships.
• Manage Individual Giving Programme and donor acquisitions to meet targets.
• Lead Legacy Programme and multi-channel donor engagement.
• Develop and manage major donor portfolio and partnerships.
• Oversee corporate fundraising and new partnerships.
• Create fundraising content and coordinate campaigns and events.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Donor stewardship

Strategic planning

Communication

CRM databases

Education

Charity/fundraising qualification (desirable)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fundraising Manager

Salary: Up to £40,000 based on full time (pro rata for part time), dependent on experience and skills

Hours: Full time and part time will be considered.

Based at Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth, YO62 4EN

Closing date: Monday 17th August

Onsite Interviews: Week commencing 24th August

Benefits

• Up to 8% employer-matched pension
• Life assurance
• Free lunch during working hours
• Free on-site parking
• 20% discount at the Tea room and Abbey Shop
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Christmas Closure
• Historic Houses and Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes to borrow
• Employee Assistance programme
• Retail savings platform
• 50% discount on fitness suite, swimming and other activities at St Albans Centre

About Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK's largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action.

Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room.

Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager with excellent relationship management skills to help develop and sustainably grow our fundraising revenue. You will develop and use stewardship tools to guide supporters through their individual giving journey, including cultivation plans, proposals and reports, managing donor communications and nurturing our community of support.

The Fundraising Manager will report to and work under the direction of the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop a Fundraising Strategy in collaboration with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to include individual giving, regular giving, legacies, partnerships and a supporter scheme.
• Develop and manage an Individual Giving Programme, using multiple forms of donor acquisition, ensuring high quality donor care and the achievement of agreed targets.
• Work with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development to develop a Legacy Programme, managing the delivery of multichannel activities aiming to recruit, develop and maintain relationships with the public and our supporters for Legacy prospecting and outcomes.
• Support the development of a major donor portfolio, ensuring successful engagement of high-level individual donors with a view to securing major gifts.
• Manage the development and implementation of our corporate fundraising programme, building on current partnerships and securing new relationships with a range of partners.
• Develop fundraising content and materials for a wide range of audiences and fundraising initiatives, ensuring that individual giving messaging is embedded across all touchpoints.
• Plan and manage the delivery of major fundraising appeals and campaigns, including the management and delivery of fundraising events where appropriate.
• Support the implementation and management of a fundraising database, ensuring high quality of data input and reporting.
• Manage the fundraising budget in line with objectives and KPIs, reporting monthly to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development.
• Oversee donor communications and ensure excellent donor stewardship, including regular updates and responding to individual donor enquiries in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement and manage supporter schemes for individuals and corporates, including recruitment, stewardship and the delivery of events.
• Work alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development to build and nurture relationships with both prospective and existing partners and donors to drive sustainable growth and maintain high levels of engagement.
• Occasional joint working with colleagues at the St Lawrence Educational Trust on collaborative fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Represent AAT at relevant networking events and conferences alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development, to expand networks, gather market insights, and increase the organisation's community of support.
• Ensure staff and volunteers have the information they need to deliver on their roles and support the overall fundraising strategy
• Ensure all fundraising opportunities and applications align with, and are sensitive to, the Abbey's mission, values and monastic identity.
• Ensure all fundraising activities are fully compliant, including data protection, Gift Aid, fundraising law and other relevance compliance issues.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with capabilities, the needs of the company, and the wider group.

Experience

• Experienced fundraiser with 5+ years' experience
• Experience of fundraising in a charity context
• Experience of managing individual giving campaigns, including regular giving and legacies
• Experience of developing and managing fundraising events and campaigns
• Proven experience of excellent donor stewardship and managing supporter communications at all levels
• Proven experience of working within the charity, and/or faith-based organisations
• Effective planning, organisation, and time management
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (desirable)

Skills and Attributes

You will bring:

Technical

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire people at all levels
• The ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with individuals, partners and major stakeholders to achieve and exceed targets
• Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills
• Effective organisational skills and an ability to manage and meet priorities with varying deadlines
• Financially literate with budget-management experience and the ability to track and report on fundraising income
• Ability and confidence to present to internal and external audiences
• Ability to write engaging, compelling copy for a range of audiences
• Experience of using CRM databases for segmentation and reporting to achieve fundraising goals
• Excellent Office 365 and IT skills
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong understanding of fundraising compliance and relevant legislation

Behavioural

• Understands and is able to communicate the values of Ampleforth Abbey Trust
• An empathy towards the work of the Monastic Community
• Personal resilience and ability to respond positively to pressure
• An agile, flexible and positive mindset
• Creativity, innovation and the ability to think outside the box
• Problem-solving abilities and clear thinking, with sound judgement; able to make effective decisions under pressure
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and competing demands simultaneously.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Effective planning, organisation and time management
• Integrity and diplomacy
• Proactive style and work ethic
• High professional standards, methodical and diligent, with a high attention to detail
• Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset

Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.