Fundraising Manager

Utopia Theatre; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Utopia Theatre in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Fundraising Manager to help grow donor income and support artistic programmes. You will lead the fundraising strategy and secure funds from trusts, foundations, public bodies, and corporate partners.

Working with the Artistic Director & CEO, you will develop compelling bids, manage fundraising records, and report progress to funders. The role suits someone with a strong track record in arts fundraising and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience within arts, charity or not-for-profit sectors.
• Strong track record securing funding from trusts, foundations and public funders.
• Excellent bid writing and written communication skills.
• Experience developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple funding applications and deadlines.
• Excellent project management, reporting and presentation skills.
• Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation’s fundraising strategy.
• Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
• Write compelling funding applications, bids and cases for support.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners and stakeholders.
• Develop sponsorship, philanthropy and individual giving opportunities.
• Monitor fundraising performance and produce reports for funders.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records and CRM systems.
• Represent the organisation at networking events and industry meetings.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support strategic growth.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Grant writing

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Project management

Reporting/presentation

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Tools

CRM systems

Donor databases

Job description

Sheffield · Part-time · £38,000 – £42,000 FTE · 15 hours a week

• Hours 15 hours (2 days per week)
• Closing date Rolling basis Applications reviewed as received

About the Role

We are looking for a part-time Fundraising Manager to support the continued growth of a leading theatre company and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

Working closely with the Artistic Director & CEO, you will develop and deliver the fundraising strategy, securing income through trusts, foundations, Arts Council England, corporate partnerships and individual donors to support artistic programmes, community engagement and long-term organisational growth.

You will

• Develop and deliver the organisation’s fundraising strategy.
• Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
• Write compelling funding applications, bids and cases for support.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners and stakeholders.
• Develop sponsorship, philanthropy and individual giving opportunities.
• Monitor fundraising performance and produce reports for funders.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records and CRM systems.
• Represent the organisation at networking events and industry meetings.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support strategic growth.

About You

• Proven fundraising experience within the arts, charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations and public funders.
• Excellent bid writing and written communication skills.
• Experience developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple funding applications and deadlines.
• Excellent project management, reporting and presentation skills.
• Passionate about the arts and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience within an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
• Knowledge of Arts Council England funding programmes.
• Experience securing corporate sponsorship and philanthropic funding.
• Experience using fundraising CRM systems and donor databases.
• Knowledge of Gift Aid and fundraising compliance.