Fundraising Manager (Mat Cover)

Serious; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Serious is seeking a Fundraising Manager to provide specialist fundraising support for Serious Trust, focusing on securing funding from Trusts and Foundations and stewarding donor relationships. The role will manage the Serious Trust and deliver targeted campaigns to meet funding aims.

The ideal candidate will have a strong arts fundraising background, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring continuity in fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in arts fundraising with a focus on Trusts and Foundations.
• Excellent donor stewardship and relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on fundraising delivery.
• Experience delivering targeted campaigns and events for fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Secure funding from trusts and foundations and manage funding pipelines.
• steward relationships with donors and Trustees.
• Lead targeted fundraising campaigns and donor events.
• Represent the organisation at meetings with Trustees and donors.

Skills

Fundraising

Trusts & Foundations

Donor Stewardship

Campaign Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

CRM software

Job description

CONTRACT TYPE:3 days per week, fixed term maternity cover

DURATION:1st December 2026 – 16th July 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 6th November 2026

FLEXIBLE WORKING:We offer a flexible and remote working policy. Core in-office days are Tuesday and Wednesday in our office in Hackney.

Job overview:

We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to provide specialist fundraising support for Serious Trust, with a focus on securing funding from Trusts and Foundations, stewarding relationships with donors, managing the Serious Trust, and delivering on targeted campaigns.

We are looking for a proactive, experienced fundraiser with a strong background in arts fundraising who can easily step into the role and quickly understand who we are, what we do, and our unique approach to supporting artists and audiences in the music sector. The ideal candidate will be adept at balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, ensuring seamless continuity in our fundraising efforts.

This role will require two days per week working in the office in Hackney, with one day remote. Attendance at in‑person meetings and events with Trustees and donors will also be expected as part of the role.