Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover)

Groundwork NE & Cumbria; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Fundraising Manager on a 12 Month Maternity Contract to drive its fundraising strategy, build relationships with donors, and lead a small team. The ideal candidate will have extensive fundraising experience and a strong track record in income generation. This hybrid role requires 1-2 days in Central Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in individual giving and major donors.
• Experience with charity of the year partnerships and trusts.
• Proven ability to grow fundraising income streams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the fundraising strategy for Groundwork UK.
• Maintain relationships with existing donors and build new networks.
• Lead a small team focused on fundraising targets.

Skills

Experience in Fundraising

Fundraising disciplines knowledge

Leadership experience

Relationship building

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Fundraising Manager on a 12 Month Maternity Contract.

About The Role

As the Fundraising Manager you will drive forward Groundwork UK’s fundraising strategy to grow income through a variety of audiences – including charity of the year partnerships, trusts and foundations, major donors, and the wider public.

You will maintain and grow relationships with existing donors through careful stewardship in addition to building networks of new supporters, working collaboratively across the organisation and particularly with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and the rest of the Fundraising and Partnerships team. You will scope out opportunities, write funding proposals, and develop and manage a pipeline of prospects, actively fundraising to maximise stakeholder relationships and meet Groundwork’s fundraising targets. You will also lead a small team.

About You

You must have had experience in Fundraising with a demonstrable experience of working widely across fundraising disciplines including individual giving, charity of the year partnerships, trusts and foundations and staff fundraising. You will have experience of growing Fundraising income streams with a focus on individual giving, legacies, major donors. You will also have led a fundraising team and volunteers.

This is a Hybrid Role with 1 – 2 days working in Central Birmingham. Please note that the closing date is 30th November with interviews taking place on the 5th December. Please call Laura Iliff for more information on this wonderful opportunity at 07442607841. Apply via our recruitment partner.