Head of Fundraising

TRCGroup; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in the Northeast is seeking a dynamic Head of Fundraising to spearhead their fundraising efforts. This pivotal role will focus on developing and executing strategies to significantly increase annual income, while leading a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will engage with high-value donors and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, all while fostering a collaborative environment with the marketing team. If you're ready to inspire and drive meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising strategy and execution.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising activities to exceed £750k annual income.
• Develop and execute innovative fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing for impactful fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy Development

Team Leadership

Relationship Building

Account Management

Sales Execution

Donor Engagement

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

Head of Fundraising

Newcastle, Northeast

£55,000 to £60,000 per year

Full-time, permanent employment - Hybrid

TRC is working with one of the leading charities in the Northeast that provides specialist care and support to adults and children with learning disabilities. The team is dedicated to improving the everyday lives of people living with learning disabilities.

Due to the strategic growth plans in place, they are looking to add a Head of Fundraising to the senior team.

The Role:

This position will lead all of the fundraising activity within the charity to exceed an annual income of £750k per year within 3 years. This will include overseeing high-value donors, including trusts and foundations, grant applications, and legacies.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategy development and execution.
2. Achieving income growth through sales execution, including pipeline management, relationship building, account management and donor engagement.
3. Team Leadership and Coaching the Fundraising team.
4. Developing compelling bids and applications driving innovation through collaboration with operational colleagues.
5. Working together with the Head of Innovation, design the Foundation’s fundraising strategy taking account of the fundraising landscape, including trends, challenges, and opportunities specifically around philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and legacy fundraising.
6. Lead on implementation and delivery of strategy, ensuring all fundraising objectives and KPIs are met.
7. Use sales strategies, including pipeline management, relationship building, account management and donor engagement techniques to drive income.
8. Working closely and collaboratively with the Communications and Marketing team to deliver high-impact targeted fundraising campaigns.
9. Ensure contractual obligations and compliance requirements for Trusts and Statutory funding agreements and maintaining regulatory compliance are met.
10. Ensure the Foundation is compliant with all relevant aspects of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, law (e.g. gambling commission and data protection law) and the Charity Commission.
11. Prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to the Executive team as required.
12. Prepare updates on fundraising for board reporting, including attendance and presentation to the Finance Committee.
13. Provide dynamic, inspiring, and influential leadership motivating the team to achieve ambitious fundraising goals and income targets.
14. Manage staff performance and support staff development, celebrating successes appropriately.

For more information on the above role, please apply and one of our team will be in touch if you have the relevant experience.