Regional Community Fundraising Lead

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust; Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pathways for progression within the信

Pension Scheme LGPS or TPS

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Wellbeing

Employee Discounts

Season Ticket Loan

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to lead community and regional fundraising activities. You will develop partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income for pupils and students, including initiatives like Tom's Farm at Nightingale Community Academy.

You will deliver fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships while building compelling cases for support and managing donor relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community and/or corporate fundraising, including securing donations and partnerships.
• Good numerical skills and experience managing budgets.
• Brilliant relationship builder both internally with team members and externally with funders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present compelling cases for support.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as part of a small team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between OHCAT sites and external locations.

Responsibilities

• Securing community and corporate fundraising income
• Building relationships with businesses, donors and community groups
• Developing fundraising campaigns and events
• Creating compelling cases for support and funding proposals
• Supporting social media and fundraising communications
• Managing donor stewardship and reporting impact
• Working closely with colleagues across our schools, colleges and central teams

Skills

Fundraising experience

Numerical skills

Relationship building

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Job description

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to lead community and regional fundraising activities. You will develop partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income for pupils and students, including initiatives like Tom's Farm at Nightingale Community Academy.

You will deliver fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships while building compelling cases for support and managing donor relations.