Researcher and Corporate Development Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London is seeking a Development Manager to join the Development team, a small three-person unit working under the Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Development. The role blends fundraising research, corporate donor development, lead generation and proposal writing, with independence in day-to-day work.

With a growth phase and an upcoming high-profile fundraising campaign, the postholder will identify potential supporters and shape funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant fundraising experience is required.
• Experience in corporate donor development and fundraising research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fundraising research to identify potential supporters
• Build corporate donor relationships and turn them into partnerships
• Generate leads for corporate fundraising
• Develop compelling funding opportunities and write proposals

Skills

Fundraising research

Donor development

Lead generation

Proposal writing

Job description

This new Development Manager post sits in the Development team at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, a small team of three working under the Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Development. The work blends fundraising research, corporate donor development, lead generation and proposal writing, from spotting potential supporters to shaping funding opportunities. The role is set against a growth phase and an upcoming high-profile fundraising campaign, and the postholder is expected to work independently. At least three years of relevant fundraising experience is required.

What the job involves

• Carry out fundraising research to identify potential supporters
• Build corporate donor relationships and turn them into partnerships
• Generate leads for corporate fundraising
• Develop compelling funding opportunities and write proposals