Senior Fundraising Manager

Berkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization supporting health in the Reading area is seeking a Senior Fundraiser to lead their fundraising team and drive income growth. The ideal candidate will have proven success in fundraising and a passion for helping those affected by Multiple Sclerosis. This role comes with competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and generous holiday benefits. You will be responsible for securing funds, developing supporter communications, and building relationships with Trusts and Foundations to further the charity's vision.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible working conditions

25 days paid annual leave plus holidays

Company pension scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis is desirable.
• A driving license and access to a car is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small fundraising team.
• Seek, select and prioritise opportunities to raise funds.
• Monitor progress and inspire the team.
• Take lead on Trusts, Foundations and Individual Giving.

Skills

Broad experience across different fundraising areas

Proven success in Trust and Foundation fundraising

Ability to meet pre-agreed targets

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to analyse financial and impact data

Ability to work outside normal office hours

Education

Good level of secondary education

Tools

Experience of using a charity-based CRM system

Job description

The role :

We are seeking anexperienced Senior Fundraiser, with a proven track record, to take a pivotal role in securing funds to support our life changing work. You will

• Lead and support a small fundraising team, looking for ways to maximise use of our resources.
• Seek, select and prioritise opportunities to raise funds and increasetheCharity’s profile.
• Regularlymonitorprogress andinspireourteamtoreach their targets and goals.
• Take the lead on Trusts, Foundations and Individual Giving and oversee supporter communication and stewardship.
• Be confident indeveloping and evaluating the income generation capability of the Charity as we seek to drive income growth

With no NHS funding, we need to raise over £700,000 each year to support our members. Your success will mean we can provide the best possible support for anyone affected by MS in our community and continue to make our vision a reality.

About us :

AtBMSTC our mission is "to helplocal people to managethe challenges of living with MS"by providing therapies designed to manage symptoms and by creating a supportive environment.

From our purpose-built Centre in Reading, 14 staff and over 100 volunteers provide services to Berkshire and neighbouring areas of Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire and also offer some therapies remotely via Zoom.

We have also created a friendly, supportive space where members, families and carers can share information and socialise. We take pride in our reputationfor having a positive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.

This year alone we helped to provide over 15,000 treatments to over 400 families and we were thrilled to receive a King\'s Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to an MBE for our vital work.

Personal qualities needed :

• Drive, enthusiasm and resilience.
• The abilityto motivate and inspire others, including your team and supporters.
• Tenacious and creative, possessing the ability to think"outside the box".
• Team player, ready to deputise or help in other areas of the Charity as necessary.

Skills

The successful candidate willbe requiredtodemonstratea good levelof secondary education and societal awareness.

• Broad experience across different fundraising areas.
• Proven success in Trust and Foundation fundraising.
• Ability to meet (and ideally exceed) pre-agreed targets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to analyse financial and impact data.
• Confident communicator, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Confident with IT and proficient in MS Office : Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to work outside normal office hours (Time off in Lieuwill be provided).

Desirable skills / experience :

• Experience of using a charity-based CRM system e.g. Beacon,
• Experience of working in a health charity / knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis.
• Understanding of the local funding community.
• A driving license and access to a car.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary and flexible, hybrid working conditions. Although ideally the successful candidate will work from the Centre for at least half of the week, live in our area and occasionally attend local events.
• 25 days paid annual leave plus statutory and national holidays (pro-rata), increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free car parking.