Fundraising Manager
England, Warwickshire - £27,000 - £29,500 per annum

Posted: 16/09/16

Description:
Fundraising Manager
Salary £27,000 - £29,500
Our client is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK. The organisation provides opportunities for personal development of its members through training programmes, competitions, skills certificates and overseas travel

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated individual who can drive and further develop the fundraising streams and for the organisation. Applicants should have a talent of managing relationships, whilst developing and nurturing new ones. Candidates will be motivated and persuasive and will have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as a proven track record of the knowledge and skills required to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, especially with funders and key partners.

They will have experience of developing fundraising strategies, the on-going management of long-term funding partnerships and have good knowledge of the UK fundraising marketplace. The successful candidate will work well as part of a team and show enthusiasm with a creative and 'can do' approach to their work. In addition, but not essential, candidates will have experience of working with volunteers/supporters and have effective committee work skills.

The post is full-time and is based at HQ, Warwickshire, although travel throughout England and Wales will be occasionally required. As a youth organisation our client is committed to the safeguarding of young people and adults at risk. All posts are subject to Safe Recruiting Procedures, which may include a DBS check at enhanced level. Instructions to applicants:- 1.
Job Description
Job Title: Fundraising Officer
Purpose of the post: Working with the staff team to develop and manage a fundraising programme for
the organisation. This is an interesting and varied role working to support the revenue
raising activities of the organisation whilst extending its reach through partnerships with
funders.

Responsible to: Chief Officer.

With regular reporting to the Board and to the Steering Groups of the organisation Council.
Responsible for: No direct reports but it is essential that the post holder is a team player, working as part
of the NFYFC staff team and with the Board of Management (the Board).

1. This key organisational role will develop and lead on fundraising activities.
1.1. It will effectively and efficiently develop and implement a fundraising programme, working to ensure the continuation of current sponsors/supporters whilst developing new ones.
2. The fundraiser is joining a team of members, the Board and staff - all are passionate about the aims of the organisation. A team player is essential.
Responsibilities of the role
3. To produce and implement a fundraising plan, in consultation with key members of staff and the Board, which will maximise support from current sponsors/supporters and develop new ones whilst understanding the key partnerships already in place.
4. Research, approach and win new corporate/commercial sponsors and funds from other funders that will support the work of the organisation.
4.1. Working closely with staff, the Board and key members of the organisation to advise on potential
funders/funding opportunities and make sure the aims of the funder can be delivered using existing staff and budget resources.
5. Develop an individual plan for each funder in the portfolio ensuring prior consultation with the Chief Officer and the wider staff team/the Board concerning the impact and use of the funds raised.
5.1. Communicate work persuasively to existing and prospective fund holders by preparing excellent funding applications/bids/proposals/reports, in consultation with key delivery staff.
5.2. Ensure that grant-makers are thanked appropriately and informed about how their funding is used; this to include preparing reports for funders on the outcomes of the projects they have supported.
5.3. Input to the communications and marketing functions to highlight key funders and the aim of the relationship.
6. Work closely with the Chief Officer and other staff to ensure that their programmes are integrated into the overall marketing, fundraising and communications plans.
6.1. And, to work with the organisation Council's appointed Steering Committee and other Volunteers/members to allow them to act as ambassadors for the fundraising and key partnerships in place.
7. Regular reporting to funders and to the Chief Officer/Board.
7.1. Including budgets for applications and reports to grant-makers.
8. Monitor income raised in relation to personal and organisational targets and to be able to explain any variances in performance.
8.1. Inputting accurate summaries into spread-sheets /databases and ensuring information is kept up to date.
8.2. Maintain up-to-date records of all communications with funders and key partners, in line with data protection legislation.
9. Keep up-to-date with trends in the fundraising environment.
10. Work with centre Areas and County Federations within organisation to develop key messages to support other spokespeople/ambassadors.
11. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of this post as requested by the Chief Officer.
12. This job description is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role and the job description may be subject to change in the future by mutual agreement following consultation.
Health & Safety
13. Under the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, it is a criminal offence to employ anyone who is not entitled to live or work in the United Kingdom. If you are selected for interview, and require a work permit, we will ask you to provide documentation to prove you are entitled to work in the UK.
Full DBS will be undertaken.