Fundraising Manager

Description:

Fundraising Manager , Abingdon

30 hours per week (with 2 days onsite) - flexible hours

£40k-£60k pro rata DoE with strong benefits

Why Apply?

* Generous salary scale

* Flexible working policy for all staff

* Regular training and CPD opportunities

* Scottish Widows pension plan with 8% employer contributions. Free Death in Service plan for permanent staff (3x annual salary)

* Free membership of Simply Health - medical, health and wellbeing scheme which covers routine medical needs such as dental, optical and access to GP 24/7, amongst other benefits

Global CTS are working with a well established client based in Abingdon who are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to join at an important time of strategic growth to help maximise fundraising potential. Initially, the post-holder will take responsibility for fundraising for ongoing expansion project. A key part of the role is building relationships with friends of the school, cultivating high-net-worth individuals and corporate partnerships as well as applying to trusts and foundations. The Development Manager will be responsible for seeing the process through from application to conclusion. As the role develops, there will be the opportunity to actively grow the fundraising and development function looking at regular and legacy giving from across company supporters

Key Responsibilities

* Working with the Governors and Senior Management Team, building relationships with friends of the school and creating new links with high-net worth individuals

* Keeping a relevant database of prospects, donors and links including communications, pledges and actual donations

* Research, prepare and submit well written applications based on information provided by the Governors and SMT with bids of four, five and six figures to trusts, foundations and statutory bodies

* Tracking and co ordinating applications

* Identify, cultivate and secure corporate philanthropic partnerships

* Create and run suitable fundraising events for the companies expansion project

* Reporting to stakeholders regarding fundraising progress for the expansion project

* In conjunction with Governors and SMT, create and implement a fundraising strategy for the expansion project leading into a longer term fundraising plan

* Active member of the school’s fundraising committee, leading on the fundraising strategy and presenting relevant reports

* Provide routine reports on activity and progress relevant to fundraising activity for full Governors and SMT

* Develop and write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities and/or requirements as specified by individual trusts, foundations, statutory organisations or grant making bodies

* Undertake 12 meetings with prospective donors each month

* Ensure that relevant funding deadlines are met in good time by checking, updating and managing established Trust and Grants databases with relevant information

* Initiate and co-ordinate a programme of suitable fundraising events and identify sponsorship opportunities (liaising with the PTA as appropriate)

* Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives

* Attend suitable networking and other supporter events to promote company occasionally in the evening or at weekends

* Manage the database records, finance detail, gift aid, letters of thanks and communications with relationships you establish

* Prepare and submit regular Gift Aid claims

* Produce and deliver a report of activities to quarterly Governors’ meeting on a Saturday morning

Skills and Experience

* At least five years’ experience in fundraising. Work to the highest professional ethical standard as set out by The Chartered Institute of Fundraising or other, relevant professional body

* Proven track record of drafting meaningful, successful proposals to trusts and foundations and other relevant bodies be they corporate or individuals

* Evidence of an aptitude to work with senior, highly influential and well connected supporters, donors and canvassers.

* An expert understanding of the core principles of trust and foundation fundraising, with a focus on building long-term and sustained senior relationships with grant makers.

* Proven track record in identifying, cultivating and soliciting significant donations from high-net-worth individuals and establishing valuable corporate partnerships

Global CTS Limited

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