Fundraising Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain and expand the current income generation of PIPS, identifying new corporate funding and pitch for new opportunities.
• Manage current corporate partnerships and building on existing relationships to ensure maximum value for the charity.
• Manage and develop relationships with supporters, delivering excellent levels of supporter stewardship.
• Work with supporters and listen to feedback to help maximise fundraising and find opportunities.
• To research and engage third party partnerships, then to manage these relationships to meet financial targets and increase regional income.
• To lead the planning, logistics and delivery of participation and social events to meet financial targets. This may also include securing sponsorship, identifying and maximising potential of individual and corporate participants or guests.
• To recruit volunteers to assist with events, developing strong relationships and identifying and cultivating supporters to develop new fundraising opportunities and partnerships.
• To work closely with other team members and Head Office staff.
• To represent PIPS and build the charity’s profile by attending key meetings and events.
• To undertake general office fundraising administration, routine correspondence, answering queries and responding to enquiries, as well as maintaining systems to accurately account for all direct income and expenditure.
• To work with the Chief Executive to review all income targets and expenditure budgets on a regular basis. To produce financial and activity reports which will form part of the Charity’s financial and business plan review.
• Manage digital fundraising across all social media as well as working with external marketing agencies as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Qualifications

• A third level qualification in marketing or equivalent.
• OR
• 3 years demonstrable experience gained within the last 5 years in fundraising to generate income.
• OR
• A minimum of 3 years account management or business development to generate income or grow sales.

Skills and Attitudes

• Experience in maintaining and expanding the current income generation of PIPS, identifying new corporate funding and pitch for new opportunities.
• Experience in managing current corporate partnerships and building on existing relationships to ensure maximum value for the charity.
• Superb customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent supporter care.
• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships.
• A flexible approach and positive outlook.
• An engaging and inspiring individual.
• Confident and skilled in all aspects of communication.
• Good IT skills – particularly Microsoft Office, Canva or other design software.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Experience of using CRM databases would be advantageous.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries in all matters related to their work.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours to meet clients’ needs and as demanded by requirements of the job.

To apply for this role, you must have a full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle, or access to a means of transport.