Fundraising Manager (12-month contract)

About the job:

Here’s a snapshot of what the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for:

• Review, design, deliver and develop strategies across fundraising disciplines:
  o Bequests
  o Trusts and Foundations
  o Regular giving – management and retention program
  o Workplace giving
• Develop, implement and maintain a detailed Fundraising Plan in the above areas with an emphasis on increasing revenue (including a long-term growth strategy)
• Develop and maintain the Fundraising area budget in association with Head of Fundraising and Marketing and Finance Department
• Development of donor management strategies through the use of ThankQ database
• Plan marketing and communications collateral for all fundraising activities in conjunction with the Marketing Manager
• Maintain records and report on monthly progress
• Seek donations through workplace giving and regular giving and grow our database to achieve revenue targets
• Develop and manage a regular giving program to ensure donor retention and acquisition is fulfilled
• Attend to the fulfilment of fundraising materials, such as sending regular giving welcome packs, end of year statements and other communication
• Maintain and expand the Regular Giving Donor Database and increase participation rates
• Work with the Head of Marketing and Fundraising to manage the relationships with our lead generation suppliers and telemarketing supplier and ensure that all financial targets are achieved
• Identify and prepare grant applications for Trusts and Foundations that support the organisation’s programs

About you:

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience and demonstrated success developing and delivering programs in a fundraising role
• Excellent relationship, networking and communication skills
• Proven ability to meet fundraising targets, along with creating and developing new fundraising opportunities
• Demonstrated project management skills, including a proven ability to develop budgets and work with constraints to achieve financial targets
• Experience with fundraising/relationship management databases
• Experience with digital onboarding processes
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team, as well as autonomously
• The ability to excel under pressure
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Previous not-for-profit experience (highly regarded)

What we can offer:

• Experience working for a long-standing and highly regarded charity
• Flexible working environment
• A supportive environment with clear KPIs
• A friendly and passionate environment with opportunities to grow your skillset
• Salary Packaging
• Free parking