Development & Fundraising Manager
Harris Hill ·www.harrishill.co.uk
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Location: Hampshire (with travel across the region)
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced fundraising professional to join a large faith-based organisation in a newly created leadership role. Working across a network of local communities, you will help build long-term financial sustainability by strengthening stewardship, growing fundraising income and supporting local fundraising initiatives.
The role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead fundraising activity across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders, community representatives and volunteers.
You'll develop stewardship campaigns, increase regular giving and Gift Aid, expand digital and contactless giving, secure grant funding and promote legacy giving. You'll also provide fundraising advice, training and strategic support to help local communities achieve their fundraising ambitions.
Key responsibilities
- Lead stewardship initiatives to increase regular giving and long-term income.
- Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns and appeals.
- Identify and secure grant funding for a range of projects.
- Promote and develop legacy giving.
- Support the adoption of digital and contactless giving.
- Provide fundraising guidance and training to volunteers and local leaders.
- Monitor performance, report on KPIs and provide strategic insight to senior leadership.
About you
You will be an experienced fundraiser with a strong track record of generating income through grants, campaigns and donor engagement.
You'll be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and able to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
You will have:
- Significant fundraising experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- A successful track record of securing grants and delivering fundraising campaigns.
- Experience of stewardship, major appeals or capital fundraising.
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Experience using CRM or donor databases and Microsoft 365.
Experience within a faith-based, heritage or community organisation would be advantageous, along with an appreciation of working within a values-led organisation.
How to apply
For a full candidate pack and further information, please contact: Faye Marshall
faye.marshall@harrishill.co.uk | 020 7820 7303
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.
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