Head of Fundraising and Development

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Theatre of Debate Full time

As Theatre of Debate emerges from Covid it is rebuilding, reimagining, and migrating to a new financial model involving a broad base of financial support from private, charitable, and public funders. You will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of this transformation, the build back, the organisations continued prosperity and the delivery of its impactful and world class work with young and adult audiences.
Job Title: Development Manager
Contract: Initial period of 1 year
Hours: Part-time employed role of 24.Research, identification and securing new sources of sponsorship and funding will be key, whilst maintaining relationships with new and existing supporters to ensure ongoing funding in order to meet the income targets of the organisation.
The fundraising target in the first year will be around £200,000.
Theatre of Debate is based in London but works around the UK. You do not need to be in London to do this role and we anticipate you will start working from home.
These applications will be to private, trust and public supporters.
Strategy and planning
To help shape and implement the fundraising strategy for the organisation.
To regularly report to Chair of the Board, Trustees and Artistic Director on progress against the Development target.
Implementation
To take a highly creative approach to securing funding, working closely with the Chair of the Board and the Artistic Director and others to develop bespoke events and benefits packages for existing and prospective supporters
Advocacy and relationship building
Build strong relationships with individual funding partners: primary account manager for an agreed portfolio of funding partners.
To attend networking events to build new contacts for and reputation of the organisation
Development stakeholders, including Partners, Sponsors and funders such as Trusts, Corporate Sponsors, Suppliers, Professional & other bodies, and Board members.
Creative and Programming Teams as they are engaged
Marketing and Communications freelance team
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND SKILLS
Demonstrable track record of writing successful grant applications
Experience of using a CRM system
Strong administrative and word processing skills, proficient in all Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and familiar with preparing PowerPoint presentations
Previous experience of working in an arts, festival, educational, scientific or cultural environment
The role may involve some travelling. It may include occasional overnight stays and unsocial hours.
We are an exemplar organisation in the way we embrace environmental sustainability. To achieve this, it is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the environmental impact of their day-to-day activities and adhere to our policies on sustainability, waste, resource usage and carbon reduction.
We uphold the principles of equality, fairness & diversity.
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