Fundraising Lead

Job description

The Conscious Advertising Network is seeking to significantly grow its annual funding to a six figure (plus) annual budget. As a Fundraiser, you will play a crucial role in generating financial support for CAN’s mission and programs, helping break the link between advertising and harmful content online.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors and philanthropic organisations, and managing fundraising campaigns.

You will work with an existing Fundraising Consultant to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy which will ensure CAN’s financial sustainability over the next 3 years.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. **Develop Fundraising Strategies**:

- Work closely with CAN Founders and the Fundraising Consultant to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with organisational goals and the 3 year organisational strategy.
- Identify and prioritise fundraising opportunities, including grants, individual donors, corporate partnerships, and events. Develop and oversee a stewardship strategy to retain and cultivate donors, and embed across CAN Founders, staff and champions.
- Work with CAN volunteers on developing CAN’s commercial model and associated funding streams.
- Significantly grow the Conscious Advertising Networks annual funding to a six figure (plus) annual budget

**2. **Donor & Funder Organisation Cultivation and Relationship Management**:

- Cultivate and steward relationships with existing funder organisations ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
- Identify and engage prospective funders and donors through following funder open calls, targeted outreach and relationship-building activities.

**3. **Fundraising Campaigns and Communications**:

- Work with the Fundraising Consultant and colleagues to plan and execute robust fundraising campaigns, including online and offline initiatives, to generate revenue and raise awareness of our organisation's mission.
- Collaborate across CAN teams to develop compelling fundraising materials and messaging.
- Act as a representative for CAN to engage key audiences as required.

**4. **Pipeline Development, Grant Writing and Reporting**:

- Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, trusts, and government sources.
- Prepare regular reports for funders, providing updates on project progress and outcomes. Project managing the CAN Founders and Staff Team to ensure proper project kick offs, data gathering and sign offs.
- Writing and project managing the creation of funding bids and reports. Supporting on relationship building with funders, with support from CAN Founders, the CAN Staff Team and Fundraising Consultant.

**5. **Internal Processes and Reporting**:

- Prepare robust fundraising forecasts for the senior team and finance colleagues, based on analysis of funding landscape and pipeline development.
- Track funder information, keeping up to date and setting a hight standard for relationship management
- Establish and support excellent administration related to each funder relationship.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in fundraising, preferably within the nonprofit sector and with a provide ability to secure major grants from large-scale funders.
- Excellent knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and stakeholders.
- Strong interest and grasp of CAN’s mission and values.
- Excellent writing skills, with experience in grant writing and proposal development.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

**Other information**
- The role will entail hybrid working, with typically 1-2 days per month in a London based office.

**Package**
- Competitive salary & statutory pension contribution (45-50k depending on experience)
- 12 months Fixed Term Contract with a view to be extended.
- 23 days holiday (pro rata)
- 1 day off for your birthday