Fundraising Manager

6 days ago

London, UK, United Kingdom CONWAY HALL Full time

With a landmark venue, and over 100 years of championing independent voices promoting equality, social justice, and a better life for all – we call that ETHICS – Conway Hall offers the perfect platform for those driven by the same passion for change. We curate, support and facilitate people and ideas that Make Ethics Matter in the world.

As part of our vibrant charitable programme, we host talks, concerts, exhibitions, courses, performances, community events and partnerships with like-minded organisations, in person and, increasingly, online.

Salary: £36,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some evening and weekend work will be required)

Location: Hybrid working – mixed between office and home

Holidays: 24 days per annum, plus one week over the Christmas holiday period

Probation period: Three months

Pension: An optional stakeholder pension scheme is available. Employee contribution of 3% is matched by 5% from the employer.

We encourage applicants from different backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us, to influence and develop our working practice.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Communications, in this key, hands-on role the Fundraising Manager will deliver and influence the Fundraising strategy, to meet financial targets and increase the profile of the organisation and its activity.

This will be achieved through management of fundraising resources and opportunities, including corporate donors/partners at all levels, applications to funding bodies, delivering fundraising events, creation and effective use of a donor CRM, working with stakeholders and promotion of the work and social impact of the charity.

Key responsibilities

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Communications – and in collaboration with the Marketing and Programmes teams, CEO, (Trustee) Development Board and other colleagues - the Fundraising Manager will:

  • Proactively seek out funding opportunities in all sectors, cultivate prospective donors and achieve donation targets.
  • Prepare and submit funding applications to meet or exceed targets.
  • Research high level corporate prospects for partnerships with Conway Hall.
  • Drive fundraising income generation by ensuring that relevant sections of Conway Hall’s website are up-to-date, engaging and provide ease of giving.
  • Devise and deliver campaigns, communications and research related to Conway Hall’s membership offer, fundraising aims/events and activities.
  • Maximise initiatives to increase income received from members, donors and stakeholders, such as Gift Aid.
  • Implement loyalty ladder progression, including communications with members, donors, patrons and stakeholders to grow and maintain strong relationships.
  • Maintain GDPR compliant donor information and ensure that all donation points of sale are managed effectively and are compliant.

General

  • Comply with Conway Hall’s policies, such as health and safety, equal opportunities, etc.
  • Support the measurement and evaluation of the charitable work of the Society.
  • Actively encourage a culture of fundraising throughout Conway Hall’s activities and staff.
  • Attend meetings and events when required, including staff meetings.
  • Undertake relevant training, as required.
  • Participate actively in the life of the Society and the venue.
  • Adhere to GDPR guidelines, e.g. with donor information.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Skills

  • 3 or more years of fundraising/development experience in the Charity/Arts sector.
  • Thorough knowledge of Content Management Systems (such as Wordpress), CRM systems (such as TicketSolve).
  • Working knowledge of social media platforms.
  • Excellent administrative skills and experience of using a range of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Skills

  • Copywriting experience.
  • Some marketing experience.
  • Adobe software suite experience, in particular with InDesign and/or Photoshop.
  • Video editing skills in iMovie or Adobe Premiere.
  • Knowledge of one or more subject matters in the Society’s field of interest.

Abilities and Personal Qualities

  • Well organised, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines and plan and prioritise workload.
  • Ability to work supportively and collaboratively within a team, as well as independently using own initiative.
  • A creative thinker with a positive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
  • Committed to achieving high standards with the resources available.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.

Together, we are:

Creative • we believe in the power of creativity and culture to stretch our minds.

Diverse • we celebrate the benefits of many viewpoints and those working together for common goals & minority rights.

Historic • we embrace our history and share our heritage, in order to build a platform for future progress.

Human • we believe in the power of people solving problems together to build the world we want to live in.

Kind • we seek to avoid causing harm, preferring options which benefit people and help them to live freely.

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