Fundraising Manager

Job Title:FundraisingManager

Department:PartnershipsandFundraising

Reportsto:Head of Marketing andPartnerships

Salary:

ClosingDate: 17 March2024

BrentfordFC Community SportsTrust

With a rich historyspanning three decades Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is apioneering organisation dedicated to using the power of sport toeducate motivate and inspire individuals from all walks of life. Wehave proudly earned the Football League Community Club of the Yearaward four times. As we anticipate significant expansion in thecoming years this role presents a unique opportunity to be a partof our growth following key partnerships and our relocation topurposebuilt premises adjacent to the new Brentford FCstadium.

TheRole

As our Fundraising Manageryou will be at the forefront of delivering successful fundraisingcampaigns driving growth and fostering innovation through existingand new corporate partnerships. Collaborating with internal andexternal partners youll manage initiatives such as the Lucky HiveLottery Kit Sponsors and Fundraising Events. Your strategicthinking will shape the future of fundraising at Brentford FCCommunity Sports Trust.

The postholder will haveexperience of delivering a variety of fundraising campaignsdelivering against targets. You will be able to communicateeffectively with a wide range of audiences including fundraisersdonors stakeholders and partners.

This is a greatrole for someone who wants to develop or grow their experiencewithin the charity sector and be part of an organisation that usesthe power of sport to educate motivate and inspire people from allwalks of life.

InclusionStatement

BrentfordFCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate aboutdiversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions arealways based on merit and suitability we welcome and encourageapplications from qualified candidates including those fromunderrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diversebackgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those withdisabilities.

SafeguardingStatement

Brentford FCCST iscommitted to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all childrenand adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff andvolunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility.Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding trainingto enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. Thisrole requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies anduphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people toensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timelyreporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguardingteam.

General TrustAccountabilities

• Toensure compliance with all relevant policies including health andsafety and safeguarding policies
• To ensurecompliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and socialrequirements
• To build and maintain good workingrelationships both internally and externally maintaining aprofessional image at all times when representing Brentford FCCommunity Sports Trust
• To keep confidential anyinformation gained regarding the Trust and itspersonnel
• To maintain a flexible approach towork at all times

MainPurpose of Job

The FundraisingManager will deliver and run the successful fundraising campaignsdelivering against targets to grow our income and innovation inthis area matching levels of ambition across the whole departmentand organisation.

Identifyingfundraising opportunities via existing and new corporatepartnerships including delivering efficient account managementacross all established partnerships and will play an active role indriving marketing campaigns across theorganisation.

Collaborate with Brentford FCCommercial and Marketing departments to maximiseopportunities.

Responsibilities

ManageFundraisingInitiatives:

• Manageand review the current portfolio of successful and longrunningcampaigns (Lucky Hive Lottery Kit Sponsors Fundraising Events) aswell as trends in unsolicited online and frontofhouse donationsconsidering strategically the future direction of fundraisingcampaigns at the Brentford FC Community SportsTrust.
• Maintain and improve the ROI offundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Produceregular management reports for the Head of Marketing andPartnerships and the Business DevelopmentSubgroup.
• Produce strong targeted copy andinnovative approaches for campaignmaterials.
• Manage relationships with suppliersboth internal and external including creative support print anddesign ensuring the most costeffective approaches forcampaigns.
• Drive the set priorities and targetsset at the Trusts Partnerships and Fundraisingstrategy.

CampaignsManagement Marketing andCommunications:

• Developengaging content and innovative marketing campaigns to drivefundraising objectives.
• Coordinate the TrustsCampaign calendar and work directly with the Marketing Manager todeliver results driven MarketingCampaigns
• Collaborate with the Trusts Marketingand Communications department to execute successful campaigns andmaximise Brentford FC Player Appearances to driveresults.

Partnershipsand accountmanagement:

• Accountmanagement responsibility across corporatepartnerships
• Support the development of newcorporate partnerships to drive unrestricted incometargets.
• Collaborate with the Brentford FCcommercial department to maximise Fundraising opportunities andfurther connect with corporatepartners/sponsors.

Safeguarding:

• Collaboratewith other team members and departments to create a cohesiveapproach to safeguarding.
• Participate intraining sessions related to safeguarding and emergencyresponse.
• Report any safeguarding concernspromptly to the appropriate authorities or designatedpersonnel.

KeyInternalRelationships

• TrustsMarketing and Communicationsdepartment.

• Brentford FCCommercial and MarketingDepartments.

• Work closelywith colleagues across all Trusts departments to ensure thatfundraising campaign are delivered as costeffectively as possibleon brand and in line with the Trusts priorities/areas ofneed.

• Attendcrossorganisational meetings as required making the case forfundraisingcampaigns.

Key ExternalRelationships

• CFP LuckyHive Lottery

• Partners andfundraisers

• Suppliers

PersonSpecification

Essential

• Previousexperience in managing a variety of fundraising campaigns withinthe commercial or charitable sector
• Experiencein managing campaigns individually and as part of team runningdirect mail email and mobile campaigns
• Abilityto be creative and use initiative for fundraising.
• Experience of running lotteries or draws forfundraising
• Outstanding written communicationskills including the ability to tailor communications for differentaudiences and media whilst maintaining consistent tone andmessaging
• A demonstrable track record insetting and meeting income targets
• Experienceusing Project Management systems such as Monday Salesforce or othersystems.
• Strong understanding of social mediaand its potential use withinfundraising
• Outstanding written communicationskills including the ability to tailor communications for differentaudiences and media whilst maintaining consistent tone andmessaging
• Strong attention to detail andproofreadingskills

Desirable:

• • Managedmarketing/social mediacampaigns
  • Directinvolvement in creative conceptdevelopment
  • Led orsupported fundraising events/initiatives projectplans.
  • Crossorganisationalcollaboration.

PersonalQualities:

• • Creativeand entrepreneurial approach to fundraising and partnershipbuilding.
  • Experience managing and servicingcorporate partners fundraisers anddonors.
  • Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills.
  • Highly selfmotivated anda willingness to adapt and learn newskills.
  • Wellorganised and have the ability toplan and deliver on defined targets and tightdeadlines.
    

Pleasenote that where appropriate for the role youwill berequired to complete additional background checks such asDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks forany time you have lived or workedoutside of the UK in the last 10years. You can find out more aboutthis at

Pleasealso note that a CV application will not be sufficient.Applications will not be considered where the application form hasnot been completed infull.

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