Fundraising Manager
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Fundraising Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an arts and education charity based in Winchester, Hampshire. This full-time, permanent role (36 hours/week) offers a salary scale of £34,413 rising to £38,934. Location: Theatre Royal Winchester / Hybrid.
About this role
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for implementing the charity’s fundraising strategy to increase fundraised income. This includes securing funding from Trusts and Foundations, cultivating Major Donors, growing the membership base, and managing Corporate Partnerships. The role is vital for developing a sustainable funding model for future Hat Fair festivals and supporting the charity’s artistic and creative ambitions.
What you will do
- Trusts and Foundations: Research, write applications, maintain relationships, and report on grants.
- Individuals: Develop campaigns, steward donors, use Spektrix for prospecting, coordinate giving opportunities, and manage Gift Aid.
- Legacies: Develop a legacy giving campaign and support Legacy Action Week.
- Memberships: Grow the membership base, ensure relevant benefits, supervise administration, and maintain communications.
- Corporates: Maintain partner relationships, identify new prospects, and develop materials.
- Training: Train staff on fundraising campaigns and compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Events: Manage development events including corporate and stewardship events.
- Other: Support impact measurement, maintain database, ensure GDPR compliance, create fundraising materials, manage budget, and participate in Board Development Action group.
What you will bring
Essential: At least 3 years’ charitable fundraising experience, successful track record of generating income, experience with corporates and HNWI, membership schemes, Trusts and Foundations funding, knowledge of GDPR and Fundraising Regulator’s Code, experience with data management, financial literacy, excellent written communication, interpersonal skills, IT literate (Word, Excel, web databases), passion for the arts.
Desirable: Experience in arts/cultural environment, Spektrix or relational CRM, email marketing platforms, digital fundraising, legacy development, event management, full driving licence, knowledge of Winchester area.
Job details
- Job title: Fundraising Manager
- Reports to: Communications & Development Director
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (job share/part-time considered)
- Salary: £34,413 - £38,934 per annum
- Hours: 36 per week
- Location: Theatre Royal Winchester / Hybrid
- Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days
- Benefits: Contributory pension, Employee Assistance Programme, complimentary theatre tickets, free membership of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], bar discounts
How to apply
Please download an application form from [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. For an informal chat, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.
About us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an arts and education charity comprising Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair, and a year-round programme of creative learning. The charity has a trading subsidiary called [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We connect with over 150,000 people annually and turnover approximately £2m. Our vision: Communities Delighted and United through live performance and participation. Values: Inclusive, Passionate, Kind.