Fundraising Jobs
Pay: £33,920-£40,280 pro rata, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent. Full time, 0.8 or job-share
Apply by Monday 30 September, 12:00pm BST
We’re a small but ambitious arts charity on an exciting journey. We are transforming a half-acre industrial heritage site - New River Head Clerkenwell - into the national centre for illustration and a home for Quentin Blake’s archive.
We’re seeking a brilliant person - or people - to join the team as Philanthropy Manager at an exciting time for the Centre with construction about to begin on our new home.
The Philanthropy Manager will secure gifts from Individuals, Trusts and Foundations in the range of £1,000-£50,000+, and will work closely with the Head of Development, Centre Director and Board to steward gifts at the £50,000+ level.
You will be a relationship-focused fundraiser with experience of face-to-face fundraising, excited by the opportunity to play a key part in launching a major new cultural institution. You will use your experience and key moments on the way to opening to refine, refresh and grow our established giving circles. You will also identify and develop new ways that individuals can support the Centre and our programming before we open our doors in February 2026.
You will be an inspiring and committed ambassador for the Centre and its mission, in person and in writing. You will also be a great team-player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across the Centre to deliver a dynamic and creative programme of donor cultivation and stewardship. Your work will reflect our values of compassion, curiosity, equity, relevance and rigour.
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration champions art that is dynamic and diverse; we want our team to reflect that. We’re an inclusive and flexible employer, happy to hear from full-timers, part-timers and job-shares.
In recognition of underrepresentation in our staff team we will be offering guaranteed interviews to D/deaf and disabled applicants and applicants of African, Caribbean, Central Asian, East Asian, Latinx, South Asian, South East Asian and West Asian heritage whose applications meet the essential criteria listed in the Philanthropy Manager Job Pack.
Please download the job pack from our website for more details on the role, what we are looking for and how to apply. If you have any queries, please email us.
We are registered as a Disability Confident employer. Please email us to let us know if you have any access requirements that need to be met to support you to make an application or participate in the interview process.
An online information evening for this role will take place on Tuesday 24th September from 6pm – 7pm.This is an opportunity to meet our team, find out more about our work and ask questions about the role. If you would like to attend, please email us and ask us for joining details.
Apply by Monday 30 September, 12:00pm BST.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE
Following a period of significant growth, Global Grooves is looking to appoint a highly experienced and strategic fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant income through bid writing, tenders, corporate partnerships and other fundraising to join our team.
Working with our senior management team and board to help shape organisational strategy and align fundraising activity to meet ambitious goals, the right candidate will leverage their experience and contacts to consolidate existing income streams and identify new opportunities for growth.
WHO WE ARE
Since 2003, Global Grooves has brought inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the north of England and internationally. We are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic. Global Grooves is a fully Charitable Community Benefit Society with limited liability registered with the FCA. Society number 7807.
Details in a snapshot
Job title: Head of Development & Fundraising
Salary: £42,000 pro-rata. Part Time Role: 3-5 days per week (*there may be opportunities to extend to up to 5 days, if a business case can be made). Working hours can be flexible.
Reports to: CEO
Line management: Ad-hoc Freelance fundraising support.
Contract: Minimum 2 year fixed term contract, extension possible.
Location: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL. Hybrid working option is available.
Probation period: Reviewed at 6 months.
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement is 20 days a year plus public holidays. Pension: Auto enrolment begins three months after start date. Vitality Health insurance following probation. Flexible working.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20th October
For more information and to download the job pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re really excited to be working with the Bletchley Park Trust on their Trusts and Foundations Manager role. The Bletchley Park Trust is responsible for maintaining the heritage attraction at Bletchley Park, educating guests of the remarkable historic significance of the site. The role will work with the Director of Development to manage their varied portfolio of trusts and statutory relationships.
You will build long-term relationships with trusts and foundations to maximise income for the Bletchley Park Trust. You will also support with prospect research for programmatic and capital funding. The role will manage an existing portfolio of high-value funders including Garfield Weston, as well as source new prospects.
To be successful in the Trusts and Foundations Manager role, you’ll need:
- Demonstrable experience of fundraising from trusts, foundations and statutory donors.
- Ability to work with internal stakeholders to identify new funding options and excellent relationship management approach both internally and externally
- Experience in prospect research and identifying potential trust and statutory funders
Salary: £38,000-£40,000
Contract: Temporary – 12 Months
Location: Bletchley Park
Closing date: 7th October
Interviews: 1st Stage – 14th-15th October, 2nd stage – 20th October
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We’re really excited to be working with the Bletchley Park Trust on their Senior Corporate Engagement Manager role. The Bletchley Park Trust is responsible for maintaining the heritage attraction at Bletchley Park, educating guests of the remarkable historic significance of the site. This role, which sits within their well-established Development Team, will act as the first point of contact for companies looking to engage with Bletchley Park, as well as working with the Director of Development to proactively identify and cultivate relationships with new companies.
The Senior Corporate Engagement Manager will build strong, long-term relationships with companies and their key internal stakeholders whilst maximising income for the Bletchley Park Trust.
To be successful in the role of Senior Corporate Engagement Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience of relationship management and/or partnership development, ideally in a charity setting.
- Experience of planning, developing and delivering events and other benefits to a corporate audience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ideally with a focus on writing & pitching briefs or proposals to companies.
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
Contract: 12 Months fixed term contract, full time (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hybrid – Bletchley Park
Deadline: 7th October 2024
Interviews: 14th & 15th October 2024
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
The Royal Ballet and Opera brings together world-class performers and trailblazing creatives teams to share unforgettable performances with audiences near and far. Equally, the Philanthropy and wider Development teams provide unparalleled donor experiences and opportunities to support a wide range of performances and learning events every year.
The Royal Ballet and Opera Development Office is a busy, in-person office that provides a world-class environment to be close to supporters, development colleagues, and performance staff and performers, and the majority of your time will be on-site as Philanthropy Manager in Covent Garden.
The Philanthropy Manager will manage a portfolio of key philanthropic relationships and increase the value of the relationships with existing supporters. You will maximise income from philanthropists through new initiatives and promotion of a range of activities, including regular events. The Philanthropy Manager will create and develop giving circles too and will work to an agreed plan for each approach and actively solicit gifts personally where appropriate.
The selected candidate will have an established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations and a demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships. You will bring a balance of experience and innovation and will ideally have an understanding of the art forms of opera, ballet, music and dance.
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
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The Tank Museum’s innovative and award-winning marketing team is highly regarded in the arts and culture sector across the globe.
The Membership & Fundraising Co-ordinator is a new role, the need for which has emerged from the museum’s continued growth.
The post holder with be tasked with formalising a fundraising function within the Museum: integrating and developing existing schemes whilst identifying and undertaking new projects to raise funds to support the charitable objectives of The Tank Museum.
Primarily the role will focus on “public fundraising” activity (rather than making applications to grant making bodies), using the Museums existing and sizeable international online audiences as a base for support.
Specifically, this will include:
- The management of The Tank Museums membership schemes (Friends, Patreon & YouTube Membership) – developing retention and recruitment strategies, measuring and reporting on satisfaction, and member communications/engagement.
- Seeking corporate sponsorship opportunities for The Tank Museum’s online activity & assist in the management of existing key strategic partnerships relationships.
- Manage fundraising projects (such as vehicle conservation/restoration projects), liaising with internal colleagues, ensuring targets are met, and our communities of supporters engaged and appreciated.
- Identify opportunities for small scale fundraising projects – for example, where capex can be supported by public donations.
- Running e-bay auctions, raffles, etc, in support of museum fundraising objectives.
- Establish administration required to support existing fundraising activity (such as a new CRM system) – and the potential for increased activity in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Development Manager will co-ordinate fundraising activity at Ushaw with a specific focus on developing funding from public funding bodies such as ACE and NLHF, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships with key funding stakeholders and supporting Ushaw’s financial sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Build on relationships with existing funders, preparing and submitting grant applications.
- Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations who have not previously supported Ushaw.
- Engage with key external (including ACE, NLHF, REPF, Historic England) and internal stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
- Maintain and grow the existing database of potential funders using Ushaw’s CRM system Donorfy. Conduct prospect research to develop funding pipeline.
- Work with the finance team to support grant/fund management.
- Manage all grant awards appropriately, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and administration is carried out effectively.
- Prepare reports and supporting documents for Trustee meetings.
- Be responsible for tracking grant income and delivering key fundraising KPIs
- Work with senior leadership team colleagues and contribute towards wider organisational strategic goals and KPIs.
- Maintain professionalism and strict discretion and confidentiality.
- Support other aspects of fundraising activity, including Friends of Ushaw & Ushaw partners
Ushaw is a place where activities and people come together to create experiences beyond belief.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Leeds Castle in their search for a Fundraising Manager (maternity cover) to join the team for a 12-14 months. Leeds Castle is situated in a beautiful and historic spot in Kent, with great connections to surrounding cities.
The fundraising team at Leeds Castle was established relatively recently, in January 2023, and is responsible for securing funds from trusts, foundations, public bodies and individuals. There is a vast ongoing cost to care for a 900-year-old Castle and Estate and they need to generate income above and beyond the successful visitor & hospitality businesses. The postholder will play a crucial role in delivering a funding strategy to support their new multi-million-pound project ‘safeguarding the Castle for the next 900 years’.
The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge and experience in trust and foundations fundraising, with a clear record of funding achievement. Working with the Head of Audience Development & Fundraising, you will drive forward their fundraising strategy, strengthen the trusts and foundations pipeline and apply for match funding opportunities. The successful candidate will be resilient and highly motivated, an excellent writer with a strong attention to detail. They will be a good researcher and relationship builder, keen to secure great financial results to support Leeds Castle’s ambitions.
The new fundraising department will focus on creating a fundraising strategy, setting up systems and processes, researching approaches and building their pipeline of funders almost from scratch. They have already had great success in securing funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, so need to expand and build their funding pipeline and look to engage new funders.
This is a hybrid role, that will require some attendance from their office in Leeds Castle in Kent. The salary will be £42k - £45k, depending on experience and flexible working conditions can be considered.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. Cover letters are not required at this stage.
Key Responsibilities
Financial:
- Raising purchase orders, processing purchase invoices & expenses & making payments.
- Ensuring appropriate backup is saved within Xero to support accounting transactions.
- Liaising with wholesale customers, raising sales invoices and reviewing ageing debtors following up on payments.
- Routine communication regarding financial information with regulators and banks.
Board of Trustees & CEO support:
- Arranging Board and committee meetings - securing dates, venue bookings, preparing and collating papers and presentations, taking minutes and facilitating actions.
- Coordinate Trust policy reviews and ensure these are completed in a timely manner
- Organising team meetings, team awaydays and collating and sharing information and notes arising from those sessions
Recruitment & HR:
- Preparing documentation & placing adverts.
- Organising interviews both in person and online.
- Processing documentation - new starter details, contracts & updating the HR system.
- Organising and booking staff training as required.
- Arranging DBSs for staff and trustees as required.
Retail:
- Monitoring online stock levels, placing orders for merchandise, and liaising with our fulfilment centre.
- Ensuring our retail management system contains up to date data, by reviewing stock takes, accurately processing orders and updating the database as appropriate.
- Producing quarterly stock take reports.
- Supporting the sales team at Port Lockroy.
General:
- Monitoring inbox, office telephone & postbag
- Working flexibly with colleagues in the broader support of the aims of the Trust. Providing ad hoc administrative support as required.
- To ensure at all times the reputation of the Trust is maintained and enhanced through our work and to undertake all of these with our values at heart & a high regard for both Health & Safety + Equal Opportunities.
Job Requirements
Knowledge & Experience
- Knowledge & experience of basic financial processes
- Working knowledge of accountancy software: Xero and Excel
- Experience of organising & supporting meetings, inc. minute taking
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Knowledge of bookkeeping
- Experience in handling public enquiries
- Knowledge of charity governance
Skills, Abilities & Attitude
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Excellent customer service skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent IT skills: MS Office, familiarity with databases
- Ability to analyse data & produce concise reports
- Skilled in organising meetings, taking great minutes, & supporting the board
- Understanding of the need for professional confidentiality
- Team player with high levels of initiative
- Flexible & adaptable
- Self-motivated & able to work without direct supervision
- Highly organised & efficient, able to work under pressure
- Committed to health & safety + promotion of equality
Terms
UKAHT is committed to providing excellent terms and conditions of employment for all employees.
Location: This position is based in our Cambridge office, where we operate a hybrid working model - a flexible blend of homeworking with essential office-based work at the office at High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET.
Salary: £28,000 pro rata
Working Hours
- 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Flexible working hours available; to be agreed upon appointment.
- You will also be required from time to time to work occasional evenings and weekends for which you will be granted time off in lieu.
Holidays: 25 days pro rata per year of paid leave plus the usual public holidays.
Expenses: All reasonable travel costs incurred as part of the role will be reimbursed as per UKAHT policy.
Probation period: The appointment will be subject to an 6 month probationary period
Notice period: Upon completion of the probationary period, the period of notice will be eight weeks by either party.
The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust protects and preserves sites and artefacts of international significance across the Antarctic Peninsula.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are thrilled to partner with Brighton & Hove Museums (B&HM), a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving its historic buildings and collections. This includes, Royal Pavilion & Gardens, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Hove Museum, Booth Museum and Preston Manor & Gardens. B&HM is a trading name for the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust (RPMT),
B&HM stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment, thanks to its dedicated staff whose expertise brings history to life. With captivating exhibits and the stunning Royal Pavilion, visitors embark on a journey of discovery and wonder. Their commitment ensures each visit is a memorable experience, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared heritage.
B&HM is seeking a new Individual Giving Manager to join their talented and passionate small team. The Individual Giving Manager will develop, write, and deliver a robust individual giving strategy and activity program. With a focus on building strong, lasting donor relationships, the Individual Giving Manager will play a key role in driving increased support and engagement across all giving levels. This role offers the exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact, whilst building meaningful connections and inspiring generosity with passionate B&HM supporters.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate with people on all levels both inside and outside the charity
- Understanding of direct marketing techniques used by charities to support campaigns and recruitment of supporters
- Proven experience of working in either a fundraising environment (ideally individual giving) and/or within sales
- Excellent administration and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and agreed funding targets
This is an incredible opportunity to join an innovative and progressive workplace that continually surprises and inspires. Come and join a passionate caring team where you'll champion progress, diversity, sustainability, and inspiration. Check out the candidate pack to learn more.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Charisma Charity Recruitment.Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Location: Hybrid – Min 60% onsite
Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th October 2024.Applications are being reviewed and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis.
A note from Charisma
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If you have transferable skills and suitable experience, then please don’t feel put off from applying for the role or giving us a call.
Chief Executive | The Sherborne Dorset via Peridot Partners
Use your visionary and inspirational leadership to take the lead as Chief Executive of The Sherborne, a new and exciting arts destination venue in Dorset.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Location: Sherborne
About The Sherborne
The Sherborne is a newly established arts destination funded by the exceptional generosity of Michael and Sally Cannon. Set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 Georgian Sherborne House, The Sherborne offers a multifunction art gallery and studio space, a state-of-the-art Pavilion for events, performances and film, a restaurant, bar, shop, workspace and a sculpture garden in a natural amphitheatre. Plans are in hand to add a community and educational facility.
About the role
We seek a dynamic Chief Executive to lead its strategic and operational vision. The successful candidate will be responsible for devising, implementing and leading a comprehensive five-year strategic (2024-2029) business plan, ensuring the commercial activities and fundraising efforts underpin the artistic and cultural programme within defined financial parameters.
Who we are looking for
The Sherborne seeks a Chief Executive with extensive strategic leadership experience in arts or not for profit organisations, possessing deep knowledge in planning, business development, financial management and team building. The ideal candidate will have a passion for art, proven success in fundraising and financial growth, exceptional communication skills and the ability to serve as a key ambassador while leveraging social media and digital technology to promote The Sherborne's vision.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
The Development Coordinator is a new role created to enable the Worthing Theatres & Museum Development team to raise crucial funds that will support the organisation in achieving its ambitious goals.
WTM has recently undergone a significant fundraising review and a new strategy is now in place. This strategy reflects the organisation’s need to increase fundraised income over the next 3 years (2024 - 2027) to meet its ambitious creative and capital plans to deliver on its mission to offer transformative creative experiences for the community of Worthing.
The postholder will work closely with the Head of Development and Development Manager to deliver the ambitious fundraising strategy for WTM. They will be responsible for raising funds of up to £10,000 per application from primarily Trusts and Foundations and some local corporate partners, and supporting the team with operational tasks including financial processes, events and communications.
Main Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
Fundraising and Relationship Management
● Manage relationships with Trust and Foundation funders giving up to £10,000 per year including ongoing donor stewardship, reporting writing, crediting etc.
● Secure new income by applying for grants and funding of up to £10,000 to support a range of WTM projects from Trust and Foundations and from local businesses including researching trusts and businesses, identifying suitable projects within the WTM portfolio to apply for, writing bids etc.
Development Operations and Support
● Lead on supporter crediting for the department ensuring that all supporters are acknowledged in relevant digital and print materials across the year.
● Act as day-to-day point of contact for the Development team’s use of the Spektrix database ensuring best practice.
● Work with the Finance team to monitor Development income on a monthly basis and report back to the Head of Development and Development Manager.
See attachment for further responsibilities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, and those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
This role is perfect for anybody with the requisite skills who is looking for a career within fundraising or the creative industry. Our Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for assisting the Corporate Partnerships Manager in raising money through corporate contacts to meet financial targets. The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for all corporate enquiries and offer administrative support through record-keeping on the database, managing event bookings, liaising cross-organisationally to secure spaces for events, and working with our in-house caterers, Swan Restaurant and Bar. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will also take a lead role on the creation of marketing assets, monthly corporate newsletters, website updates and the redevelopment or refreshing of our offers (e.g. private box packages) when required.
The skills:
We are looking for a highly-organised and efficient individual with excellent diary management skills and the ability to communicate confidently across all levels of seniority, both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be confident in meeting corporate clients, handling logistics for event bookings and will ideally have experience of using a CRM, such as Tessitura.
Our candidate should also be confident in identifying new business prospects and engaging potential clients either in-person, via email or over the phone. MS Office proficiency is required, as are excellent communication skills across all mediums, and an ability to work as part of a team or independently, using your initiative.
The team:
The Shakespeare Globe Trust is a registered charity (No. 266916). Shakespeare’s Globe receives no annual subsidy from the Arts Council and, therefore, raises a critically important percentage of funds from the public each year. The Development Team focuses on nurturing relationships with Individuals, Trusts and Foundations and Corporates to support us and raise funds across three income streams: revenue, commercial, and capital. We seek to empower everyone at the Globe (staff, volunteers, or committees) to embrace a fundraising culture and increase charitable giving as we work collaboratively towards our mission to make Shakespeare accessible to all.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will work within the Corporate & Commercial arm of the Development Team, reporting into the Corporate Partnerships Manager who sits under the Head of Corporate Partnerships.
Shakespeare’s Globe:
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity, and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
To apply:
For more information, please download the job description from our website. To apply, please complete the online application form by 5pm on Friday 20 September.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to monitoring the effectiveness of our policies and procedures, to help us meet our commitment to be an anti-racist, pro-equality organisation. We would appreciate you responding to our diversity data monitoring survey alongside your application as this help us make informed decisions about any changes we need to consider making to our recruitment policies, procedures and candidate experience.
We regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates.
The purpose of the role is to plan and deliver strategically the fundraising required for the ongoing success of NCO, enabling this important national music organisation to develop and deliver its mission.
Main Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
Working with the Chief Executive and Development and Communications Committee to set and lead on the development of NCO’s development strategy, setting fundraising targets in line with strategic objectives.
Oversee all fundraising activity and report to the Chief Executive, NCO Board and Finance Committee on progress towards income targets.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, represent the Development function to ensure full account is taken of development potential whilst contributing towards the leadership and strategic direction of NCO.
Individual Giving
Lead on re-establishing NCO’s Individual Giving programme, drawing on the potential pipeline of current stakeholders (eg parents and alumni) and delegating to/working with the Development Team in its successful delivery.
Lead on new mid/major donor giving and relationships including legacies, personally managing a portfolio of prospects and donors.
Support the Development team to lead in the delivery of NCO’s annual giving programmes, ie Friends and Patrons.
Lead on individual campaigns, working collaboratively with the Development team to maximise opportunities to engage with new supporters through events and matched funding initiatives (eg The Big Give).
Work with the Chief Executive and other senior staff to ensure the continued engagement and support of the NCO Board.
Trusts and Foundations
Lead on fundraising from Trusts & Foundations and other grant giving bodies (excluding statutory funding).
Research and cultivate existing and new funders, working with the Chief Executive, Board and the Development Team to initiate new partnerships and maintaining systems to ensure that those partnerships are successfully managed and sustained.
Prepare compelling major grant applications to secure new funding with sound attention to detail, and work with colleagues by leading and advising on other vital grant applications undertaken by members of the Development team, sharing best practice in fundraising to develop the organisation’s skills.
As part of the Development team, provide appropriate and timely monitoring information to trusts and foundations, as required by their conditions of support including, where appropriate, organising events and visits.
Corporate Fundraising
Lead the Development team on stewarding existing and cultivating new corporate sponsors and ensuring benefits and recognition are delivered across NCO’s marketing channels.
Statutory Funding
Support the Chief Executive and wider team to ensure that NCO fulfils its quarterly and annual reporting requirements to Arts Council England and the Department for Education and in the creation of new funding applications including as part of the next ACE Investment Review.
(NB: The day to day management and reporting requirements of NCO’s NPO and DfE grants will be managed by a newly appointed Business Administrator and overseen by the Chief Executive).
Organisation and Management
Line manage NCO’s Development Manager through individual objective setting and performance management, regular 1:1 meetings and identification of training needs.
Empower the Development team by ensuring they have regular opportunities to develop their skills and experience across different areas of fundraising and through training whilst supporting them wholeheartedly in their professional development.
Inspire and lead the Development team, and set an example, on the application, implementation and adherence to all NCO policies and procedures.
Support the Development team to lead on the development of NCO’s CRM System (Beacon) in specific relation to its fundraising functions, in line with the Data Protection Act.
Maximise the potential of Gift Aid from all donations, supporting the Development team to ensure all donations and payments received are appropriately logged, accompanied by appropriate paperwork and in line with annual audit requirements and submitted in a timely manner.
Produce Development reports for quarterly Board and Finance Committee meetings, attending online and in person as required.
Undertake research and maintain a high level of knowledge about trusts, foundations, individuals, and statutory funding to inform planning.
Represent NCO at conferences undertaking public and media presentations, attending conferences and events and lobbying forums as appropriate