Fundraising Jobs

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.

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

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, as we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment, with over 22 years working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations. 

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.

**Flexible working options available, including hybrid (SE London office), or remote working (must be based in the UK)**

We are working with a renowned arts organisation that strives to make music-making more accessible to young people and audiences in the UK. Their alumni include major artists, Grammy award winners and Mercury nominees.

It’s a great time to join as they develop their community around a new location in South East London, embark on ambitious artistic collaborations within and beyond jazz, and work in partnership with music education organisations around the country to address structural inequalities in music education.

The Head of Development will be a key member of SLT and work closely with the Chief Executive to develop and implement the preexisting fundraising strategy and contribute to the organisation’s communications and PR strategy. They will inherit a strategically developed portfolio of relationships and income streams, with particular strengths in trusts and foundations, and a strong network of individual donors and corporates. There is also a growing legacy circle, created in response to a recent bequest of £1M+. The Head of Development will line manage a small team of two in collaboration with the Communications Manager – the Development & Communications Coordinator, and the Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

The team are small and friendly, comprising of passionate and dedicated people who share the organisation’s vision of just and equitable access to music education for all. Flexible working is a priority and the organisation supports employees to balance work with caring or other responsibilities, or those returning to work after a break.

Please note that interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Therefore, please get in touch with Joe ASAP to discuss the role further and make an application.

As Head of Development you will:

• Work alongside the Chief Executive to develop and implement the fundraising strategy and develop marketing and communications efforts, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging to effectively engage donors and stakeholders
• Lead on optimising income from trusts & foundations, individuals, corporates and legacies
• Personally manage a diverse portfolio of trusts, foundations and statutory sources with focus on securing 5- and 6-figure gifts
• Deliver a high standard of supporter care tailored to the level of giving, including nurturing their successful new Legacy Club
• Manage an annual series of fundraising events, from relaxed open days to formal receptions
• Create a persuasive Case for Support and equip trustees and staff to advocate effectively for our work

Ideal skills and experience include: 

• Experience of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from a range of trust, statutory and/or individual sources
• Tailoring applications to appeal to a diverse range of funders/donors, which may include drawing together distinct areas of activity to create bespoke packages
• An outgoing, approachable and professional manner in dealing with donors, prospects and other stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for working with young artists and musicians and broadening access to participatory arts for all young people

The organisation are keen to provide equality of opportunity to a wide range of prospective candidates as they expand the diversity of staff and musicians. Whilst they hope to attract candidates with the experience outlined in the person specification, they encourage applications from those who do not fulfil all stated criteria.

Employee benefits include:

• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with office closure between Christmas and new year being the norm
• TOIL for out of hours work
• Attending gigs for free, including the annual two-night Ronnie Scott’s residency, and other cultural and sector events throughout the year