The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles, having established a world-wide reputation over 50 years.  Resident at Southbank Centre and Artistic Associate at Kings Place, with a busy touring schedule across the UK and abroad, the London Sinfonietta has worked with many of the greatest living creators and interpreters of new music. Our mission is to engage wider audiences in new music, support the growth of individuals and communities, and develop talent. 

The Development Manager works as part of a small team delivering the annual Fundraising strategy for the organisation with annual departmental targets of c. £300,000. The Development Manager has responsibility for fundraising across a range of Individuals, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partners, manages systems and processes within the team and line-manages the Development Assistant. 

This role would be suitable for someone with at least 3 years’ experience of fundraising within the cultural or charity sector. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed writing ability, able to initiate and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective supporters of the organisation. A good understanding of the management and administration of a broad range of fundraising activity is essential as well as a knowledge of fundraising regulations and legislation. An appreciation of the arts and an interest in contemporary classical music would be an advantage.

Further information about this role and the London Sinfonietta is available on our website. All applications must be submitted using the application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 31 March 2020. First round interviews: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2020

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Extraordinary Opera, extraordinary people

We have a vacancy for a Development Officer to join our Development team. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of all appeals and campaigns in our busy Development office. This role will work directly with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to think creatively around marketing campaigns, donors’ asks and a busy calendar of fundraising appeals that will be communicated to a wide audience of supporters. You will also be responsible for designing beneficiary stories across a range of print materials including the Member’s newsletter and Tour & Festival Programme Books.

You should have a good understanding of Individual Giving and Marketing practices and be experienced at working with large sets of data and CRM systems, be comfortable working to shifting project deadlines and priorities and will be dedicated to excellent donor and supporter communication. 

To find out more about joining our world-class team, visit our website via the apply link.

Closing date: Monday 30 March 2020

We are an equal opportunities employer.

About the role

International touring theatre company Complicité is looking for an exceptional Development Manager who will be responsible for crafting and delivering a new fundraising strategy for the Company.The post holder will build and develop income streams, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations and individual donors.

A senior strategic role, the ideal candidate will have a successful track record of generating significant funds from grants and individuals; be confident in working independently; be motivated by the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and growth; have excellent writing skills and be able to deliver excellent donor care and stewardship.

This is a part-time position and the working pattern is negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning 

• Develop and implement short and long-term fundraising strategies, in consultation with the Executive Director, and in accordance with Complicité’s business plan 2018-2022.
• Develop a strong and persuasive ‘case-for-support’ to seek out new opportunities, focusing on Trusts and Foundations and the Company’s Individual Giving Scheme.
• Create fundraising plans for all productions and projects, including Creative Learning and Research & Development. 
• Plan and implement a programme of effective fundraising initiatives and events, including an online appeal presence.
• Develop fundraising budgets, in liaison with the Executive Director and Finance Manager.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the fundraising strategy, including management account variance reporting in liaison with the Finance Manager.

Operational & Management

• Implement new ways of engaging with current and potential supporters/donors and ensure effective stewardship to ensure a high-quality supporter journey.
• Work closely with the Executive Director in developing and overseeing the delivery of Complicité’s business plan.
• Produce quarterly fundraising reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Code of Practice, the Data Protection Act (General Data Protection Regulations GDPR) and other regulatory compliance.
• Act as ambassador for the Company, raising its profile and inspiring others to donate.
• Keep abreast of key fundraising trends and the regulatory environment around fundraising, implementing standards and procedures as necessary. 
• Contribute to the Company’s journey towards greater environmental responsibility.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and applying these through this role.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven track record of devising, implementing and delivering effective fundraising development strategies, preferably within the cultural/not for profit sectors
• Creative and strategic thinker with a flexible attitude and ability to work in a changing environment 
• Self-starter, able to hit the ground running and work to ambitious income targets
• Ability to develop positive collaborative relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of media and to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent time management and organisational skills 
• Experience in managing expenditure and income budgets

Desirable

• Experience of digital platforms and how they can support fundraising
• Knowledge of CRM systems
• Experience of running fundraising events 

General

Salary - £40,000 per annum pro rata

Hours - part-time 3 days per week (24 hours) with days to be negotiated.  Some evening and weekend work required.

Holiday - 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays

Contract - permanent (after a successful 3 month probation period)

Application deadline - 10am Monday 30 March 2020

Interview date - Monday 6 April 2020

Charity People are delighted to be partnering Birmingham Hippodrome in their search for a new Director of Development.

This is an exciting period in the Hippodrome's history, having recently celebrated our 120^th anniversary, we are now looking ahead to our leading role at the heart of arts and culture in a rapidly developing city. Our vision is of a vibrant world-class Birmingham arts scene with the Hippodrome centre stage.

We are looking for an experienced and influential senior fundraising leader who has:

• A high level of professional credibility
• A proven track record of achieving significant financial income targets
• Extensive knowledge of the fundraising environment both nationally, and in the Midlands
• The ability to balance both artistic and commercial imperatives, in a fast moving, creative environment
• Proven ability to translate strategy into operational plans, and to deliver to financial and activity KPIs

For further information and an application pack, please contact lead consultant, Philippa Bryant at Charity People on 020 7939 7443 or at .

Salary circa £75,000.

The deadline for applications is 29^th March 2020.

First stage interviews will take place on 7^th & 8^th April.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

CIVIC is an organization that cares deeply about its work. By cultivating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of our team we are able to bring our best to the constituencies that we serve. While CIVIC is currently headquartered in Washington, DC, we are very much a global organization. With programs in more than ten active conflict areas, we believe in hiring locally to solicit talent best suited to meet the needs of the region we are working in. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Development Worker to join our friendly team, and work closely with our service users with learning disabilities to develop their independent skills and potential.

This is a full time position, Monday-Friday 9-5, with occasional evening and weekend work. 

The post holder will deliver support for our service users across our 4 core services, including the delivery of educational sessions aimed at building confidence and skills, travel training and 1:1 community support for isolated individuals.

 The post holder will also be required to take a lead role in organizing and participating in various fundraising events and activities, to ensure the continuation of the high quality support that we provide to our service userss The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group, along with a strong commitment to taking a person-centred approach to the role.

We are looking for an effective team player that can work closely with our small team of staff and volunteers to affect real change in the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

We are growing, so there will be opportunities for development. The role of Development Worker is both diverse and challenging, and will provide the right candidate with excellent opportunities to significantly develop their skills and knowledge within the charity and social care sectors.

Our mission

PiP (Pursuing Independent Paths) 's mission is to support adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a small grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users. All of the work PiP does is aimed at fulfilling one or more of our 6 priority outcomes:

• PiP Students lead more independent lives
• PiP students improve their health, wellbeing and self-esteem
• PiP Students gain life skills
• PiP students build social skills
• PiP Students increase their social interactions within the community
• Happiness, comfort and improved quality of life for parents and carers

Applications closing date: 25.03.2020 at 23:59.

Interviews will take place on 31st March, 2nd and 3rd April.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

I am working on behalf of a leading arts organisation in Birmingham who is hoping to appoint a Development Director on a permanent basis.

This senior leadership opportunity in one of the UK's most successful cultural organisations will suit an ambitious individual with significant experience, excited about inspiring a highly skilled and equally ambitious team.

As Development Director you will be responsible for the organisations ongoing charitable, artistic and educational activity. However, this role will focus on leading and delivering an ambitious capital appeal, launching 2021

To be considered for this very exciting opportunity you will need to have outstanding stakeholder management skills and a broad understanding of high value fundraising. In addition, you must have previously been involved in a capital appeal, making 6 figure+ financial asks.

You will need to have previously worked at board level, implemented and delivered a capital appeal strategy and have significant experience of line managing a high performing team.

Salary 75,000+ benefits

Please contact Natalie Lawford t Harris Hill for further information on 0207 820 7336 or email [email protected]

Closing date 29th March 2020
Interview date 6th April 2020
Only suitable candidates will be contacted

National Theatre Wales is seeking to appoint an experienced, senior Fundraising Consultant required to join the company on a part-time fixed-term basis to bridge and support a period of maternity absence.  There may be longer term involvement subsequently to provide additional support if and when the development team needs.

Fee: Negotiable based on experience

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Applications can be received in English or Welsh.

National theatre Wales is a faith friendly company

Deadline: Monday 30th March 12pm

Interviews: w/c 3rd April

For further information please visit our website

Theatre Hullabaloo is one of the UK’s leading children’s arts organisations, making, producing, promoting and programming world-class theatre for young audiences. Our purpose-built venue for children and families, The Hullabaloo, presents a year-round programme of performances, creative play installations, family-focussed activities, and participatory work with particular emphasis on early years creativity.

Theatre Hullabaloo is a small team fired with passion and commitment to impact the lives of our local audiences and also to contribute to national and international conversations about the role of the arts and creativity in children’s lives. We are a friendly and inclusive organisation who work hard to support and meet the varying needs of people who work with us to ensure we employ the best people to do the job and that they represent the communities we serve. We are now looking for a dynamic, resourceful and ambitious Executive Director to help shape our next chapter.  

Title:               Executive Director

Salary:           £35,000 per annum

Hours:               40 hours per week

Contract type:   Full time, permanent

Annual leave: 27 days per annum plus bank holidays

The Executive Director, reporting to the CEO/Artistic Producer, will play a major part in the development of the company’s mission and strategy as appropriate for a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.The Executive Director is part of the Senior Management team at Theatre Hullabaloo, alongside the Chief Executive/Artistic Producer and the Finance and Administration Manager. The post reports directly to the Chief Executive but will be expected to work and liaise closely with the Board of Trustees independently as well as in partnership with the CEO.  

This is a senior position at Theatre Hullabaloo with management responsibility for finance, development (relationships with corporate partners, trusts, foundations, and other donors) organisational legal/contractual matters, building/theatre/premises management, office systems and marketing/public relations activity.  The following areas are within the remit of the Executive Director: 

• Develop and implement systems for monitoring and improving organisational performance, working with the Board of Trustees to ensure agreed objectives are delivered 
• Coordination of long-range and annual financial and delivery planning in collaboration with the CEO/Artistic Producer and the Board of Trustees to increase organisational resilience
• Management of the Darlington Borough Council operational partnership for The Hullabaloo
• Overseeing financial sustainability, including oversight of budget setting, financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, expenditures review and approval (delivered by the Finance and Administration Manager)
• Developing and directing operational plans for administrative operations, ensuring good internal communication and liaison
• Providing leadership for and actively participating in fundraising activities, donor development, grant seeking and grant reporting
• Engaging in stakeholder relationships and partnership development (with an emphasis on regional multi-agency relationships)
• Ensuring the organisation implements strong audience development and engagement, marketing and brand development, working with the Marketing Manager
• Internal communication and leadership
• Be accountable for the implementation of all statutory and non-statutory policies and procedures to ensure Theatre Hullabaloo meets its responsibilities to funders, stakeholders and audiences (e.g. access, inclusion, environmental monitoring etc)

For further details, including full job description and person specification, please visit our website to download the job pack and application form. Please note the the closing date of Friday 3rd April 2020.  We want to help applicants to fully represent what they can offer the organisation, so if you feel our application form isn't the best format for you, please contact us so that we can give you access to what you need to apply or attend for an interview.

Theatre Hullabaloo is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQI+, or who are d/Deaf or disabled.

If you would like to discuss the role prior to application, please see the job pack for contact details to arrange a phone call with Miranda Thain, CEO/Artistic Producer. We look forward to receiving your application.

Director of Development

c.75K + Benefits

Birmingham Hippodrome, B5 4TB

We are looking for an experienced and influential individual to lead our ambitious development plans.

This is an exciting period in the Hippodrome’s history, having celebrated 120 years in 2019, and a with a renewed energy and focus around our role in a rapidly developing city. With increased artistic growth already being realised, we intend to grow our impact significantly in the coming years, with a major building project designed to position us as a cultural destination and creative campus. We now require a senior, confident, and well-connected Development specialist to boost investment, and drive our narrative. 

This senior leadership opportunity in one of the UK’s most successful cultural organisations will suit an ambitious individual with significant experience, excited about inspiring a highly skilled and equally ambitious team.

About the Role

The post-holder will oversee the Development, Corporate Development and Communications teams alongside developing and leading Birmingham Hippodrome’s Stakeholder Engagement strategy.  You will work closely with the Board of Directors and play a key role in the success of the Birmingham Hippodrome Development Board and the Capital Fundraising Committee to harness contacts and networks, and keep Trustees appraised of progress against ambitious targets.

Ideally you will be qualified in Fundraising and/or have high level relevant experience at a comparable scale within the charity sector. Experience in capital fundraising will be very highly regarded. 

You will have exemplary skills in stakeholder management and an understanding of all aspects of communications, including media relations and digital content. With a track-record of increasing engagement in arts, culture or entertainment, you will have demonstratable experience and a considerable understanding of stakeholder management at a senior level.  You will be an advocate and ambassador for our vision to create a world-class Birmingham cultural scene with the Hippodrome at centre stage.

Closing date 29 March 2020.  To apply, please visit our website via the link and apply online.

At Birmingham Hippodrome we are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone.

Creative & Cultural Skills, the UK sector skills council for craft, cultural heritage, design, music, and the visual and performing arts is recruiting a Head of Development who will lead the day to day fundraising work of Creative & Cultural Skills. The post-holder will be expected to feed into the development of the organisation’s 3-year fundraising strategy and use this to write and implement an annual fundraising plan.  

The Head of Development will draw on company data and evaluation and monitoring information to make informed funding applications via relevant private and public funding routes.  They will also lead the generation of sponsorship income for agreed programmes, generate and maintain intelligence on funders with aligned interests/ambitions, and establish a database of fundraising contacts.

Full details can be found in the job description below.

Sorry, no CVs - application by application form only.

We are seeking a dynamic new Chief Executive to provide strong leadership and

direction during a period of rapid expansion for this growing charity.  If you

have a passion for working with communities, love heritage and enjoy managing

change, this could be the job for you!

Heritage Trust Network (HTN) is a grass roots membership organisation

operating across the United Kingdom, that provides a unique resource within

the national heritage sector, supporting community based organisations to

revive their heritage assets for social and economic benefit.  We equip

local communities with the skills they need to deliver these complex

projects through our online resources and fortnightly newsletters, as well

as providing peer to peer support through regular branch meetings and our

annual conference.  

Thanks to funding from Historic England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and

others, the organisation has an exciting opportunity to upscale its operations

over the next three years, to increase resilience and deliver a comprehensive

programme of community-based training and skills development to its expanding

membership.

As our new CEO you will be working with an active and engaged board of trustees

and a great team of dedicated staff, volunteers and consultants.  You will also be

representing the organisation at a national level to improve HTN’s profile and impact.

Our ideal candidate will have several years’ experience of managing a heritage,

cultural or community organisation, involving strategic planning, staff management

and finances.  A broad based interest in historic building/built environment matters

and knowledge of the range of not for profit organisations working to benefit local

communities will be essential. We will also be looking for someone with excellent

people and communication skills, an aptitude for fundraising and business planning,

as well as sound marketing and IT skills. 

The post is based in Birmingham, with travel throughout the UK. Initially funded for a

year there is potential to extend the post, subject to funding.

To get further information or contact details for an informal chat, please click the

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Closing date  April 3rd 2020, with interviews on Thursday 9th April

Eden Brown is delighted to be recruiting for a Director of Development to join a much loved Charity in Birmingham. You will be a motivated, influential leader who will oversee the Development, Corporate Development and Communications teams alongside developing and leading the Stakeholder Engagement strategy. It is an exciting time to join the team with exciting growth plans for 2020 and beyond!
You will work closely with the Board of Directors and play an important role in the success of the Development Board and the Capital Fundraising Committee. You also will lead campaign strategy across fundraising and communications to meet financial targets and enhance public profile. You will develop stake holder relationships at a high level and also provide strategic leadership to the wider team.
To be successful in this role you ideally have good experience in fundraising and the third sector. You will have demonstrable experience of driving change and leading a team. Experience of working with a major donor portfolio is also essential. Any experience of leading a Capital appeal would also be desirable. Please call Laura iliff on 01132207542 for more information. Please note the closing date for this role is the 29th March 2020.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Extraordinary Opera, extraordinary people

We have an exciting new opportunity within our Development department. Working as Development Coordinator, you will be responsible for researching donor prospects, maintaining accurate departmental records, assisting with incoming partnership enquiries and providing general administrative support to our busy team.

Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but the successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills and knowledge and to be involved in all our activities, such as assisting with key fundraising receptions during the Glyndebourne Festival between May and August and at other events throughout the year.

To find out more about joining our world-class team, visit our website via the apply link.

Closing date: Monday 30 March 2020

We are an equal opportunities employer