Fundraising Manager

We’re recruiting a Corporate & Philanthropy Fundraising Manager that will be responsible for fundraising campaigns and initiatives in order to retain, recruit and grow income from corporate and individual supporters. 

The successful candidate will have strong communication and networking skills, able to manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding as appropriate with an agreed annual income target. 

You will work with our Communications and Marketing Manager to engage senior leaders in business to support the work of Manchester Youth Zone through corporate volunteering campaigns, fundraising events, media campaigns and more. 

Key Duties

Be involved in the design and delivery of a tiered corporate and philanthropic giving programme to improve supporter engagement and income delivery

To cultivate donor relationships that focus on donations of £250.00 to £20,000 with a view to developing multi-year agreements

To develop and execute a tailored stewardship plan across all donors

Work as part of a team to deliver a range of fundraising events and opportunities

Track all fundraising activity on salesforce (training will be given) to evidence progression of relationships

Encourage the participation of staff and young people and that their ideas contribute to fundraising campaigns, marketing and promotional activities

Represent Manchester Youth Zone at external fundraising and networking events and forums

To work effectively and positively alongside colleagues including staff, volunteers and young leaders. Ensure that all volunteers and trainee staff are made to feel an integral and valued part of Manchester Youth Zone family.

Hybrid Flexibility: 1 day Work from Home 4 days onsite/with donors 

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS and reference checks.