Garden Fundraiser

We are thrilled to partner with the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust (RPMT) in Brighton and Hove, a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving its historic buildings and collections.

RPMT 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.

Thanks to a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the 'A Garden Fit for a King' project, the Trust aims to restore and reconnect the historic Brighton Royal Pavilion Estate. This ambitious initiative involves conservation efforts, enhancing the visitor experience, and fostering stronger ties with the Brighton community.

RPMT is seeking a Fundraiser with experience in trusts and foundations to oversee the fundraising campaign for the project. The chosen individual will take on responsibilities such as identifying and researching prospects, implementing new fundraising streams, and delivering an activity program encompassing members and patrons' schemes, major gifts, public appeals, and fundraising events. The successful applicant will work across all RPMT sites.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven and demonstrable experience in raising funds from trusts and foundations.
• Experience of writing fundraising copy, both for encouraging donations and building relationships with supporters.
• Ability to identify and respond to fundraising opportunities and articulate a project, programme, or fundraising appeal in a compelling manner.
• Ability to present information verbally and in written format including progress reports, project updates and briefings to a range of audiences in a clear, accurate and confident manner.

We are seeking an individual with the ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with supporters with a wide variety of interests and motivations. Excellent administration and organisational skills, with the proven ability to organise and plan your own workload and establish clear priorities to meet deadlines will be essential.

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 (approximately 60% on-site)

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st April 2024.  However applications are being reviewed and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

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.