Fundraising Relationships and Business Development Manager

Fundraising Relationships and Business Development Manager
£40,000 (full-time, permanent) – open to flexible working requests
Hybrid – 1 – 2 days per month in London office

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with a renowned animal welfare charity whose mission is to improve the welfare of working animals around the world and supporting the communities that depend on them.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join as their Fundraising Relationships and Business Development Manager, which will focus on philanthropy, legacies and corporate partnerships. You will spearhead the growth and expansion of their high value relationships, driving income and establishing exceptional stewardship journeys to secure long-term support. You will also manage and develop the Fundraising Relationships Officer.

We are seeking an experienced high value fundraiser with a track record of working across philanthropy, legacies and/or corporate partnerships, and can demonstrate developing new business and income growth.

The Role:

• Manage the development and delivery of the HNWI, legacy and corporate fundraising programme to secure new sources of funding, upgrade existing levels of giving, repeat donations and multi-year funding
• Develop existing and new relationships through tailored approaches/asks and exemplary stewardship activities (such as feedback reports, face to face meetings, phone calls)
• Lead on building the donor and partner pipeline, conducting diligent prospect research and identifying warm leads
• Develop and manage income and expenditure budgets, providing regular reporting, and reforecasting as required
• Work closely with internal colleagues and senior stakeholders, collaborating on fundraising activities
• Manage and support the Fundraising Relationships Officer

About You:

• An experienced high value fundraiser with expertise in philanthropy, legacies and/or corporate partnerships
• Track record of developing new business opportunities and demonstrating growing income
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders confidently
• Solid understanding of effective stewardship journeys and can demonstrate delivery of donor engagement plans
• Line management experience is desirable, seeking someone with ability and understanding of how to support and motivate direct reports
• Proactive, positive and a team player

Closing Date: Rolling
Interviews: TBC

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.