Fundraising Manager

Fundraising Manager - Tiphereth

About Tiphereth

Tiphereth is a Camphill community in Edinburgh providing residential care and day services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are part of the wider Camphill movement, which emphasises intentional community living, meaningful work and shared life between people with and without support needs.

Our community brings together over 200 people with our members, staff, vocational co-worker and volunteers across residential homes, supported living services and vibrant day services. We operate craft workshops, horticulture programmes, a pop-up shop and participate in local markets. Our work is underpinned by anthroposophical principles and a deep commitment to human dignity, inclusion and the belief that everyone has a meaningful contribution to make.

Tiphereth is at an exciting point in its development. Following a successful financial recovery and the launch of our Five-Year Strategy, we are investing in our capacity to grow sustainably. This new Director-level role is central to that ambition, leading our efforts to diversify income, build lasting supporter relationships and tell the story of our community to the wider world.

Role’s Primary Objective

The Fundraising (and associated marketing development) Manager is a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO and sitting alongside other senior managers on the Senior Management Team. This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape Tiphereth's external engagement and income generation strategy.

In Year One, you will be hands-on across the full breadth of fundraising and marketing activity, building the infrastructure, strategy and relationships needed for long-term success. From Year Two onwards, you will have the opportunity to recruit and develop a small team covering marketing and communications, community fundraising, and grant and trust applications.

This role requires someone who can operate strategically whilst also delivering at pace. You will need to be equally comfortable presenting to the Board as you are drafting a grant application or stewarding a major donor. Above all, you will need to connect authentically with our ethos and be able to communicate the distinctive value of Camphill community life to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

•        Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy aligned with Tiphereth's Five-Year Plan and organisational values

•        Work towards strategic income targets including a minimum £250,000 in major donor engagement over five years and increasing non-government income to 10% of total revenue

•        Identify, develop and secure new fundraising opportunities to maximise income potential and expand Tiphereth's supporter base

•        Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board on fundraising trends, opportunities and risks

•        Build business cases for capital projects and new initiatives requiring external funding

2. Major Gifts and Philanthropy

•        Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and family foundations with capacity to make transformative gifts

•        Develop compelling cases for support and funding proposals for capital projects and programme development

•        Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors, ensuring exceptional stewardship and regular impact reporting

•        Support the CEO and trustees in their donor engagement activities, preparing briefings and facilitating introductions

•        Maximise tax-efficient giving through Gift Aid and other mechanisms

3. Grants and Trusts

•        Research and develop a pipeline of grant-making trusts and foundations aligned with Tiphereth's work

•        Write and submit high-quality funding applications, working collaboratively with service managers to develop project proposals

•        Maintain accurate records of applications, outcomes and reporting requirements

•        Build relationships with programme officers and foundation staff to strengthen future applications

4. Marketing and Communications

•        Lead the development and implementation of Tiphereth's marketing and communications strategy

•        Oversee brand management, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all channels, including timely responses to donors and interested parties

•        Develop engaging content including the Annual Impact Report, newsletters, social media and website

•        Champion digital fundraising initiatives and enhance supporter journeys to improve engagement and retention

•        Raise Tiphereth's profile through media engagement, events and participation in sector networks

5. Community Fundraising and Events

•        Develop and grow community fundraising income including individual giving, regular giving and legacy programmes

•        Plan and deliver fundraising events and supporter engagement activities that reflect Tiphereth's values

•        Support and coordinate third-party fundraising by community supporters

•        Explore corporate partnership opportunities aligned with our ethos

6. Team Development and Management

•        Build the case for and recruit specialist roles in marketing, community fundraising and grant-writing as capacity grows (from Year Two)

•        Lead, manage and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture

•        Manage budgets for fundraising and marketing activities, monitoring performance and return on investment

•        Provide clear reporting on fundraising performance to the CEO and subsequently to the Board

Terms and Conditions

Salary

ca. £50k

Annual Leave

33 days including public holidays, rising with service

Pension

Total contribution at 9% with auto-enrolment pension scheme

Probationary Period

Six months

Notice Period

Three months

Additional Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick pay, professional development opportunities, mileage allowance for work travel

Safeguarding: Tiphereth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a PVG scheme membership check.

Equal Opportunities: We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability.

Tiphereth Limited is a registered Scottish charity (SC016530) and a company limited by guarantee (SC100167)