Fundraising Manager

Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region
Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), although flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

Purpose

Ways Into Work is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to lead and develop income generation across the charity. As the charity’s sole fundraising professional, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on developing and growing corporate partnerships and business support across the Thames Valley region. Alongside corporate fundraising, you will identify and secure support from trusts and foundations, community organisations and individual supporters where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships Business Development - Lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
- Identify, research and approach prospective corporate supporters.
- Build and steward long-term relationships with corporate partners.
- Develop relationships with community groups to encourage fundraising support.
Trusts Foundations: - Research and identify funding opportunities.
- Write compelling funding applications and reports.
- Work with colleagues to gather project information to support applications.
Fundraising Strategy Income Development: - Develop and implement a fundraising plan.
- Diversify income streams.
- Monitor performance and report to leadership.
Communications Supporter Engagement: - Support fundraising campaigns and communications.
- Share impact stories and case studies.
- Represent the charity at events.
Fundraising Operations: - Maintain accurate donor records.
- Ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters.
- Support fundraising systems and processes.
Governance and Compliance: - Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical and compliant.

Person Specification

Essential Skills Experience

Experience in fundraising or partnerships.
Strong relationship-building ability.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Experience working to targets.
Confidence networking externally.
Good IT skills and record keeping.
Commitment to the mission of Ways Into Work.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

Experience in corporate partnerships.
Experience writing trust applications.
Knowledge of CRM systems.
Experience in a small charity environment.

(We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Ways into Work are committed to safeguarding all clients and staff.
We adhere to all local and national policies aimed at promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Offer of employment is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Fundraising Manager