Britten Sinfonia is "one of the UK's most innovative ensembles" (The Guardian). The Development Manager will play a central role in delivering Britten Sinfonia's fundraising strategy and growing Contributed income. The postholder will lead key fundraising streams including the Trusts & Foundations, the Membership Supporters programme, fundraising campaigns and events, while ensuring the effective management of the organisation's CRM system, Beacon CRM. From time to time, the postholder will also support the Development Director across other fundraising channels. Working closely with the Development Director, senior leadership and artistic team, the Development Manager will develop compelling cases for support, nurture existing donors, and identify new funding opportunities to support the orchestra's artistic, Learning & Participation and community programmes. The role combines strategic planning, relationship management and operational delivery, and will contribute significantly to achieving the organisation's fundraising targets. Essential Experience working in fundraising within the arts, charity or cultural sector Desirable Experience in the orchestral or performing arts sector Key Skills Strategic thinking and planning Trusts & Foundations Lead the organisation's Trusts & Foundations small grants programme, identifying and developing new funding opportunities. Membership & Individual Giving Manage and grow the orchestra's Membership / Friends programme. Fundraising Campaigns & Events With the Development Director, plan and deliver a programme of donor and member events, including our on Visit Britten Sinfonia's vacancies web page, download the job materials, and complete and return the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to [email protected] by 16 April, 11.59pmJob Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Demonstrable experience securing income from Trusts & Foundations
Excellent grant writing and reporting skills
Experience managing membership or individual giving programmes
Experience organising donor or fundraising events
Experience using and managing CRM systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience analysing fundraising data and producing performance reports
Experience developing donor stewardship programmes
Knowledge of the UK Trusts & Foundations landscape
Relationship management and donor stewardship
Strong written communication skills
Data analysis and CRM management
Event planning and delivery
Attention to detail and deadline management Job Responsibilities
Prepare and submit high-quality grant applications, proposals and reports.
Develop compelling cases for support in collaboration with artistic, Learning & Participation, and marketing teams.
Manage a pipeline of applications and maintain strong relationships with existing funders.
Monitor deadlines, reporting requirements and income forecasts.
Develop strategies to recruit, retain and upgrade members.
Ensure high-quality donor stewardship, recognition and communications.
Analyse membership data to improve engagement and income growth.
Develop opportunities to move members into higher levels of giving. Useful Links
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