The Director of Development (Maternity Cover) is a senior position at the Marlowe Theatre, leading the organisation's fundraising. This 12-month maternity cover position provides an opportunity to lead a high performing department, develop skills and expertise and play your part in supporting the work of one of the country's most successful regional theatres. You will be working from a solid footing, leading the team to build on existing partnerships and developing a pipeline of new opportunities. We are looking for a strong relationship builder who can work across both revenue and capital fundraising ambitions. Our revenue programme is strong with increasing support from individuals and opportunity to grow our business support along with our Trusts and Foundations work. With initial support already in place from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for our capital programme, you will be working with a strong team and a growing capital campaign board. We are a fast-growing organisation, and we are looking for a leader who will join our Strategic Management Team to help us drive the organisation forwards, finding new ways of working and embracing change. We want to work with people who are passionate about their work, resilient in the face of any challenge that comes their way and supportive of their colleagues. Knowledge of the Fundraising Standards Board and Institute of Fundraising's codes of fundraising practice. Knowledge of the management of charitable organisations, preferably arts sector Excellent knowledge of fundraising in the cultural sector including capital fundraising Good knowledge of the theatre industry Basic knowledge of employment legislation and regulations. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with people at all levels. Excellent bid writing skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Good IT skills. Good experience of successful corporate fundraising either in the charity sector or cultural industries Good experience of successful individual fundraising management in the charity or cultural sectors Good experience of successful trust, foundation, statutory fundraising in the charity sector or cultural industries To contribute to the development of policy and play a significant role in the strategic direction of the Theatre as a member of the Strategic Management Team. To lead capital and other major campaigns, setting campaign strategy and managing operational delivery to achieve targets. To develop The Marlowe's case for fundraising support, to attract trust and statutory funding, individual donors, and business supporters. To lead the Development team in writing of all funding applications to Trusts and Foundations, collaborating with other members of SMT where necessary, ensuring applications for funding are accurate, deliverable and tailored to strategic priorities and income targets. To devise, implement and manage a strategic development plan for the cultivation and stewardship of high net-worth individuals, supporters, and donors, for the purpose of meeting agreed income targets and building positive relationships. Through the Marlowe Theatre websiteJob Summary
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