This new post will build on our Charity fundraising work which seeks to generate income from a portfolio of philanthropic sources, including trusts, foundations, individuals, corporate sponsors, and statutory bodies. The primary focus of this role will be to support the Reinventing Borde Hill project, helping to transform Borde Hill's South Park and establish a community growing garden at Sugworth Farm. The project has an am fundraising target of £1million, to be raised over the next two years. Additionally, this post will also seek and pursue opportunities to support the work of Borde Hill Garden Charity more widely. Working with the Reinventing Borde Hill project team, the role will effectively manage funders, driving the financial sustainability of the project and wider charity operations. Your passion for heritage, the natural landscape, and community involvement will feed into compelling funder proposals and ongoing relationship-building with supporters. You will report to the Managing Director, and prepare monthly/quarterly updates for the Project Board and NLHF. This is a part time role. The full time equivalent salary is £35,000 - £38,000, which equates to £21,000 - £22,800 for 21 hours per week. We are open to discussing working days and patterns Knowledge, skills and experience needed (Please provide evidence in your Covering Letter and CV): At least two years fundraising or income generation experience Strong contacts in fundraising and an ability to network to develop local contacts further Some experience with or knowledge of corporate fundraising Knowledge and awareness of fundraising compliance Desk research skills - proactively research funding opportunities Strong interpersonal skills, as a confident communicator Conscientious administration skills and ICT literacy Ability to handle sensitive information professionally Able to work to targets, deadlines and project KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) Able to prioritise, time manage, attention to detail Positive, proactive approach; adaptable to change and enthusiastic Active interest in heritage, the environment, and the mission of Borde Hill charity Eligible to work in the UK Coordinate a portfolio of funders, including trusts, foundations, and corporate sponsors/ local companies / individuals, to secure donations, and develop a pipeline for future gifts. Develop and deliver proactive and reactive fundraising programmes, tailored to prospective funders and aligned with the Reinventing Borde Hill project. Prepare compelling grant applications and monitoring reports, using case studies and evaluative data to articulate project activities, outputs, outcomes, and budgets. Support and develop the existing individual giving scheme, including inputting into events for key supporters alongside the Fundraising Committee. Coordinate donor communications, such as member appeals and a future crowd-funding campaign for Reinventing Borde Hill. Foster strong relationships with current trust and foundation supporters, as well as key local stakeholders (e.g. local government), encouraging continued and deeper engagement. Read the full job description at: https://bordehill.co.uk/vacancies/fundraising-manager/ Email your CV & covering letter to: [email protected]Job Description
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