Director of Fundraising and Communication Permanent, Full Time £60,000 - £65,000 Hybrid - 2/3 Day Walsall Office Based
We are currently recruiting for a Director of Fundraising and Communications to join a London based charity to lead, develop and inspire a dedicated and passionate team, supporting them in generating significant income through a variety of channels, including corporate partnerships, individual giving, and major donations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive multi-income stream experience and exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and manage the Fundraising and Communications team, including regularly monitoring performance to deliver against objectives and budgets.
- Prioritise the development of team members so that they are equipped with the skills and confidence to perform their roles in a way that fits with the organisational culture and values.
- Follow and ensure team compliance with CRM processes for tracking donor interactions, submissions, and income generation. Regularly review the team's use of the CRM to ensure accurate and timely data entry, maximising efficiency and transparency in all fundraising activities.
- Develop and implement clear and realistic fundraising and communications strategies to ensure delivery against objectives and targets.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of strategies for marketing communications and the management and monitoring of performance against agreed budgets and plans.
- Proactively submit fundraising requests, seeking new opportunities to secure long-term funding, and working to meet or exceed income targets as set out in the strategic plan.
- Actively lead on fundraising efforts, including submitting funding applications. This will be key to ensuring sustainable income growth in alignment with the charity's objectives.
- Maximise return on investment (ROI) in all fundraising activities by developing efficient strategies, targeting high-value opportunities, and allocating resources effectively.
- Proactively engage with key stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, trustees, and patrons, to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
- Collaborate with the wider team to create compelling narratives and events that showcase the charity's successes, encouraging deeper involvement and ongoing financial support from stakeholders.
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to key policy and strategic development of the organisation, ensuring that the fundraising and marcomms and operational functions of the Charity work to mutual benefit.
- Work in collaboration with the Chief Executive, Director of Development, selected trustees and the Fundraising and Communications Team to build existing income streams and develop innovative and effective plans to secure long-term sustainable funding.
- Manage brand and external messaging to ensure consistency and co-ordination across the organisation, to build a positive reputation and strong public recognition.