Head of Fundraising & External Engagement/Pennaeth Codi Arian ac Ymgysylltu Allanol

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to provide leadership of fundraising, partnership development, marketing and communications functions to drive the growth of the charity’s income.

Key Accountabilities

·       Fundraising

·       Partnership Development.

·       Marketing & Communications.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

1.       To demonstrate a commitment to our vision, mission, goals and values.

2.       To contribute to a people first culture which values inclusion and celebrates diversity.

3.       To be an active member of the senior leadership team working with colleagues to achieve strategic goals.

4.       To lead the development and delivery of a growth plan which tells our story and powers our work.

5.       To be an ambassador for the Cardiff City FC Community Foundation with a strong external focus.

Operational Management

6.       To maximise income across the income spectrum including trusts and foundations, corporate fundraising, consumer income and individual giving.

7.       To build a strong pipeline of future opportunities with excellent forward planning.

8.       To identify, cultivate and manage relationships with potential partners.

9.       To coordinate stakeholder engagement activity.

10.   To be the guardian of the Cardiff City FC Community Foundation brand.

11.   To develop and deliver marketing and communication strategies.

12.   To work with the Head of Finance & Resources to build, set and monitor budgets.

13.   To provide leadership and management of the fundraising, marketing and communications team.

14.   To be responsible for the analysis and evaluation of performance information, monitoring and reporting against outputs, outcomes and KPI’s.  

General

15.   To understand and ensure compliance with the regulatory environment and ensure compliance.

16.   To champion the highest standards of safeguarding, data protection and health and safety.

17.   To meet deadlines agreed with line manager and key partners with regard to reporting of key performance indicators and other targets.

18.   To effectively manage and develop strong positive relationships with beneficiaries, key partners and stakeholders.

19.   To undertake any relevant training as required by line-manager or in line with expectations of the programme funder.

20.   To attend and participate in meetings with Foundation staff, funding providers and other meetings as appropriate.

21.   To exhibit and promote company values & behaviours.

22.   Promote and celebrate equality, diversity & inclusion.

23.   To out carry any additional work and duties that meet the needs of the business.

Key Relationships

Internal:             All Foundation Staff and Trustees.

External:             Cardiff City FC Directors and Senior Management, Premier League and Premier League Charitable Fund, EFL and EFL in the Community, Major Donors, Corporate Partners, Trusts and Foundations, Grant Making Bodies and other funders, Media, Welsh Government, Local Government any other external stakeholders that support and benefit the work of the Foundation.