Head of Fundraising and Engagement

Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with the fantastic Sebastians Action Trust to recruit a new Head of Fundraising at a really pivotal time for the charity.

This registered charity offers short restorative breaks at its highly specialised purpose-built centre, together with practical and emotional support to children with serious illnesses and their families. The charity offers a continuously evolving program of care for families of children aged 0-19. Their holistic approach includes short breaks for immediate and extended families depending on the circumstances, as well as emotional, social, and practical support, tailored to the unique needs of each family. They prioritise on the basis of need, respecting choice, individuality, and the challenges of adjusting to a new and often difficult reality. Over the past few months the charity has been made a number of changes following an expected reduction in long standing funding, and the residual impact of the pandemic. This role is the exciting opportunity to lead the fundraising regrowth of the charity with a new a strategy, a renewed focus and all the organisation behind it's fundraising success.

The role

As Head of Fundraising and Engagement you will be part of the senior leadership team and you will play a key role in both developing and delivering an effective fundraising growth strategy. You will be responsible for leading the team and growing and diversifying income across various income streams.

You will work with the Head of Finance to set budgets and forecasts and you will ensure that each member of the team is enabled to achieve their targets. You will also work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure that you are growing the charity's profile, and work alongside service colleagues to best engage beneficiaries and stakeholders in the charity. You will ensure that an exceptional stewardship journey is implemented and imbedded within the organisation.

About You
You will have had extensive experience within the third sector preferably across multiple income streams, some experience of Marketing and Communications would be desirable too. You will be able to demonstrate that you have grown income significantly as well as be able to show that you have had experience in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy. You will have experience of managing a team including staff and volunteers.

You will be able to show that you have had experience in forecasting and working towards financial targets as well as proven experience in managing a team. Experience in working with a CRM System is also desirable as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is a Hybrid role with some time spent in the office in Bracknell and at the Charities Specialist Centre in Basingstoke. You will be a car driver and have access to a car. To hear more about this incredible role for a Charity with ambitious plans please contact Laura iliff on 07442607841. Please note the closing date in the 21st October with interviews taking place soon after.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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