Fundraising Manager

We are thrilled to be supporting Action For Carers in Surrey to find their first Fundraising Manager. You will report to the CEO and will be a member of the senior management team. There is potential for this role to develop into a Head Of Fundraising in the foreseeable future.

Location Based at the offices in Burpham, Guildford with the option of working from home one or two days a week dependent on business need. You will also be required to travel to other locations in Surrey to facilitate fundraising activities and lead awareness and engagement events.

Hours and salary FTE Salary 40,000-43,000 pa for 36 hours a week.
Due to the nature of the role and the carers they support, you will need to be able to work flexibly to include some planned evenings and weekends. They will consider applications from candidates looking to work substantive part-time hours.

Job Purpose
This is a new role that will increase income and diversify funding for Action for Carers through developing a fundraising strategy and setting up a new function within the organisation.
You will work closely with the CEO, COO and Senior Team to
Raise funds through grants, foundations, trusts, activities and donations
Nurture and establish new corporate partnerships and strategic community partnerships
Develop and action opportunities that provide good return on investment
Ensure that all fundraising activities reflect our strategic objectives and uphold our values and reputation
Increase awareness of Action for Carers as a relevant and worthwhile cause to donate to
The postholder will be able to influence the future structure of the fundraising function as we plan to grow the team and / or work with external fundraising agencies.

Experience
Proven experience in fundraising, including developing a fundraising or business development function within a charity or similar organisation.
Demonstrated success in leading funding bids to grant-making trusts and foundations with evidence of achieving ambitious income targets.
Experience in establishing and managing external partnerships / relationship management.
Track record of engaging local communities to increase awareness, participation, and fundraising activities.
Experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies tailored to organisational needs.


IMPORTANT NOTE

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We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

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