Senior Fundraising Manager

We are WR Fundraising Recruitment and we are delighted to be retained again by the inspirational Shakespeare Hospice. At an exciting time of organisational development, we are recruiting a for a newly created Senior Fundraising Manager position to further strengthen the income generation team.

Working with an approachable Head of Fundraising with a track record of impact across the sector, the Senior Fundraising Manager will have the opportunity to ensure the success of a fundraising team - incorporating individual giving, trusts, events, community fundraising while taking hands-on responsibility for a well developed corporate partnerships and an emerging major donor income stream.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a well-supported and financially secure hospice, to work on strategy and budgetary development while nurturing a small team of experienced fundraisers.

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

• Responsibility for the day to day management of the fundraising team of the Hospice
• Work closely with the Head of Income Generation to develop and nurture corporate partnerships and Major Donors.
• Provide positive and inspirational leadership to the Income Generation team
• Ensure income is tracked against targets and will drive individual KPI achievements
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture, encouraging professional growth and recognising achievements.
• Develop and nurture corporate partnerships, providing strategic guidance and support to secure sustainable income.
• Provide guidance and support to the Community and Events Fundraiser, ensuring effective planning, organisation, and delivery of fundraising events.
• Oversee compliance with all relevant legislation and codes of practice, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code, Charity Commission guidelines, GDPR, and The Gambling Commission.
• Support the Head of Income Generation in the annual budget-setting process and ongoing budget management.
• Use data analytics to monitor fundraising performance, participant engagement, and donor behaviours.

• Advanced knowledge and experience of charitable income generation across a range of fundraising channels
• Significant experience in fundraising in a managerial role
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating a team
• Experience of managing relationships with key stakeholders to deliver fundraising objectives
• Ability and knowledge to assess, develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to achieve significant income activity
• Familiarity with event planning, logistics and income generation strategies
• Knowledge of relevant fundraising regulations and best practice
• Experience of budget management

To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.

WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.