Brainkind

Philanthropy Manager Location: York or Burgess Hill / Hybrid Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE Hours: 35hrs per week Why join us? Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. MAIN PURPOSE: The Philanthropy Manager will lead the development and delivery of Brainkind s capital fundraising initiatives, cultivate and steward high-net-worth individuals, and grow strategic corporate partnerships. The role will play a critical part in securing transformational gifts, building long-term philanthropic relationships, and developing sustainable income streams to support capital developments and service expansion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some exciting projects and really make a difference to people we support. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Responsibilities 1. Capital Fundraising Leadership Develop and deliver capital fundraising strategies to support major infrastructure and service development projects. Create compelling cases for support aligned to organisational strategy and impact. Identify and secure major gifts (£25k+) to support capital appeals. Work closely with senior leadership and Trustees to activate networks and fundraising influence. Monitor and report on capital fundraising performance against agreed targets. 2. High-Net-Worth Individual (HNW) Engagement Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and prospective major donors. Identify, research, and cultivate new prospects through networking, events, and relationship mapping. Develop bespoke engagement and stewardship plans for each donor. Lead face-to-face solicitations and gift negotiations. Deliver exceptional stewardship to maximise lifetime value and long-term engagement. 3. Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind s mission and values. Secure new corporate partnerships including strategic, multi-year, and employee engagement partnerships. Develop sponsorship opportunities linked to capital projects, events, and services. Manage key account relationships and ensure high-quality reporting and impact demonstration. Explore cause-related marketing and CSR partnership opportunities. 4. Strategy & Collaboration Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and annual income planning. Collaborate with communications and service teams to develop impactful donor materials. Ensure accurate record-keeping and pipeline management using CRM systems. Maintain compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be specified by Brainkind that is within the level and responsibility appropriate to the grade of post. ABOUT YOU: Strong understanding of major gift fundraising techniques and donor cultivation cycles. Financial literacy and ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts. Competence in CRM systems and pipeline management. Significant experience in major donor fundraising and/or capital appeals. Experience managing high-value donor relationships and corporate partnerships. Experience developing fundraising strategies and delivering against income targets. Be able to research, identify and build on opportunities for fundraising initiatives. An understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and an alignment to Brainkinds values REWARDS: You can look forward to excellent benefits including: A competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata) Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave. Health Cash Plan Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance. Eye voucher scheme Free parking Company Pension Long Service and Staff Awards We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Fundraising Manager Location: York or Burgess Hill / Hybrid Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE Hours: 35hrs per week Why join us? Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. MAIN PURPOSE: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Fundraising Manager to lead and grow a diverse income portfolio across multiple fundraising disciplines. This is a leadership role responsible for contributing to and delivering a national fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind s organisational priorities, financial sustainability goals, and growth ambitions. The postholder will manage and develop a small fundraising team, embed high-performance standards, and drive income generation across statutory trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, and individual giving. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership Contribute to, develop and deliver a multi-year fundraising strategy to achieve sustainable income growth. Set and manage annual income targets exceeding £500k to £1m. Identify new income streams aligned to Brainkind s service model and expansion priorities. Work closely with senior leadership to align fundraising with operational and strategic objectives. Income Generation (All Disciplines) Lead and oversee income generation across: Trusts & Foundations Develop compelling proposals for health, social care and rehabilitation funding. Corporate Partnerships Secure and manage mutually beneficial local partnerships. Community & Events Fundraising Grow supporter-led activity nationally. Individual Giving & Digital Campaigns Strengthen acquisition, retention and legacy programmes. Statutory & Health Sector Funding (where applicable outside commissioned services). Team Management Line manage, coach and develop a small fundraising team. Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture. Set KPIs and ensure strong pipeline management and reporting. Relationship & Stakeholder Management Act as an ambassador for Brainkind externally. Build strong internal relationships with operations, clinical teams, finance, and communications to gather impact data and case studies. Work closely with marketing/communications to strengthen brand-led fundraising campaigns. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice (e.g. Fundraising Regulator, GDPR). Monitor ROI and cost-effectiveness across fundraising activities. ABOUT YOU: Knowledge of a broad range of fundraising and charity sector activities. Knowledge of legal obligations for fundraising activities and all internal procedures and regulations and adherence to best practices, as defined by the organisation and Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice & Fundraising Regulator Proven track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising income targets at £500k+ level (or comparable scale). Experience in managing successful campaigns, both digitally and within the community. Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data and manager performance pipelines. Be able to research, identify and build on opportunities for fundraising initiatives. Creative and innovative. REWARDS: You can look forward to excellent benefits including: A competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata) Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave. Health Cash Plan Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance. Eye voucher scheme Free parking Company Pension Long Service and Staff Awards We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.