Income Generation and Communications Manager

Income Generation and Communications Manager

Manningtree

£35,000.00 £38,000.00 per year

Do you want to work for Acorn Village Limited, a local, family-founded charity which has flourished and grown and now supports over 60 adults with a learning disability

Our stunning, tranquil grounds were the ideal setting to establish our charity in the mid 1970's and support the wellbeing and person-centred care of our residents and tenants alongside the welfare of our staff and volunteers.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and make a difference to the lives of adults with a learning disability. Could you increase our charitable income, expand our team of volunteers and look for new avenues of support

Do you have the drive, ambition and the desire to make positive change, promote and engage existing and new supporters whilst being a natural problem solver

The successful applicant will have the autonomy to lead our fundraising team, being involved from overseeing individual donations through to corporate funding and be the drive behind transporting our charity to new heights.

To be successful for an interview you should have:

• Experience in marketing and fundraising with knowledge in fundraising best practices. You should be willing to stay aware of current trends, experience, and skill at using social media platforms to increase support for the charity.
• Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Experience and a strong track record of writing and securing grants.
• Experience sourcing, securing and stewarding donors, funders, and supporters.
• Experienced in producing captivating press releases, cases for support, letters, appeals and other fundraising content, adapting your approach as needed.
• Skill set to build relationships internally and externally, motivate colleagues and volunteers.
• Ability to set and meet fundraising targets and of income and expenditure budget management.

What can we offer

• Pension Scheme
• Free DBS check
• Long Service Award
• Staff Discounts in our on-site Coffee Shop and Charity Shop
• Health and Wellbeing Support

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.