Job Description
We re looking for a Fundraising Manager to help shape the future of our Charity.
For over 15 years, we have supported people with acute financial difficulty across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We are now looking for an experienced and commercially minded candidate to lead and grow our fundraising activities.
This newly created part-time (25 hours per week) role offers the opportunity to build a sustainable income-generation programme from the ground up and make a lasting impact on local communities.
What we offer
- Flexible remote working
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Mileage allowance for business travel
- Auto-enrolment pension
- The opportunity to create and shape a new function
- A supportive team and Trustee Board committed to future growth
Your key responsibilities as Fundraising Manager at NILS:
Working closely with the Charity Manager, Finance Officer and Board of Trustees, you will develop and deliver a fundraising strategy that increases income and supports the charity's long-term growth.
- Develop and deliver a multi-stream fundraising strategy.
- Secure income through grants, trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships and community fundraising.
- Research, write and manage funding applications and reporting.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, businesses, donors and community partners.
- Develop campaigns, events and supporter engagement activities.
- Support social media and digital communications that promote initiatives, engage supporters and raise awareness of the charity's work.
- Monitor performance and maintain accurate records using HubSpot.
- Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees.
What we re looking for in a Fundraising Manager:
- A proven track record of securing grants, donations and partnerships within the UK charity sector.
- Experience across multiple fundraising income streams.
- Excellent bid-writing, communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work independently and develop new opportunities.
- Strong organisational, project management and financial awareness.
- A good understanding of charity regulations and GDPR.
- Residence within Shropshire, Herefordshire or Worcestershire, with willingness to travel across the region as required.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced fundraiser looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local communities, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this role as Fundraising Manager, please click " Apply Online " and upload an updated copy of your CV.
Please note that NILS has appointed Working Solutions as its exclusive recruitment partner for this vacancy. All applications, enquiries and communications relating to the role must be directed through Working Solutions. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, candidates should not contact NILS directly regarding this opportunity. Any direct approaches to NILS may not be considered as part of the application process.
