Business Development Manager (Fundraising)
Posted 6 hours 52 minutes ago by CHARITY PEOPLE
Are you looking for an opportunity to shape the future of fundraising for hospice care?
Charity People are thrilled to be recruiting for a charity who are searching for an innovative and driven Business Development Manager to help grow and develop new ways of generating the vital income that supports their life-changing work.
Title: Business Development Manager (Fundraising)
Reporting to: Associate Director - Supporter Engagement
Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Keech Hospice Care, Luton (with two days per week in the office)
Salary: £49,628 per annum
Benefits: Pension options, holiday flexibility, referral bonuses, free parking, subsidised meals, and health benefits like a cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance, and Blue Light employee discounts.
About the charity:
This incredible hospice provides specialist palliative care to over 2,000 adults and children annually across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. To sustain these vital services, they raise over £8 million each year through voluntary donations, retail, and commercial income, supported by a dedicated fundraising team of 20 working across diverse income streams.
Your Role:
This newly created role is part of a significant investment in the charity's Fundraising Team and a broader transformational programme focused on brand and CRM. As the Business Development Manager, you'll:
Work alongside the Associate Director - Supporter Engagement in order to ensure their agenda is supported and delivered effectively and they are able to focus appropriately at a strategic level. Support the finalisation and implementation of Keech's new 3-year fundraising strategy. Drive operational and business planning to turn ambitious strategies into actionable plans. Bring teams together, keeping projects on track and ensuring the effectiveness of fundraising activities. Analyse data, monitor ROI, and provide clear, actionable insights to ensure continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams across the organisation to advance innovation, identify new income streams, and develop compelling business cases. Support the Associate Director in analysing trends and changes from the macroeconomic environment, governance, and external factors, adapting the business plan based on market insights.
About You:
To excel in this role, you will have a genuine passion for the cause, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to build meaningful relationships that drive impactful results. This includes:
Strategic Vision: Proven experience in developing impactful income-generating initiatives and delivering successful business plans.
Relationship Builder: Exceptional networking skills to engage and build partnerships across diverse sectors.
Team Leader: A track record of upskilling colleagues and building high-performing teams.
Operational Expertise: Strong skills in resource management, budgeting, and project planning.
Persuasive Communicator: The ability to craft compelling proposals that secure new opportunities.
Partnership Developer: Success in establishing and growing meaningful relationships in the charity or commercial sector. The charity welcomes individuals with transferable skills, whether from a commercial or private sector background, who can bring fresh perspectives and energy to the role.
Why this role:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of hospice fundraising, where you'll have the chance to drive innovation and growth within a collaborative and supportive environment. You'll be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of patients and their families, helping to ensure Keech Hospice Care continues to thrive and meet the growing needs of the community. If this role chimes with you please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy: for further details of the application process.
Due to the sensitive nature of the role, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, which means the role can close at any stage, so please do reach out if this impacts you in any way.
The provisional closing date for this role will be the 7 th of February.
First stage interview: TBC
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