Community Fundraising Manager

Community Fundraising Manager
c. £36,000 £38,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid- London Office

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with Ruth Strauss Foundation dedicated to providing emotional support for families as they prepare for or cope with the death of a parent. We are recruiting for a Community Fundraising Manager to play a key role in engaging diverse communities and building fundraising partnerships for the Foundation.

In this pivotal role, the Community Fundraising Manager will focus on growing existing initiatives and introducing new fundraising products to achieve greater impact. The role also involves managing a portfolio of events and activities, including third-party events such as the London Marathon and community-led initiatives, while collaborating with key stakeholders to strengthen the Foundation s fundraising efforts.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing strong relationships and creating innovative fundraising activities that support the Foundation s vital mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement the Foundation s community fundraising strategy, ensuring activities and campaigns align with the mission and values of the Foundation.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate a range of community fundraising events and initiatives, and third-party events, to achieve set objectives, budgets, and KPIs.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, sports clubs, universities, and other community groups to increase engagement and fundraising opportunities.
• Oversee fundraising systems, processes, and platforms to deliver efficient, donor-friendly experiences while adhering to policies, GDPR, and fundraising codes of conduct.
• Design and implement a robust supporter journey to ensure community fundraisers have an excellent experience and foster lifelong relationships with the Foundation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Schools Programme team, MarComms, and Digital teams, to align on campaign objectives, collateral production, and event logistics.
• Regularly review performance data, leverage sector trends, and recommend new opportunities to grow community fundraising, with a focus on diversifying and scaling flagship initiatives.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver successful community fundraising events and activities, including budget and project management.
• Strong team player with the ability to lead projects, ensuring clear and consistent communication with the team and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain strong relationships with supporters, partners, ambassadors, and suppliers.
• Flexibility to embrace new projects, processes, and priorities while remaining calm under pressure and effectively managing risks.
• Competent in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.