Fundraising Manager

We are entering an exciting period, with a relatively new CEO in place, and to enable us to make the step change we need, we are seeking a new Fundraising Manager to be part of our team. This role will report to the CEO and work closely with the Senior Management Team and others to support us to develop and deliver our ambitious 'people and nature' programmes by identifying and securing the necessary funds to achieve our vision.

We are a small organisation with a culture of 'can do' and everyone mucking in. We currently do not have a fundraising team but anticipate the Fundraising Manager will build such a team on the back of increased income generation.

• The fundraising manager will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with potential donors, and manage fundraising campaigns.
• The fundraising manager will have overall responsibility to grow and deliver our fundraised income, focusing primarily on developing and submitting applications for grants from trusts and foundations, as well as supporting funder relationships.
• The role will focus initially on bid writing and grant applications to Charitable Trusts and Foundations, supporting individual giving initiatives and developing our Friends and Patrons Schemes.
• By coordinating events, writing proposals, and recruiting and leading volunteers, the fundraiser will hone speaking, writing, and leadership abilities while moving the Commonwork Trust closer to its financial goals.
• e ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, and organised with a strong track record of successful fundraising. We're looking for someone who believes in the mission of the Commonwork Trust and has exceptional drive for furthering our fundraising efforts as well as strategising and delivering on new ones.