We are seeking a part-time Development Manager at the Gate to work closely with the CEO & Executive Director to build and deliver against our fundraising strategy and develop new ideas to diversify our income streams.
Job Description
We are seeking a part-time Development Manager at the Gate to work closely with the CEO & Executive Director to build and deliver against our fundraising strategy and develop new ideas to diversify our income streams. The Gate needs to raise at least £250,000 every year and this continues to be reliant on Trusts & Foundations. We are looking for someone who can write successful bids to secure grant income whilst also developing and energising our corporate and individual giving offers with support from our Communications Manager.
If you care about telling stories from beyond our borders and have experience of securing gifts of at least £20,000, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary: £33,000 / year pro rata
Hours: 2 days/week (0.4FTE)
Annual Leave: 22 days/year pro rata
The role will include a combination of remote and in-person at the Gate office in North London
Evening and weekend work will sometimes be required.
The Gate operates a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system
Job Requirements
Essential Skills, Qualities & Experience
An understanding and appreciation of the Gate's work
Knowledge of fundraising trends and good practice across arts and charity
Demonstrable experience of securing gifts of £20,000 and above including Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants
Experience of writing successful funding applications to trusts and foundations
Experience designing and delivering crowdfunding campaigns
Confident in relationship management
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise to strict deadlines
Experience of using fundraising databases, ideally Spektrix
Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with an ability to adapt communications to suit different audiences and platforms
Awareness and understanding of data privacy (GDPR)
A proactive attitude to promoting diversity and inclusion across the sector
Job Responsibilities
Work with the CEO & Executive Director to research, propose and develop approaches to Trusts & Foundations to support Gate mission and projects.
Oversee the Gate's individual giving stream and crowdfunding campaigns, working closely with the Senior Producer and Communications Manager to increase engagement, income and improve use of systems for stewardship, including creation of supporters newsletter and related social media assets.
Develop ideas for corporate, education and arts partnerships to secure further income or reduce costs through shared resources.
Manage fundraising events, attend meetings with prospects and donors, and support wider Gate programme through participation in artist surgeries, coffee mornings and industry events.
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Location: London
How to Apply
To apply please email a covering letter (no longer than 1 side of A4 if written or no more than 3 minutes as audio/video) along with your CV/Portfolio explaining why you would be suited to the role to [email protected] and complete the Equal Opps monitoring form here .
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Application deadline: 23:59 Sunday 22nd February
About Gate Theatre
the Gate exists to make international theatre that is representative of our diverse local communities from the people we collaborate with, to the stories we tell our work investigates what it means to be alive now.
The Gate is a nurturing space for artists to imagine, play, think, and create theatre that surprises, challenges and inspires. Our productions push the boundaries of what theatre is and what else it could be.
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