Development Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK OR Remote, UK, with regular travel to Cambridge
Salary: £44,000-£48,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Fixed-term contract (12 months). Full-time, part-time or flexible.
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team to support our ambitious, global mission to democratise computing and AI education for all young people. You’ll build and manage a global portfolio of strategic, high-value funding partners that share and advance our mission. Through effective relationship building and account management, you’ll engage donors with the aim of growing their long‑term support for our work.
The ideal candidate will have experience of successful corporate/institutional partnership development and/or stewardship at a national or international scale. You may also have experience working with trusts and foundations or securing sponsorship for events.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.
Responsibilities
* Proactively develop a pipeline of funding opportunities, establishing relationships that will lead to new partnerships or donations
* Manage a portfolio of existing partners, developing and implementing engagement strategies to strengthen these relationships
* Match funders’ objectives with the Foundation's programmes and goals
* Prepare funding applications, proposals, presentations, and pitches, working collaboratively across the Foundation to support the development of these documents
* Evaluate and report on partner activities to ensure goals are achieved and the impact of their support is shared
* Develop and implement engaging and bespoke stewardship plans
* Accurately capture information using our CRM (Salesforce) pipeline process
* Support colleagues as they develop new donor relationships to secure grants and donations
* Develop and maintain updated knowledge of the Foundation’s programmes and associated funding opportunities
Experience and personal attributes
You should have:
* Experience in securing and developing long‑term corporate partnerships and/or high value income (£50K+)
* Competence in using a CRM or equivalent system
* Effectiveness in working with multiple stakeholders across organisations to achieve solutions and deliver results
* Evidence of highly adaptable interactions with a wide range of people, with experience in advocacy, networking, and negotiation
* Practical knowledge of preparing and presenting a compelling case for support in various forms, including in person and through written communication
* Experience of monitoring, reporting, and forecasting against plans and budgets
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent relationship building skills
* A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Ideally, you’ll also have:
* Experience in prioritising a pipeline of multiple opportunities
* A high level of IT literacy, particularly knowledge of using the Microsoft Office suite or Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Forms)
* Experience in fundraising in markets outside of the UK
Benefits
* Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years' service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company‑wide closure at the end of each year.
* Pension. We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.
* Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.
* Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
* Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
* Life assurance and income protection. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
* Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.
* Travel to work. Through our Cycle‑to‑Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
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