Dogs 4 Rescue is looking for a Fundraising Manager to drive our growth and build deep relationships with our supporters. This is a hands-on role which includes lots of interactions with packs of dogs.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver fundraising, communications and engagement strategy aligned to D4R’s long-term vision.
* Create and oversee compelling storytelling across campaigns, digital channels, press and events.
* Identify the impactful stories by being in amongst our dogs, film and produce suitable content with them.
* Partner closely with the team and leadership to create a seamless supporter journey that drives income and deepens engagement.
* Build internal communications that reinforce clarity, culture and shared purpose.
* Identify grant opportunities and develop and maintain corporate relationships
* Lead the marketing team and ensure materials for all marketing needs are produced on time to support the marketing plan
* Create, maintain and deliver a marketing plan each year, to cover the social media, campaigns, lottery, “shop” across all channels and major events
* Sustain and grow significant donation income through non-lottery routes through specific campaigns as well as maintaining the shop and subscription income by ensuring sustained engagement
* Strengthen national and local media presence, securing high-impact coverage.
* Provide strategic oversight of government and policy engagement, identifying opportunities for influence.
* Ensure strong and consistent communications across all platforms.
* Oversee agency relationships and the marketing of the lottery to sustain targeted rate of growth.
* Ensure that all marketing materials maintain the narrative and style that suits our goals, brand and message.
* Report on marketing efficiency and effectiveness.
Background and experience
* Experience of being with large packs of dogs and able to safely manage situations with difficult and scared dogs whilst capturing natural photos and video content
* Detailed knowledge of dog rescue and a dedication to kennel-free rescue
* Demonstrable ability to craft and tell the stories that create emotional engagement
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to represent D4R credibly at the highest levels
* Experience operating successfully at a strategic leadership level within organisations
* A proven, creative and commercial approach to income generation, underpinned by strong market insight
* Strong financial acumen, with confidence in budget management, forecasting and ROI analysis
* Experience creating and managing a fundraising portfolio
* Ability to inspire, lead and develop high performing teams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgement around risk and reputation
* Detailed knowledge and experience of lottery operation and marketing
* Experience across all major social media platforms
* Proven ability to use and manage CRM
* Knowledge of legacy management, Gift Aid and Corporate Giving
* Editing – experienced in premier pro, adobe express and photoshop
* Strong skills in standard Microsoft computer packages
* Full, clean driving license
* Willingness to work across all sites, regular weekend working