Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and strategic Fundraising Manager to lead the implementation of our fundraising strategy to increase our income generated through fundraising initiatives and bring supporters closer to our mission. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser and communicator who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and help the charity grow sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement a fundraising strategy across all income streams with an initial focus on individual giving, while creating and managing the CATH donor database.
* Assess and develop the current corporate giving opportunities, developing relationships with local businesses and industry partners.
* Identify suitable funding opportunities through trusts and foundations, cultivating relationships with the funders where possible and submitting detailed, high‑quality applications.
* Identify and cultivate additional new funding opportunities to diversify and grow income.
* Prepare compelling funding proposals and high‑quality reports demonstrating impact.
* Implement a robust stewardship journey for all donor streams, stewarding supporters with warmth, authenticity, and care to ensure long‑term engagement.
* Deliver a variety of charity campaigns such as Giving Tuesday, Christmas appeals, and challenge events.
* Ensure fundraising compliance with guidelines laid down by the Office of Scottish Charities Regulator (OSCR).
* Lead the charity’s communications strategy in relation to fundraising aims, raising awareness and building trust.
* Create meaningful content celebrating beneficiaries, volunteers, and supporters.
* Manage storytelling across social media, website, newsletters, and print materials.
* Uphold and strengthen the charity’s brand identity and tone of voice.
* Produce impact reports, case studies, and campaign materials for fundraising use.
* Build relationships with local and national media to advocate for our cause.
Collaboration & Leadership
* Work closely with the Business & Finance Manager/Leadership Team to align fundraising and communications with the CATH strategy.
* Support frontline staff to gather stories ethically and sensitively.
* Provide insight, data, and analysis to help the charity understand its supporters and opportunities for increasing donations.
* Champion a culture of fundraising and communications throughout the charity.
About You
* Experienced in leading and implementing a charity fundraising strategy.
* A strong storyteller who can turn complex issues into compelling narratives.
* Confident of collaborating with the service co‑ordinators to identify high‑impact stories and fundraising opportunities.
* Skilled in writing high‑quality funding bids and donor communications.
* Comfortable using digital tools and social platforms to engage supporters.
* Confident in managing relationships with donors, partners, and community groups.
* Passionate about the voluntary sector and committed to ethical fundraising.
* Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling varied priorities.
* Experience working directly with beneficiaries (or alongside frontline teams) is a bonus but not essential.
What We Offer
* A supportive charity team driven by care, compassion, and collaboration.
* Opportunities for training, development, and sector‑specific learning.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* The chance to play a key role in increasing our impact for those who need us most.
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