Join Us as Development Manager (Philanthropy & Fundraising) Make a Real Difference!
Are you a visionary fundraiser ready to shape the future of a local charity? The Carers Centre is looking for a Development Manager to lead our philanthropy and fundraising efforts, helping unpaid carers across Bath & North-East Somerset thrive.
In this exciting role, you ll:
* Identify and grow new income streams while strengthening existing supporter relationships.
* Lead a dynamic fundraising team, driving donor retention and engagement.
* Craft compelling campaigns that inspire and make a real impact.
About you:
You are a collaborative leader, and a skilled communicator. With proven experience in philanthropy and income generation, you know how to turn opportunities into results. You thrive on building meaningful relationships and creating strategies that ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Why join us:
At The Carers Centre, flexibility and work-life balance matter we know life doesn t stop when you re making a difference. We re a passionate, team-oriented organisation where collaboration comes first and there s truly no I in our team. Together, we provide vital support to unpaid carers, helping them maintain wellbeing, stay connected, and feel valued in their communities.
If you re ready to lead fundraising that truly transforms lives, in a supportive and flexible environment, we want to hear from you!
Key duties and responsibilities
Main responsibilities
In line with our income generation strategy:
Lead on the strategic planning and implementation of income generation activities to help build sustainability of The Carers Centre and its services for 19,600 unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.
Develop and implement a stewardship programme for donors and funders building support and securing new income for The Carers Centre.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to help deliver The Carers Centre vision for carers.
Income generation
Design and deliver a diverse income generation plan to support philanthropy and fundraising in line with The Carers Centre Strategic Plan.
Co-produce annual philanthropy and fundraising targets and take the lead responsibility to instigate and co-ordinate the activity that will achieve them.
Build long-lasting relationships with key local philanthropists, donors, and funders.
Work proactively with colleagues to research, identify and scope a portfolio of compelling projects and proposals that will appeal to donors and funders.
Work closely with communication colleagues to develop appropriate communications campaigns and activities for different supporter groups.
Contribute towards the charity s communications and marketing strategy ensuring fundraising is embedded.
Develop, maintain, and implement relevant policies and procedures in line with our growth plans.
Line management
Provide effective line management and support to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
Ensure line reports consider their own health and wellbeing.
General
Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies.
Ensure you and your reports:
Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies in your work
Deliver against the agreed workplan.
Adhere to the Carers Charter.
Work within The Carers Centre s policy framework.
Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.
Take responsibility for ensuring communications are in line with GDPR and The Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers Centre services and to become actively involved in shaping future delivery.
Work with the Carbon Champion, the Senior Leadership Team and small working group of colleagues to look for ways to reduce carbon footprint across the organisation, make cost savings on energy usage and achieve targets throughout the Carbon Footprint project
Support the Carbon Champion by implementing environmentally friendly practices to help reduce our carbon footprint.