Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager Milton Keynes (with hybrid working – at least one day per week in the office) The Organisation Our client is the only UK charity providing support and information to people living with degenerative brain diseases. These rapidly progressing neurological conditions are caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain, and like many other chronic conditions, there is currently no cure. However, many of the symptoms can be managed, and our client’s mission is to provide everyone affected with information and support to enable them to lead the best possible life they can. Our client is now looking for a Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work 35 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends. The Benefits - Salary of £36,771 per annum - 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays - Pension scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Hybrid working with one day per week in the office and four days from home (flexible to meet requirements) This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a fundraising professional or account manager with exemplary relationship-building skills to join our client’s life-changing organisation. You will play a leading role in their mission to improve lives and raise awareness through your fundraising work, helping our client to empower those living with degenerative brain diseases What’s more, you’ll discover hybrid working options and employee wellbeing initiatives, providing you with all the support you need to nurture your work/life balance. The Role As the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will grow and develop income from corporate and community sources. Within this public-facing role, you will work within an ambitious and supportive team of six to develop strategies to increase our client’s income from both corporate and community supporters. You will drive new donor engagement, strategically building a pipeline of new opportunities and prospects whilst maximising supporter retention and income by maintaining high levels of stewardship for our client’s current portfolio of supporters. Providing high-quality customer care to new and existing supporters and fundraisers, you will build fantastic relationships, laying a foundation for a sustainable and deeper income generation strategy. Additionally, you will: - Develop a regional network of fundraising support - Increase engagement through fundraising activities - Ensure fundraisers feel guided and supported in their fundraising endeavours - Work closely with Fundraising Team colleagues in particular the Fundraising Co-ordinator About You To be considered as a Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will need: - Experience of success in raising funds for charity, or in an account management role - Experience working effectively in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders - Up-to-date knowledge of charity law and how it affects fundraising events and data protection - A good understanding of the charity sector, overall trends and the organisation’s place in the market - An understanding of financial information and the ability to generate reports - Strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft 365 and customer relationship management software (CRM) - A high level of written and verbal communication with experience in making presentations and pitches The closing date for this role is the 28th May 2024. Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Manager, Account Manager, Charity Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, Individual Giving Lead, or Community and Engagement Fundraising Manager. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to step into an engaging role and make a positive impact as a Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.