Fundraising Manager

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be supporting a fantastic international development charity to help recruit a Fundraising Manager.

This role will manage its own portfolio of low to mid-level trusts and foundations and individual donor relationships and will play a key role in supporting the Director and wider team on the engagement and stewardship of our high-level partnerships. The role will also take a lead organisationally on prospect research and the delivery of a high-quality supporter experience.

Key Details

• Salary: £33,808 – 37,028 per annum
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Islington
• Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office
• Closing date: Reviewing applications on a rolling basis
• Application requirements: CV and cover letter

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of low to mid-level Trusts and Foundations and individual donor relationships.
• Lead and oversee the fundraising strategy and ensure its implementation.
• Draft grant applications and project proposals (grant writing) for private philanthropy.
• Undertake detailed prospect research and identify the most appropriate funding and fundraising opportunities, with a focus on trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy.
• Lead on organisation of fundraising-focused events and support donor engagement at policy and advocacy-focused events.
• Manage and oversee the charity’s fundraising campaign strategies, including the biannual online match-funding campaigns.

Person Specification

• Extensive experience of working in a fundraising capacity within an NGO.
• Proven track record in Trusts and Foundations fundraising, as well as
• demonstrated experience with individual giving.
• Proven track record of developing impactful and engaging proposals and communications to generate income and build relationships.
• Proven prospect research skills and experience.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to proof-read.
• Excellent written communication in English.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of fundraising within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please apply today or contact Moses Thomas-Johnson at Merrifield Consultants if you have any questions, moses.johnson@merrifieldconsultants.co.uk.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.