Fundraising Manager

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community charity organization in Sheffield seeks a Fundraising Manager to create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy. The role involves managing donor relationships, overseeing grant applications, and leading fundraising events to support the organization. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in fundraising strategy development. A keen interest in animal welfare, particularly for cats, is also desirable. This position is part-time and offers a chance to make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record developing and delivering a fundraising strategy.
• A strategic and results‑driven mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a fundraising strategy for the Shelter.
• Manage the Corporate fundraiser and maintain donor relationships.
• Identify fundable opportunities and oversee grant applications.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Relationship management

Communication skills

CRM software use

Donor engagement

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Fundraising Manager - Job Description

Create, own and lead a fundraising strategy to sustainably increase income to the Sheffield Cats Shelter.

Manage the Corporate fundraiser (1 day per week), maintain and grow relationships with individual donors, trusts, corporate donors, community groups and other funders.

Identify fundable opportunities within the Shelter’s strategy, develop cases for support and oversee grant applications to charitable trusts and other funders.

Manage and mentor the Fundraising and Communications Coordinator, including planning and delivering appeals and events, managing the website and social media calendar, and growing the number of people supporting the Shelter through community fundraising.

Build sustainable income through regular giving income streams, and ensure plans are in place to retain and develop donors giving in this way.

Support the Legacy Trustee with marketing of legacy and launch “in memory” giving programmes.

Work closely with the Retail Manager and Shelter Manager to integrate fundraising into business as usual – at the Shelter and our charity shops.

Identify opportunities to generate support for The Sheffield Cats Shelter across Sheffield, including attending local events, conferences and networking events, working proactively with the media and acting as an ambassador for the charity.

Assist with the implementation of, and then manage, a new CRM database to record the fundraising activity of donors and potential donors.

Prioritise the donor experience, ensuring that gifts are acknowledged and developing ‘donor journeys’ for supporters at all levels.

Develop and maintain an efficient working team of staff and volunteers, setting clear goals and monitoring and managing performance as needed.

Develop and lead a fundraising volunteer strategy, including development of a community volunteer team.

Ensure that all public-facing communications and materials are in line with the Shelter's brand and tone of voice guidelines.

Actively manage the fundraising budgets, monitoring cost efficiencies and ROI.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with The Sheffield Cats Shelter and statutory standards and rules.

Submit regular reports and attend Management Team meetings with appropriate commentary, information and recommendations.

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as required.

Qualifications

• A proven track record developing and delivering a fundraising strategy
• A strategic and results‑driven mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of identifying and engaging with potential donors, funders and local businesses
• Experience using CRM software to progress purposeful relationships
• A keen interest in the welfare of cats and kittens

Desirable Experience

• Experience of implementing CRM software
• Experience of managing staff or volunteers to achieve fundraising targets
• Strong links with and a good understanding of fundraising in the Sheffield area

Job Details

Location: Sheffield

Type of Contract: Part