Fundraising Manager

Location: You can be based near one of the following office locations - Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, or Newcastle.

We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.

Your office is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected.

Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours and/or flexitime.

Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given.

Ideal start date: ASAP, as agreed with candidate

Purpose of the Role: As a key leader within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will be responsible for driving sustainable income growth through high-impact, strategic and philanthropic partnerships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Income Development, you will lead the stewardship and growth of existing strategic partnerships, including managing a select portfolio of funders. You will also take a proactive approach to identifying, cultivating and securing new funding opportunities to align with income targets and the charity s strategy.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, you will craft compelling cases for support placing young people s voices and experiences at the heart of every proposal. In addition, you ll help to build and nurture our supporter community through initiatives such as payroll giving, individual giving and corporate community fundraising.

We re looking for a dynamic, determined and strategic thinker, who is passionate about building partnerships that make a big difference. You ll bring energy, creativity, and a big-picture mindset to forge meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Strategic fundraising leadership
• Stewardship of strategic partnerships
• Financial management: planning, tracking and reporting
• Building our supporter community
• Systems and processes
• Team development and collaboration
• Line Management (Matrix structure)

Please review the attached pdf for the full job description.

Person Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)

Fundraising experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role in a charity or similar non-profit organisation
• Demonstrable experience of stewarding high value partnerships with trusts and foundations and/or corporates
• Demonstrable experience of writing funding proposals/bids/grant applications and pitching for funding opportunities

Fundraising knowledge

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques such as prospecting, cultivating, securing and managing partnerships
• Understanding of good practice in fundraising, including data protection and donor stewardship
• Understanding of budget creation and income reporting

IT skills

• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Excel functions
• Experience of using or understanding of using CRM software to effectively support fundraising e.g. Salesforce

Please review the attached pdf for the full person specification.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59pm, Monday 25th August:

1. A cover letter (500 words maximum) outlining why you would like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation and why you are a strong candidate for the role, including specific examples from your experience and skills.
2. A short statement answering the following question: Tell us about a time you managed a project or developed a product or programme. How did you plan and deliver it, work with others and ensure a positive experience for users or customers? What challenges did you face, and what was the outcome? (500 words maximum)

Please note that generic applications and CV s will not be considered.