Community Fundraising Manager - The Guardian : Job Details

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Fundraising Manager in order to play a pivotal role in sustaining and growing the charity income through innovative community fundraising initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a tangible impact in supporting in charity mission.

As a Community Fundraising Manager you will:

• Develop and implement community fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Director of Income Generation.
• Identify and maximise new fundraising opportunities through events, campaigns, and local initiatives.
• Manage and inspire a team of fundraisers and support officers, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, businesses, and supporters.
• Oversee and support the planning and delivery of fundraising events to ensure success.
• Engage and motivate fundraising volunteers to support the charity activities.
• Work closely with the Communications team to promote fundraising campaigns and share compelling success stories.
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, ensuring all activities align with best practices and compliance standards.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in community fundraising, sales, or a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
• Financial literacy, with experience in budget planning and financial reporting.
• Creative and strategic thinking, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of fundraising legislation and best practices.
• Experience working in the charitable sector.
• Fundraising or management qualification.
• Experience in using fundraising databases.

 Salary: £38,000- £43,000 per annum

 Contract type:  Full-time, permanent

 Location- Wellington (Somerset) or Wimborne (Dorset), hybrid working, 2 days in the office

 Closing date: Monday 24th February at 9am

Interview: 1st stage Interview: 27th/28th February

                 2nd Stage Interview 5th/6th March

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.