Fund Development Manager

Closed: 17 August 2018
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  • Salary £30,000 - £35,000
  • Location Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Sectors Social Welfare
  • Job Reference : FDNCF18

Fund Development Manager – Circa £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) 

+ 5% contributory pension (On completion of a successful 6 months probationary period)

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Location: Northampton

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays + 3 days additional at Christmas

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 17th August 2018 5pm 

The Fund Development Manager will support the Chief Executive in fund generation and development activities, building strategically on the legacy of the past 17 years, assuring the future of Northamptonshire Community Foundation (NCF) as a key contributor to philanthropic and charitable activities in Northamptonshire. Specifically, to raise the profile of NCF with targeted audiences, in order to increase our network of donors and clients. You will build positive working relationships with a range of clients and secure new donations to endowed and revenue funds. You will work with our CEO to identify new clients and maintain and develop positive relationships with existing donors. As a member of our small but extremely dynamic team, you will work directly on projects, managing donor’s funds and assisting them first hand in the distribution of those funds to a wide range of beneficiaries. 

You will need confidence, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and an ability to lead projects and play as part of a team. You will be at ease making approaches and handling relationships yourself, as well as creating opportunities for the CEO and Trustees. Essential to this role is a proven background in fundraising or business development, the ability to pitch for six figure sums, present publicly to audiences and to build high level relationships with a range of stakeholders. 

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.