Fundraising Manager

Are you passionate about animals? Freshfields Animal Rescue is seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to shape the future of their income generation team.

Freshfields Animal Rescue is a community focussed, non-profit making charitable organisation caring for abandoned, abused and unwanted domestic and small farm animals along with sick and injured wildlife.

We serve our local communities via the rescue and rehoming services we provide and we act to support community, local wildlife and the environment through our urban conservation initiatives. We provide temporary refuge and sanctuary for an endless cycle of animals in need of help with each animal receiving the food, medication, socialisation and emotional healing required before re-homing or release.

We passionately believe that the well-being and future success of every species of animal and bird is a shared responsibility. Through our outreach and education initiatives, our aim is not just to inspire high standards of welfare and respect for all animals but to empower each individual (young or old) to work towards achieving this goal.

As the Fundraising Manager, supported by the board and the Grants & PR coordinator, you will recruit, motivate and lead, a small team of volunteers to maximise income generation for the charity. You will be an experienced fundraiser and inspirational manager with the natural ability to inspire others to achieve the best possible fundraising outcome for the charity. You will devise and implement a robust strategy for Freshfields which draws upon your own experience and abilities.

Summary

1. To advise, implement and continue to develop Freshfields Charity Fundraising Strategy to maximise charitable funds across Merseyside and Wales.

2. To oversee the current, small Freshfields Fundraising team, implementing a robust reporting system.

3. To develop relationships with and secure financial support from key high value prospects, including corporate partners.

4. To establish, build and maintain strong relationships with networks and partnerships in order to maximise fundraising activity.

5. To develop a robust legacy strategy.

6. To oversee and support all charitable fundraising activities including reporting developments and progress to the Board of Trustees.

7. To support the preparation of formal grant applications as and when appropriate and to manage any specific conditions attached to any grant or donation.

8. Lead the creation, development and implementation of fundraising initiatives, research, campaigns and events to support the Fundraising Strategy.

9. To support the Grants & PR coordinator in researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match Freshfields aims and activities.

10. To work with the Board of Trustees to agree fundraising targets and KPI’s across the team

11. To work collaboratively across Freshfields to produce a compelling fundraising case for support.

12. To prepare fundraising documents, support grant applications and write, edit and

prepare other support materials.

13. To represent the Trust externally to donors, potential donors and key contacts at meetings.

14. To lead fundraising campaigns targeted at the public to raise revenue into specific funds as well as general charitable funds.

15. To produce reports for the Board of Trustees as and when required.

16. To recruit, develop and oversee fundraising volunteers.

17. To build relationships and liaise with funders, maintaining long-term fundraising relationships.

18. To be responsible for researching, identifying and developing a network of contacts and key supporters within the region who will support fundraising events/activities.

19. To build and maintain relationships with members of staff at all levels throughout the Charity.

20. To manage the fundraising potential of an individual and organisational donor database, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and information governance requirements.

21. To ensure that all standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by Freshfields.

22. To participate in appropriate training and development activities.

24. To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

Income Management

1. To liaise closely with the Finance Manager to ensure up to date and accurate reporting of the charity's income.
2. To keep track of all funding income for projects and maintain relevant accurate records for all income using Freshfields database.
3. To check and record all money received.
4. To ensure all funders are thanked appropriately.

Applicants should have:

· A minimum of four years’ experience in charity fundraising  -Essential

· Relevant academic or professional qualification - Desirable (e.g. Certificate in Fundraising)

· Proven ability to work well with Operational Teams, Senior Managers, Board Members and external Decision Makers - Essential

· Proven ability to draft effective funding proposals - Essential

· Proven ability to identify new funders - Essential

· Ability to rapidly assimilate and retain up-to-date knowledge of Freshfields - Essential

· Understanding and ability to apply a systematic approach to donor management and development - Essential

· Experience of organising fundraising events - Desirable

· Excellent presentation skills - Essential

· Excellent verbal, written and IT skills

· The post holder should be willing to travel extensively throughout The North West and occasionally Wales – Essential

· The post holder will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle  - Essential

· The post holder will be a required to work flexibly and may include some evening and weekend work - Essential

• The post holder should be equally comfortable working within a busy team, and on own initiative – Essential

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post. At various times the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties in support of other Freshfields activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.

Please supply full CV including with cover letter equivalent.