Fundraising Manager

Closed: 09 September 2018
Communications PR Fundraising Community Trusts

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  • Salary
  • Location Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands (On-site)
  • Job Type Temporary
  • Sectors Animal
  • Job Reference : Fundraising Manager 2018

Leicester Animal Aid (LAA) is an animal rescue and re-homing centre for domestic dogs and cats in Leicestershire.  Established in 1956 we occupy a 4.5 acre site in Huncote and re-home approximately 500 animals each year.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser, working from 12th November 2018 until December 2019, with an interest in animal welfare who can maintain a successful and sustainable income strategy.  The ideal candidate will be an innovative fundraiser with a knowledge of the products deployed by charities in securing individual and corporate support including community fundraising and personal giving with an excellent understanding of donor and supporter marketing.  The Fundraising Manager is supported by our part-time Fundraising Assistant.

Key responsibilities to include:

Managing specific projects, initiatives and third party events

Trust and grant applications

Website management and social media platforms

Sponsorship and membership schemes

PR, marketing and media and community relations

Event management

Merchandising

Donor campaigns and stewardship

Legacy fundraising

Newsletter editor

Represent LAA publicly including business and community groups, networking opportunities, talks and tours and cheque presentations. 

Person specification to include:

A track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income

Adaptable, creative and innovative

Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language

Proficient multitasker

Self motivated

Team player

Project management skills

Experience of organising, planning, budgeting and managing multiple fundraising projects

Experience of working with, recruiting and managing volunteers

Good business acumen

Ability to work to deadlines

Ability to achieve targets

Computer literate

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