Fundraising Manager

With a landmark venue, and over 100 years of championing independent voices promoting equality, social justice, and a better life for all – we call that ETHICS – Conway Hall offers the perfect platform for those driven by the same passion for change. We curate, support and facilitate people and ideas that Make Ethics Matter in the world.

As part of our vibrant charitable programme, we host talks, concerts, exhibitions, courses, performances, community events and partnerships with like-minded organisations, in person and, increasingly, online.

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Salary: £35,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some evening and weekend work will be required)

Location: Hybrid working – mixed between office and home

Holidays: 24 days per annum, plus one week over the Christmas holiday period

Probation period: Three months

Pension: An optional stakeholder pension scheme is available. Employee contribution of 3% is matched by 5% from the employer.

We encourage applicants from different backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us, to influence and develop our working practice.

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Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Communications, in this key, hands-on role the Fundraising Manager will deliver and influence the Fundraising strategy, to meet financial targets and increase the profile of the organisation and its activity. 

This will be achieved through management of fundraising resources and opportunities, including corporate donors/partners at all levels, applications to funding bodies, delivering fundraising events, creation and effective use of a donor CRM, working with stakeholders and promotion of the work and social impact of the charity.

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Working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Communications – and in collaboration with the Marketing and Programmes teams, CEO, (Trustee) Development Board and other colleagues - the Fundraising Manager will:

·Proactively seek out funding opportunities in all sectors, cultivate prospective donors and achieve donation targets.

·Prepare and submit funding applications to meet or exceed targets.

·Research high level corporate prospects for partnerships with Conway Hall.

·Drive fundraising income generation by ensuring that relevant sections of Conway Hall’s website are up-to-date, engaging and provide ease of giving.

·Devise and deliver campaigns, communications and research related to Conway Hall’s membership offer, fundraising aims/events and activities.

·Maximise initiatives to increase income received from members, donors and stakeholders, such as Gift Aid.

·Implement loyalty ladder progression, including communications with members, donors, patrons and stakeholders to grow and maintain strong relationships.

·Maintain GDPR compliant donor information and ensure that all donation points of sale are managed effectively and are compliant.

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The full job description and details of how to apply are on our website.