Development Manager

Development Manager

Kangaroos is entering an exciting period of development and is expanding its team. 

We are a Mid Sussex Charity that supports over 400 families, providing clubs and activities for people with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs. We pride ourselves on being the ‘go-to’ charity in Mid Sussex, and celebrated our 30 year anniversary in 2024. 

We believe that people living with a disability or a long-term illness should have the same choices, quality of life opportunities and aspirations as others.

We have ambitious plans to provide services to all the families that would like to access us. Over the next 2 years we want to expand our service by 30%, so that we can offer the families that we work with more activities and work with all families that would like to access our service. We currently have a waiting list of 88 families wanting to use our services.

In April this year, we are introducing a new programme structure to streamline our offering. We also are developing plans to move into a purpose built operating hub, which will support our strategic aims.

Main Purpose of the Job: 

We are looking for someone with drive and determination to increase our income to support our strategic development and growth plans.  This is a broad fundraising position that will work with a range of supporters and partners from different sectors to develop, raise and increase income for Kangaroos from three main streams: the business sector, community based organisations, and events, in support of the clubs and activities delivered by Kangaroos for young person’s with learning disabilities and towards the organisation’s core costs.

You will manage a portfolio of corporate and business partners and deliver excellent account management to ensure key income targets are met and exceeded. You will develop a profitable events programme and will define a stewardship and retention programme to endeavour to keep supporters giving on a long-term basis. You will have excellent account management and new business skills. You will be a self starter and take a ‘one team’ approach to all activities.

You will need to be creative, collaborative and ambitious. This is a brilliant opportunity to work for a fantastic charity that makes a huge difference to people’s lives.