Development Manager (Trusts, Foundations & Partnerships)

Closing date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Campaigns Christian Fundraising Content Writing / Copywriting Culture Engagement / Outreach Faith-Based Library Monitoring and Evaluation Museum Partnerships Community Fundraising Corporate Fundraising Events / Activities Individual Giving Legacy Major Donor Trusts / Foundations Grants
  • Salary £35,000.00 FTE
  • Location Durham, County Durham (Hybrid)
  • Job Type Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
  • Sectors Arts, Culture and Heritage
  • Job Reference :

The Development Manager will co-ordinate fundraising activity at Ushaw with a specific focus on developing funding from public funding bodies such as ACE and NLHF, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships with key funding stakeholders and supporting Ushaw’s financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

  • Build on relationships with existing funders, preparing and submitting grant applications.
  • Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations who have not previously supported Ushaw.
  • Engage with key external (including ACE, NLHF, REPF, Historic England) and internal stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Maintain and grow the existing database of potential funders using Ushaw’s CRM system Donorfy. Conduct prospect research to develop funding pipeline.
  • Work with the finance team to support grant/fund management.
  • Manage all grant awards appropriately, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and administration is carried out effectively.
  • Prepare reports and supporting documents for Trustee meetings.
  • Be responsible for tracking grant income and delivering key fundraising KPIs
  • Work with senior leadership team colleagues and contribute towards wider organisational strategic goals and KPIs.
  • Maintain professionalism and strict discretion and confidentiality.
  • Support other aspects of fundraising activity, including Friends of Ushaw & Ushaw partners

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.