Corporate and Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager

Corporate and Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Location: Cambridge
Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata, per annum

About the role:

The current post holder has developed excellent, long-term relationships and links within our community, supporters and the public and private sectors.  She has had considerable success in raising funds through ground level fundraisers and events with the corporate sponsors and the local community.

We are looking for a dynamic, confident and experienced person to join our very creative and supportive team and to build on the excellence and achievements to date.  You will enjoy being part of a team and have excellent communication and people skills. You will nurture team and volunteer contributions to assist you in your work. Strong customer facing and relational skills and the ability to confidently communicate is essential to this role.

Ideally the successful candidate will have at least three years’ experience of Corporate and Community Fundraising, or similar commercial experience.

A self-starter, you will have proven success, be self-motivated and goal oriented, a strategic and innovative thinker and possess the ability to work under your own steam as well as being part of a team. With the ability to manage multiple relationships with a variety of stakeholders, you have a passion for creating opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

You have a mindset which includes the ability to monetise your work, planning and delivering events, staying focused on relationships which lead to increases in revenue, benefits in kind or volunteer hours. You will have sound knowledge and understanding of supporter relationship management and enjoy the challenge of building relationships within the community

You love the challenge of meeting new people, asking for support for the charity and maintaining and developing relationships. In return you will find a uniquely positive 'can-do' environment and a very supportive team which enjoys trying new challenges.

This is a part-time (30 hours/week position) with 5 weeks holiday/year and 8 Bank Holidays pro rata. The salary range will be between £30,000 and £35,000 pro rata depending on experience.

About Rowan

Established in 1984 Rowan achieves its charitable and legal aims through its Arts Centre in Chesterton, Cambridge, which works with adults who all experience learning disabilities and very often associated physical disabilities and mental health needs.

We currently have 6 studios and work in a number of art forms and media. These include wood, print, textiles, ceramics, mixed media, drama, music and movement. Each of our sessions are headed up by arts and crafts professionals who work alongside our students. We currently have 18 staff members and 30 volunteers.

We provide a safe and creative environment where our beneficiaries can grow creatively and, as importantly, meet their friends and grow in confidence and self-esteem as they and their artwork is valued.

Rowan’s short-term and longer-term aims and objectives are driven by our continuing programme towards providing the very best experience for each of our students. We endeavour to make life interesting, fulfilling and enjoyable.

We are a community-facing, growing, proactive and forward-looking organisation and leader within our sector.

The deadline for applications is 21 February 2021.

To apply for this role please click the apply button and attach your CV, with two references, and a covering letter. It will be sent automatically to us.

A job description is attached to help you with your application.

We very much look forward to hearing from you.

No agencies please.