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Head of Fundraising

Ref: BC01

PAS Consultants Ltd

Winchester

£ 45 to £ 50 K (Full-time - permanent)

Closing: 8 Aug 2022

For over 20 years, our client, Brendoncare, has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people through care centres and, more recently, friendship clubs. They are looking for an exceptional individual to take responsibility for producing a fundraising income stream to meet agreed targets.

Reporting to the CEO, you will work closely with, and provide support to, the Chairman of Appeals and the Appeals Committee. You will also work collaboratively with the Trustees, the Foundation’s Central Office team and other key managers. Accountability includes both Fundraising Managers and the Fundraising Administrator.

Principal Responsibilities Include:

1. Fundraising
Develop a fundraising strategy and annual fundraising business plans
Develop an extensive network of key relationships with prospective and existing donors
Support the Clubs division in its pursuit of grants
Coordinate the Care Centres/Clubs fundraising programmes

2. PR and Marketing
Act as spokesperson for the Foundation on fundraising
Promote the success of the fundraising programme
Work with Communications team to ensure corporate style guidelines are followed
Work with the PR and Communications team in production of literature

3. Staff Management
Ensure supporters are actively involved in annual fundraising plan
Ensure fundraising team adhere to all policies and procedures
Manage the fundraising team and provide training and development
Implement the Foundation’s individual performance review system

4. General and Business Management
Responsible for establishing good management practices
Ensure effectively monthly progress reporting to keep CEO fully informed
Develop and monitor performance based bonus system for the Trust and Legacy Fundraisers
Investigate all complaints within the procedural protocols
Keep own professional knowledge and skills up-to-date

Person Specification
First class communication, presentation and organisational skills
Ability to build relationships
Proven demonstrable fundraising background
Understanding the principals of good customer care
Knowledge of accountabilities of a charity to its donors
Ability to lead and innovate
Knowledge of legislation affecting fundraising
Understanding of budgeting and financial issues
An empathy with the cause of the charity