Fundraising Manager

Reporting to: Finance and Operations Director

Main contacts: Chief Executive, the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community (PFBC) and the Executive Director for the Prince’s Regeneration Trust (PRT)

Direct reports: Fundraising and Grants Assistant(PRT)

Indirect reports:Education and Fundraising Assistant (PFBC), External Fundraising Company

Contract: Permanent

Salary:£40-50,000 pa (depending on experience)

Job purpose: Working on alongside the Executive teamthe post holder is responsible for securing an element of the funding to support PFBC and PRT’s ongoing activities and develop long-term joint fundraising strategy for the Group.

About The Prince’s Regeneration Trust (PRT) and Prince’s Foundation for Building Community (PFBC) – The Group

PRT supports and strengthens communities by rescuing and reusing important buildings throughout the UK at risk of being lost forever through demolition or decay. Our priority is to work in areas of deprivation; places which will benefit most from the regeneration and economic growth we deliver.

The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community (PFBC) is a charity established by The Prince of Wales to transform lives by building harmonious and enduring communities.

We are based in a purpose-designed former warehouse in Shoreditch, London from which we have created a unique centre for education, championing principles and building projects. PRT and PFBC form a group of companies with its commercial subsidiaries under the Foundation umbrella.

Key Responsibilities

The Fundraising Managerisresponsible for raising the funds necessary to support the Groupcore revenue budgetacross Building Projects, Education and Championing as well as reporting to current funders to ensure successful delivery of pledged income.

With the support of a small fundraising committee, which consists of members of the Board and Senior Management Team, he or she will develop and implement a jointfundraising strategyfor PFBC and PRT which will include new and innovative fundraising initiatives.

High net worth individuals and Donor Schemes

  • Cultivating ongoing and increased support from current donors by exceptional servicing and benefits delivery through a donor management programme
  • Developing and managing three major donor schemes: Patrons, Benefactors and Friends (subject to review)
  • Researching and cultivating new high net worth prospects
  • Programming effective events to recruit new supporters
  • Face-to-face meetings with prospective and current supporters (jointly with CEO/Executive Director)
  • Liaising with key personnel at Clarence House to ensure effective communications are in place and appropriate materials are available for fundraising approaches from Clarence House.

Events

  • Developing and runningthe annual programme of donor events to ensure potential for income generation is maximised.

Corporate Fundraising

  • Researching and developing leads from the Corporate Sector (both Corporate Foundations and potential sponsors) to include:
  • Researching potential sponsors and identifying businesses with CSR schemes which reflect the work of the Group
  • Devising appropriate approaches and writing bespoke applications
  • Educating businesses where necessary on the value of the Group’s work
  • Attending meetings with sponsor prospects
  • Managing sponsorship negotiations
  • Overseeing sponsor servicing and evaluation

Trusts/Foundations & Statutory Funds

  • Line Management responsibility for theGrants and Fundraising Assistant and External Fundraising Company who will:
  • Research appropriate sources of funding
  • Writeand submitfunding applications for both core funds and specific capital projects
  • Ensure funders’ expectations are met and key reports on project progress are delivered
  • Submit grant claims and drawdown funding for on-going projects eg HLF Funding.

Increasing Fundraising Streams

  • Devising and implementing strategy for raising funds from alternative sources to include researching the potential of new fundraising initiatives (e.g. legacy fundraising, online fundraising & direct marketing etc)

General Fundraising

  • Providingreportsfor the Board of Trusteeson fundraisingprogress and strategy at quarterly meetings
  • Acting as secretary to the fundraising committee (TBC), responsible for co-ordination, agendas, minutes etc.
  • Keeping good records, files and information bases (electronic and paper) on all aspects of the work to ensure that activities and progress are monitored effectively.
  • Maintaining day-to-day correspondence ensuring that all support is acknowledged promptly.
  • Using the fundraising database to perform searches, set up reminders and create contact lists to support the development of new funding opportunities and relationships.
  • Providing fundraising support and advice to the Projects Team and PRT partners on capital fundraising
  • Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of his/her own competence. The Trust has a small team and it is expected that all members of staff work flexibly when required and support each other in their work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are a small team dealing with a wide range of issues at any one time so we value a flexible approach to work, ability to multi-task, and a willingness to work co-operatively with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Whilst we are not expecting specific knowledge, applicants should be interested in issues relating to heritage, the built environment, education and community work.

Required skills and experience

  • A proven record in fundraising
  • Experience of leading on fundraising programmes
  • Experience of personally managing relationships with individuals and/or corporate partners, and the confidence to build new relationships in this role
  • Experience of corporate fundraising
  • Proactive and prepared to take ownership of planning ahead at both a strategic and operational level
  • Budget development, control and presentation
  • Ability to work with and motivate others
  • Ability (and willingness) to handle all aspects of the fundraising function, from strategic level to basic day-to-day tasks.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Creative and innovative approach to work
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hours of Work:37.5 hours, flexible around core office hours Mon-Fri.

Location: 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG

Paid Leave:25 days pro rata (up to 3 of which must be taken over the Christmas and New Year holiday period) in addition to public holidays and any discretionary days as may be offered by THE Foundation to all staff.

Pension:The Foundation will contribute a 5% pension which must be matched by the individual (for qualifying employees upon successfully completing their 6 month probationary period)

Start Date:As soon as possible

For further information on the work of PRT and PFBC please see:

TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying please send your CV and a short cover letter (up to 1 page A4) explaining why you think you may be suitable for the role using reference FM2016 in the subject of your email to .

The closing date is 25 September 2016. However as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, applicants are encouraged to make their submissions as soon as possible as the application process may close earlier.

Due to the high volume of applications received we're unable to respond to non-short listed applicants. If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation about the role prior to submitting your application, please contact Wojtek Trzcinski, Finance and Operations Director.