Head of Fundraising

Head Of Fundraising

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Lewes

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.

The Role

The Head of Fundraising oversees all aspects of fundraising, including developing and implementing fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and leading a successful and experienced team of fundraising professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Specialist Services & Income (DoSSI) to establish fundraising priorities, setting ambitious and achievable fundraising goals and developing plans to deliver the fundraising strategy
• Implement the annual fundraising plan in line with wider CHF strategic objectives
• Achieve and surpass the fundraising targets and KPIs
• Work with the leadership team and other stakeholders to identify appropriate projects for fundraising and understand any associated risks
• Develop CHF’s Case for Support, ensuring key messages are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders and are aligned to CHF’s strategic priorities and ethos.
• Work with the DoSSI to grow a range of commercial income streams
• Represent CHF at events, presentations and meetings to help grow effective relationships with donors, supporters and stakeholders
• Attend networking events
• Fundraising operations
• Develop a research function that seeks out new sources of funds, assessing suitability
• Ensure activity meets industry best-practice and complies with all relevant legislation
• Line managing a high-performing fundraising team, conducting regular performance reviews, and discussions, and identify opportunities for development
• Build and grow a team of motivated, engaged and active fundraising volunteers
• Work with the Communication and Marketing team to ensure consistency in literature, press releases etc, and contribute to the marketing strategy for CHF. (This will include, ensuring events are well promoted, you have the appropriate material etc)
• Monitor and report on income, expenditure and team performance to the Trustee Fundraising Committee (TFRC)
• Prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to the senior leadership team and trustees and provide regular updates.

Skills and Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English
• Proven track record of successful fundraising in the charity sector, across a variety of income streams
• Line management experience
• Experience in budget management
• Proven experience of developing sponsorship opportunities
• Demonstrates success in building strong long-lasting relationships internally and externally
• Confident in public speaking
• Strong written and verbal skills; able to present, influence and represent the charity to a wide variety of audiences
• Knowledge of fundraising standards and the risks associated with fundraising events and activities
• Able to work confidently with Excel to produce budgets and forecasts
• Flexibility to work at events outside normal office hours, which includes working evenings and weekends when and if necessary

Benefits

• Discount facilities
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Wellbeing Centre
• Death in Service benefit
• Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
• Onsite Café
• Free parking.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to complete your application.

The Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.