An exciting Fundraising opportunity!
The opportunity
Ellwood Atfield are delighted to be partnering with a technology and engineering professional body in search for a Fundraising Manager.
This is an opportunity to be part of a small but high profile team growing income from trusts, foundations and companies to enhance educational opportunities in engineering for children and young people. You will be responsible for managing a number of key existing donor relationships, as well as, developing new prospects.
Main responsibilities
- To manage and effectively steward relationships with corporate foundations, companies and charitable trusts and individuals.
- To research and manage a pipeline of opportunities of suitable trusts, foundations and companies, statutory grants and individuals.
- To write and submit high quality, tailored funding applications within funders’ deadlines.
- To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of relevant trusts, foundations and corporate communications.
Key skills and experience required
- Demonstrable experience of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, and/or major donors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to talk to prospects and donors, in person or virtually
- Sound knowledge of Charity Law and Data Protection legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills as well as the ability to influence and motivate supporters at the most senior level
Application
To apply for this position please submit a copy of your CV via the “Apply for this position” button.
For more information, please contact Naomi (naomi@ellwoodatfield.com).
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