Job summary
As our Fundraising Manager you will play a pivotal role in helping us to build upon the incredible work of the team, supporting us to work together to take full advantage of some exciting opportunities the team have already cultivated, as well as identifying new opportunities to help take the charity forward.
Youll have a proven track record in income generation, excellent communication and relationship skills, and youll share our values and be passionate about our work.
Why not join us and help shape our future?
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time for the organisation. We have a new Head of Fundraising, and are growing the fundraising team to complement the current skills and expertise, and strengthen the relationship with supporters.
We are looking for a passionate and creative fundraiser with excellent relationship management and partnership building skills to join our team.
About us
Cobalt Health is a medical charity pioneering innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future.
I CARE our values - our culture - our purpose
Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Fundraising Manager
Main Place of Work: Linton House Clinic, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7AS and such other areas as required.
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising
Accountable to: Chief Executive, Cobalt Health
Line management
There is no line management responsibilities associated with this role
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a passionate and creative fundraiser with excellent relationship management and partnership building skills to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in helping us to build upon the incredible work of the team, supporting us to work together to take full advantage of some exciting opportunities the team have already cultivated, as well as identifying new opportunities to help take the charity forward.
Key Relationships
Cobalt staff team (including clinical staff, finance, marketing), volunteers, suppliers, donors, wider community and patients
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Operational Duties
To increase the quantity and range of income raised by Cobalt through charitable fundraising and meet agreed income targets.
Proactively engage, cultivate and secure new relationships and develop existing ones to achieve income generation targets.
To develop a pipeline of opportunities and income from individuals, the community, corporates, high net worth individuals using a range of fundraising techniques.
To develop and improve the systems and processes needed to increase fundraising for the organisation, including digital, media and web-based methods and tools in conjunction with wider team.
Research, develop, deliver, and evaluate new approaches, offers and opportunities to increase individual giving
Plan, manage and deliver successful campaigns/appeals to bring in new donors and retain existing regular giving supporters within given budgets and timescales.
Implement effective stewardship strategies and engagement activities to maintain relationships and engagement, increase contributions, maximise opportunities and foster lasting loyalty.
Encourage wider community to take part in fundraising activities, volunteering and other engagement activities for the charity.
Offer advice, support and motivation to organisations/individuals to empower them to organise their own fundraising initiatives for the charity.
Build and develop relationships within the sectors regularly representing the charity at events, networking, forums and presentations.
Support and develop events if and when required.
General duties and responsibilities
Create and give presentations to potential supporters and donors to raise awareness of the charitys work, mission and case for support, and encourage active engagement.
Work with the Supporter Relations Officer to utilise the CRM to its full potential, maintain up-to-date records, and analyse data to gain insight and inform decision-making.
Monitor, evaluate and work within allocated budgets and ensure return on investment.
Remain up-to-date with current best practices, innovations, and trends in fundraising.
Champion change and new ways of working and actively seek out good ideas to develop the fundraising programme.
Abide by charity law, due diligence processes, Fundraising Code of Practice, Data Protection legislation and other relevant regulations.
Be a supportive and participatory member of the team.
Act as an ambassador for the charity and the Fundraising Team.
Due to the nature of the role, you will sometimes be asked to work outside of office hours on evenings and weekends and undertake national travel. Time off in lieu is provided
Specific Duties
Any other duties in accordance with the level of the role.
Management of Resources
To assist with monitoring of supplies
Monitor and maintain sufficient and appropriate supplies to support the department
Teamwork
To work collaboratively with other departments within Cobalt
Taking an active part in team meetings
Champion the professional integrity of the organisation
Adhere to corporate policy and procedure
Advise and mentor staff members, particularly junior staff members
Confidentiality
Under no circumstances either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated) may you divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the Charity. This includes, but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.
Data Protection
If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on computer or other IT system in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.
DBS Disclosure
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory initial DBS check by the