Fri, 14 Feb 2025 published - Fri, 14 Feb 2025
Job Summary
We are seeking a driven, organised and creative individual to join our team and play a vital role in reaching our targets, expanding our donor base, and embedding fundraising within the organisation. You will take the lead in building a pipeline of potential supporters across corporates and individuals.
Job Description
Individuals and companies
* Create and deliver plans to engage potential supporters that ensure long-term engagement and support, with particular focus on building long-term unrestricted income.
* Identify potential new and repeat supporters through independent research and conversations with Trustees and advocates.
* Manage a portfolio of existing supporter relationships, ensuring the highest quality of engagement for donors, and to identify opportunities for renewal or increased support.
* Ensure that all funding and sponsorship reporting requirements are met in a timely and professional manner.
* Create engaging and effective communications (proposals, campaigns, applications, pitches, etc.).
* Carry out in-depth prospect research to support approaches; gather data on HOME's achievements, impact, and output to support bids and proposals.
* Identify and research new fundraising opportunities for HOME both regionally and nationally; collaborate with other HOME departments to identify funding needs and opportunities.
* Work closely with the Development Director to ensure a consistent and well-presented message on financial need and opportunities for support.
* Support the servicing of public sector partners where required (BFI, GMCA, Manchester City Council, Arts Council England).
Job Requirements
The Team
The postholder will be joining an ambitious and dedicated fundraising team of four, generating more than £850k to support HOME every year. The Development team's aim is to engage with and inspire donors to support a range of activities including our high-quality public programme, artist development programmes, and creative development work: widening access to the arts and supporting Manchester's next generation of creative talent.
In January 2025, we opened HOME Arches, an exciting new talent development hub for Manchester's artistic community situated in the railway arches between HOME and Whitworth Street West. This will create an exciting new driver for donors and be a major focus of the development team's work.
Working closely with other departments at HOME, the Development team contributes to a dynamic artistic and creative programme that enables everyone to access high-quality culture and explore their own creativity.
Job Responsibilities
Purpose
Every year, the Development Team generates over £850,000 income to support HOME, inspiring donors to support a range of activities including our high-quality public programme, artist development programmes, widening access to the arts, and supporting Manchester's next generation of creative talent.
As Development Manager, you will establish and develop productive working relationships with mid and major funders across a range of sources towards a personal income target. You will develop strategies to achieve growth and work closely with the Development Officer and the wider team to deliver these.
* Job Title: Development Officer - Part Time based in Manchester
Closing date is 17 March 2025 by 10am.
We’re interested in meeting a broad range of fundraisers in appointing this role, so if you are unsure whether to apply, or have any questions about the role, team, or organisation, we encourage you to get in touch with Development Director Alex Jones for an informal conversation at alex.jones@homemcr.org.
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