Head of Development
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Our client is seeking a Head of Development to lead the creation, development and delivery of the Museum’s fundraising strategy. The Head of Development will identify and meet funding requirements for large capital projects and lead the growth of recurring funding income from members, patrons and legacies. This includes compliance responsibility for fundraising governance, processes, budgeting and developing resources to grow both restricted and unrestricted funds.
What will you be doing?
As the Museum’s funding specialist, you will create, develop and deliver the Museum’s fundraising strategy, generating income from trusts and foundations, individuals, public and statutory bodies and any other appropriate fundraising sources. Your responsibilities include:
• Establishing sustainable relationships with major funders, partners and potential donors.
• Articulate a clearly defined ‘case’ for supporting the Museum.
• Oversee the growth and diversity of the Museum’s membership, patron and legacy programmes.
• Maintain oversight of larger trust fundraising opportunities and provide direction for restric...