Director of Fundraising Are you ready to lead a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families?
We are looking for a Director of Fundraising to spearhead bold strategies to secure £5m in voluntary income annually by 2030.
Position: Director of Fundraising Location: Homebased Salary: Circa 70k - 73k per annum Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 27th November 2024 Stage 1 interview date: 6th December 2024 You will be working for one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.
The Role You will lead the development of innovative partnerships, broaden reach, and ensure that the charity continues to deliver essential services to those who rely on them.
In this role, you will inspire a passionate team, engage donors and trusts, and collaborate with local authorities and churches to drive meaningful change.
Your efforts will directly impact the future of the children and families the team serve.
About You As the Director of Fundraising, you will have the rare opportunity to redefine the fundraising strategy and leave a lasting legacy on the charity's mission to support vulnerable children and families.
You are a visionary leader with a passion for transformative impact, you bring proven success in building high-value donor relationships and integrating digital fundraising strategies.
Your bold ideas and strategic insight will expand reach, inspire lasting partnerships, and ensure vital services thrive.
At this pivotal moment, your dynamic leadership and ability to drive meaningful change will fuel sustainable growth and transform the future of fundraising at the organisation.
We are looking for a leader who can inspire and engage, both within the Christian community and beyond, bringing people together in support of our life-changing services.
This is a role where your faith and professional expertise will intersect to create lasting impact, and we encourage those with a commitment to our mission, values, and ethos to apply.
General Occupational Requirement As a charity with a Christian foundation, the organisation is committed to ensuring that the leadership upholds and champions a Christian ethos in all aspects of its work.
For this reason, there is a General Occupational Requirement that the Director of Fundraising be a practicing Christian who actively embodies the values, as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
While this requirement is essential to maintaining the integrity of our mission, we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who share a deep alignment with the vision of supporting vulnerable children and families.
Opportunity to connect with the CEO As part of the commitment to transparency and engagement, candidates who apply for the Director of Fundraising position, will be invited to schedule a 10-minute introductory conversation with the CEO as part of the application process.
This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the organisational vision, culture and the strategic role of fundraising.
About the Organisation An innovative leading children's charity delivering projects to support disadvantaged children, young people, their families, and communities, working with a range of partners to provide creative solutions including children and family centres, school counselling, preschool nurseries, family support and children affected by imprisonment and offending.
Benefits include: Continuous professional development Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives In house learning platform Generous pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme The charity is committed to making a positive impact, and we're looking for someone like you.
If you're ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to apply and be part of the team.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.
This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
The organisation is a Living Wage Employer.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Director of Fundraising, Fundraising Director, Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, Senior Fundraising, Fundraiser.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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