Fundraising and Communications Manager

Fundraising and Communications Manager

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent

Location: Norwich, with opportunities for hybrid working

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: circa £28,750 (pro rata)

Benefits

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous 28 days annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid working

• Development opportunities and more

MensCraft is the leading organisation in East Anglia with an exclusive focus on men s health and wellbeing. Founded in 2010, we set-up the Norwich Men s Shed one of the UK s first.

By 2020 we d changed from a Community Interest Company (CIC) to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

We ve expanded from a handful of volunteers to a team working across the region, a central management team, based in Norwich, supported by a Board of Trustees.

Our funding derives from local and national trusts, local health and statutory organisations and private donations.

The Role Fundraising and Communications Manager:

We are recruiting for a Fundraising and Communications Manager with experience of working in the charity sector to join the team. The role requires an adaptable person with strong organisational and administrative skills who will maintain an efficient service in an informal and friendly environment. The right candidate will also deal, in a sensitive and sympathetic, way with a variety of enquiries and requests for support, either orally or in writing.

We are looking for someone with at least three years relevant or transferable experience. The candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of the common computer packages and I.T.

Core Responsibilities Fundraising and Communications Manager:

• Fundraising Strategy Development: Creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet the organization’s financial goals.
• Grant Writing: Researching potential grants and writing proposals to secure funding from foundations, government entities, and other sources.
• Stakeholder Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with current and potential donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Campaigns Management: Planning and executing fundraising campaigns, including online campaigns, events, and direct mail initiatives.
• Communications Strategy: Developing and implementing a communications plan to promote the organization s mission, programs, and fundraising efforts.
• Content Creation: Writing and editing materials such as newsletters, press releases, social media posts, and annual reports to engage supporters and inform the public.
• Public Relations: Managing the organisation s public image and media relations, including responding to inquiries and promoting positive stories.
• Events: Organising fundraising events, such as galas, auctions, or community events, to raise money and awareness for the organization.
• Data Management: Maintaining accurate records of funder information, fundraising activities, and campaign results to analyse effectiveness and inform future strategies.
• Collaboration: Working with service managers and finance, to align fundraising efforts with the organisation s overall goals and priorities.

Person Specification Fundraising and Communications Manager:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, etc.
• Proven experience in fundraising, grant writing and stakeholder relations, preferably in a social business setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of funding sources and trends in the social business sector.

Experience & Skills:

• Supporting and assisting staff in delivering quality services.
• Managing variable office functions including a CRMS.
• Providing a supporting function in managing enquiries and assessment of presenting issues.
• Managing services information in relation to contractual reporting and compliance.
• Experience of project / office administration.
• Report writing.

Personal Qualities:

• Personable: to be friendly, positive, confident and able to talk and relate to a variety of people, including men facing life s challenges in need of support.
• Clear: to be clear and firm with your own professional boundaries and those of the people MensCraft engages with.
• Integrity: to demonstrate high standards of integrity, honesty and fairness to help to deliver an excellent service.
• Adaptable: to shape your personal vision and working practices to contribute to positive outcomes for men who engage with MensCraft.
• Service focused: to respond to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner and maintain the required level of quality service.
• Social values: to respect values that are compatible with the not-for-profit business model.

Please send your CV and a separate covering letter addressed to Tim Allard (url removed) outlining your credentials, relevant experience, and interest in working for MensCraft.

Deadline: 9am, 3rd March 2025

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