Who are we:
Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.
Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.
About the opportunity: We have an opportunity for a Corporate & Major Donor Fundraising Manager to join our Fundraising Team.
As Corporate & Major Donor Fundraising Manager it will be your responsibility to identify opportunities to work with businesses, partners and high net worth individuals, developing compelling propositions that demonstrate how their support can create a meaningful difference for our charity.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Support the development and implementation of a corporate fundraising strategy aligned with the wider fundraising and organisational objectives of Everton in the Community
- Develop compelling corporate propositions, partnerships and funding opportunities that demonstrate value for the partner
- Develop corporate appropriate charitable asks, presentations and proposals to prospective supporters
- Develop and grow a major donor fundraising programme, building long-term relationships with existing and prospective high-value supporters
- Manage a portfolio of established major donors, providing excellent relationship management, stewardship and engagement
- Research and identify relevant corporate foundations capable of supporting EitC's programmes and strategic priorities
Safeguarding
- To understand the Club's Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
- To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.
Who we are looking for: We are looking foran experienced and ambitious fundraiser who has experience of corporate and major donor fundraising and is excited by the opportunity to develop this area of fundraising.
This is a relationship led and commercially minded fundraising role, requiring someone who can operate confidently across the worlds of high value supporters and corporate fundraising.
Other Skills, Knowledge and Experience include:
- Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies, ideally in an environment where you have had to build a pipeline from the ground up
- Account management experience
- A demonstrable track record of securing significant income from corporates, major donors, and corporate foundations
- Strong relationship management skills
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Committed to quality and attention to detail
This role will be offered as a permanent contract working 35 hours per week and will be primarily based across our EitC campus.
The closing dates for applications is 18th November however, we reserve the rightto close the role earlier should we receive a substantial number of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.
Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email- careers@evertonfc.com
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