At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising initiatives and build community relationships to drive income for the centre.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Maggie’s, making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holiday, sick leave, and tailored development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a friendly work environment with excellent career growth and support.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your impact and creativity.
- Qualifications: Degree level education and three years of fundraising experience required.
The predicted salary is between 36644 - 45151 £ per year.
Application Deadline
Department
Centre Fundraising
Location
Southampton Centre
Compensation
Description
As Centre Fundraising Manager you will develop and implement a centre specific fundraising plan to raise income from the community through a variety of fundraising sources.
You will be responsible for effectively and autonomously managing the full portfolio of activity relating to the centre and to manage complex networks and relationships which have a wider national focus.
You will also be responsible for fundraising across a range of income streams including businesses, individuals, community groups, volunteers and media contacts.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as occasional overnight stays and UK travel.
Please note that first stage interviews will take place on Tuesday 01 September via Microsoft Teams.
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for raising centre income through prospecting new business opportunities and retaining and maximising existing relationships through pro‑active account management.
- With the support of the Fundraising Lead - South, you will oversee and manage the fundraising portfolio and understand priority activities to meet targets.
- Work with the Fundraising Lead - South to manage a budget and meet financial targets.
- Ensure a robust pipeline of fundraising activity is built for the immediate, medium and long term to reach income targets.
- Identify and develop new business leads to meet targets in line with Maggie’s fundraising strategy and maximising Maggie’s network of existing senior level contacts.
- Prepare and deliver innovative proposals for funding to potential and existing partners.
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
Skills, knowledge and expertise
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Membership of the Institute of Fundraising is desirable
- At least three years fundraising experience including community and corporate
- Excellent IT skills and understanding of data protection and GDPR obligations
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Job benefits
- You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first‑hand the difference we can make.
- A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
- Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
- Generous sick leave cover.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities.
- Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
- Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
- Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
- Travel and cycle loans.
- Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
- Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.
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Centre Fundraising Manager - Southampton employer: Maggie's Centres
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