Head of Fundraising

Head of Fundraising 33 days annual leave including bank + birthday day; free gym access; access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring About the charity: Manchester Youth Zone (MYZ) is a unique and ambitious charity that punches above its weight. Part of the national OnSide family and deeply rooted in North Manchester’s Harpurhey community, MYZ serves one of the poorest wards in England with 94% of MYZ’s youth members coming from the highest indices on the national poverty index scale. We need you to lead a refreshed and reimagined Fundraising team, to deliver for these young people. About the opportunity This is a unique Head of Fundraising role, with the chance to live and breathe the impact of your fundraising. It would suit an ambitious fundraising leader who wants to work collaboratively and with autonomy. There’s a unique duality to this role. On the one hand, it is absolutely strategic, working closely with the CEO and Board and taking ownership of a new fundraising strategy. But, it’s also essential to have a willingness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck, working hands-on with high-value partners, philanthropists and corporates. You’ll hold relationships with the charity’s largest donors and be keen to offer them brilliant stewardship and support. About you We’re looking for a fundraising leader who delivers big impact and leads from the heart. Someone who inspires others to thrive, as well as being equally driven and motivated to achieve exceptional personal results. When you apply, we’d love to see you to clearly demonstrate: Strong track-record of fundraising success, consistently delivering against financial targets and growing unrestricted income. Personal experience of securing six-figure gifts, whether through major donors or corporate partnerships. Ability to think and act strategically across multiple income streams, alongside a willingness to stay close to the detail and lead from the front. Generous, compassionate approach to leadership that brings out the very best in others. Creativity and openness – someone who embraces change and is energised by finding solutions. Genuine understanding of the challenges facing young people and underserved communities, alongside a clear commitment to championing equity, diversity and inclusion. MYZ operates in a vibrant and diverse community, so we would especially welcome and encourage applications from individuals from global majority backgrounds. If you are as excited by this unique opportunity as we are, you’ll want to get in touch for further details on how to make your formal application. To apply, please send a copy of your profile or CV in the first instance Deadline: 9am on Thursday 28th May Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.