Regional Fundraising Manager

We are currently looking for a Regional Fundraising Manager. This role will be based at Scottish SPCA HQ in Dunfermline with a mix of remote working and travel across Scotland as required. Job Details: • Hours – 35 hours per week, 5 days per week • Salary – £33,651 per annum (FTE) • Contract Type – Permanent About the Scottish SPCA As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 185 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are Scotland’s animal champions. What does a Regional Fundraising Manager do? As a member of the fundraising management team, the Regional Fundraising Manager will develop regional community fundraising across Scotland, maximize local, national and third-party community events opportunities and lead on the development of national volunteer-led fundraising. You will lead the Regional Fundraising team, each responsible for a geographical patch, creating and promoting a collaborative team culture within your own team and the wider department. You will ensure a Scotland-wide fundraising approach for the Scottish SPCA, utilizing our brand and presence across local communities. You will deliver a range of agreed products, working with the Supporter Experience team to ensure excellent stewardship is delivered to DIY fundraisers and volunteers. Overview of main duties and responsibilities: • Develop, maintain and role model excellent internal collaboration skills with relevant departments, while contributing to new and improved ways of team working and project management. • Manage the Regional Community Fundraising team, ensuring they are ambitious, proactive and collaborative. • Lead on and work with the Regional Community Fundraising team, the wider department and the Head of Fundraising to develop and deliver Society-wide fundraising engagement, as well as with the People Development team to upskill colleagues and raise awareness of fundraising. • Work with Operations colleagues to ensure fundraising opportunities are noticed and delivered effectively and safely. • Research and identify new opportunities to engage community supporters, keeping a close eye on new innovations and opportunities within the sector. • Work with the wider department to capitalize on new and changing fundraising opportunities, with a proactive approach to adopting new ways of working. • Lead the Regional Fundraising team in ensuring the Society has a presence across all communities within Scotland, working with Operations colleagues as appropriate and developing and utilizing volunteer networks to maximize these opportunities. • Lead the Regional Fundraising team in stewarding SMEs, building relationships with local businesses and attending local networking events, while also identifying high-value Corporate opportunities to share with the Corporate Fundraising team. • Work with the wider team to develop a Speakers Network, ensuring a process of data sharing and a fundraising presence across all educational talks. • Ensure an excellent supporter experience at all times – lead the Regional Fundraising team and work with the Supporter Experience team to ensure supporter and DIY fundraiser journeys are first class. • Strategically plan a calendar of Scottish SPCA led events, ensuring a high ROI at all times, attracting a range of supporter demographics while managing resources and taking a ‘quality over quantity’ approach. • Capitalize on high ROI opportunities, such as third-party and challenge events, and work closely with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to ensure appropriate promotion. • Work with the Volunteer Programme Manager to develop and deliver a fundraising volunteering strategy with a focus on recruiting and retaining volunteers across the country, as well as providing a range of supportive training and engagement materials. • Monitor and manage planned activity throughout the year, including budgets. What makes a good Regional Fundraising Manager? • 3+ years’ experience within fundraising, ideally within regional, community or events. • Experience of people management. • Experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategy. • Experience managing budget and reporting on KPIs. • Experience managing multiple projects. • Experience working and negotiating with suppliers. • Ability to project manage. The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr