At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising efforts and create impactful communications to drive income generation.
- Company: Join The Green House, a passionate charity making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, flexible working, and a chance to shape our future.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in fundraising and communications.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
The Green House is looking for an ambitious and passionate Interim Senior Fundraising & Communications Lead to join us at an exciting point in our journey. Initially offered as a six month contract, this role will take the lead on income generation and shape the future of our fundraising landscape during a period of organisational development and review.
You will play a crucial role in delivering the charity’s ambitious fundraising strategy, driving its successful implementation and helping to shape the future of our income generation. Working across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, Major Giving and wider fundraising opportunities you will identify, develop and secure sustainable income that enables our services to grow and thrive.
As Interim Senior Fundraising & Communications Lead you will enjoy writing exceptional quality bids, with the ability to understand and present complex information and data in a wide range of formats to funders with very different needs. This includes one-page summaries to lengthy (20,000+ word) bids, working with local funders as well as those interested in the national picture.
Across all activities, you’ll lead on building strong relationships with funders and partners, proactively identifying new opportunities to diversify income. Working alongside the CEO and wider team, you’ll use your experience, expertise, creativity and strategic thinking to maximise fundraising potential and help ensure the charity can continue making a lasting difference to the communities we serve.
Alongside this you will lead on delivering our communications strategy creating engaging and impactful content across digital channels. You’ll help strengthen our brand, raise awareness of our work and bring our impact to life through compelling storytelling that inspires supporters, funders and communities.
Fundraising Responsibilities- Implementation and development of the fundraising strategy as agreed with the CEO, to maximize income.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, supporters, and corporate partners.
- Research and identify new funding opportunities to build a healthy pipeline that maps onto The Green House’s evolving needs.
- Develop and submit high-quality bids. Work in partnership with the CEO and wider team to ensure that they are financially, operationally, and strategically viable.
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to work in partnership with other organisations to increase fundraising income, in collaboration with the CEO and wider team.
- Monitor fundraising performance and produce regular reports on income and campaign outcomes.
- Ensure accurate donor records are maintained in the organisation's CRM/database.
- Work with The Green House’s Research Manager, team of practitioners and survivor voice groups to create powerful reports and case studies for funders and statutory audiences.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR/Data Protection guidelines and The Green House policies relating to data protection, data security and record keeping in relation to fundraising activities.
- Line management of the Trusts Fundraising Officer who oversees our portfolio of Trusts and Foundations. Support them to lead the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns and events.
- Work closely with the CEO and wider team to understand the evolving funding requirements of the organisation and adapt and adjust income generation and fundraising strategies to meet these needs.
- Support the CEO and wider team with the ongoing development of our brand, ensuring we are consistently positioned appropriately to all target audiences.
- Line management of the part-time Communications Officer, supporting the creation of engaging content for the organisation's website, newsletters, social media channels and printed materials.
- Coordinate communication campaigns to promote fundraising activities, events, and organisational achievements.
- Assist with media relations, including drafting press releases and responding to enquiries where appropriate.
- Ensure all communications reflect the organisation's brand, values, and tone of voice.
- Collect and develop case studies, stories and testimonials that demonstrate the impact of the organisation's work.
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus
Interim Senior Fundraising & Communications Lead in Bristol employer: The Green House
The Green House is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the community. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative fundraising strategies while collaborating closely with a dedicated team. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a flexible work culture, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that truly impact lives.
