Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager in Leeds

You will be responsible to the CEO for your daily tasks and duties, and ELT in any other matters.

The Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager will create and drive The Hunslet Club’s fundraising strategy by cultivating and securing significant philanthropic support to expand life-changing opportunities for young people across South Leeds. This role is central to building meaningful, long-term relationships with individual donors, trusts, foundations and partners, translating their passion for youth development into transformational investments that strengthen programmes, increase participation and create sustainable impact. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with confident stewardship, ensuring that funding growth aligns with The Hunslet Club’s mission to help young people achieve their full potential.

The Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager will work on a full-time basis, or part-time on a pro-rata basis. The primary responsibility of the role is to secure £700,000 and above in philanthropic income over an 18 month period. This will be achieved through identifying, researching and cultivating individual donors, corporate supporters, trusts, foundations and strategic partners, using research tools and publicly available information to build and manage a strong portfolio of prospects, particularly those with an interest in supporting young people and communities.

To be successful, the postholder will develop an excellent understanding of The Hunslet Club, its mission and its inspirational youth and community work, and will help to develop and articulate a compelling case for support. The role will involve achieving a clearly defined set of Key Performance Indicators, providing high-quality stewardship to maximise donor retention, and maintaining, developing and leveraging existing relationships with current supporters. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including Executive/Senior Leadership and Trustees, to ensure effective involvement in fundraising activity where appropriate.

The successful candidate will organise suitable events and cultivation opportunities to build long-term relationships with potential supporters. Attendance at events, meetings and conferences will be required, with support from Executive/Senior Leadership and Trustees. The successful candidate will also be expected to volunteer at a minimum of three cross-club community events per year and to carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Leadership Team.

Person Specification

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their experience, skills, knowledge and attributes from the below:

• A proven experience and track record of personally securing gifts of £25,000+ from major donors, or strong transferable skills.
• Experience in personal communication in asking for high level funds.
• Experience in developing contacts of high net worth, with a high conversion into donors.
• Experience of stewarding high net worths to maintain high levels of engagement over a significant period.
• Ability to align funding requests with donor interests and capacity, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes that support The Hunslet Club’s mission and long-term sustainability.
• Experience of working with Executive/Senior Leadership Teams and Trustees.
• A strong understanding of fundraising techniques and processes.
• An excellent understanding of what motivates individuals and organisations to give.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to listen and influence.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of people, inspiring enthusiasm for the work and values of The Hunslet Club.
• Ability to develop, manage and maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors.
• Confident, motivated and enthusiastic, with a positive and proactive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across the organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and occasional nights away from home, as required.
• Ability to deliver presentations to Trustees, Executive/Senior Leadership and large audiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS10 1BP