Fundraising Manager (Hindleap)

Department: Fundraising

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Forest Row, East Sussex, Hindleap Warren, Hybrid

What you will be doing

• Researching and maintaining an active pipeline of potential supporters across Trusts & Foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, Corporates, and local community groups.
• Developing and submitting tailored applications and proposals to potential funders.
• Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and Head of Centre to ensure we collaborate effectively in nurturing and stewarding existing funders and supporters.
• Managing key grant maker and corporate relationships.
• Creating and maintaining a compelling case for support for Hindleap’s needs.
• Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the Head of Centre to ensure your funding applications align with the Centre’s plans and projects.
• Acting as an ambassador for Hindleap through off-site visits and pitches to potential funders.
• Engaging with and hosting existing and prospective partners on site at Hindleap.
• Organising local cultivation events e.g. coffee mornings, breakfast briefings, network lunches.
• Exploring new fundraising sources e.g., crowdfunding, challenge events, digital giving.
• Reporting to existing funders as required.
• Regular reporting on progress against annual fundraising targets.
• Engaging and building a new network of local corporate volunteering opportunities.
• Supporting the London Corporate Partnerships team with organising CSR days at Hindleap.

What you bring to the role

• Experience working in a fundraising environment, providing the highest levels of stewardship across a variety of prospects and partners. 
• Proven track record of meeting fundraising income targets of circa £250k+ per year.
• Experience organising and hosting fundraising cultivation events.
• Experience managing a complex workload, with an ability to prioritise and make confident, effective decisions when faced with conflicting priorities.
• Strong written communication skills and experience developing compelling proposals and applications across a range of opportunities. 
• Experience working with and getting the best from internal stakeholders to ensure we meet fundraising objectives.

• Articulate communicator with a confident negotiation technique.
• Impeccable interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills, able to quickly establish rapport across a range of personas.
• Strong collaborator who works proactively and closely with internal colleagues.
• Customer centric mindset and a firm commitment to customer excellence
• Composed demeanor and calm under pressure, able to dynamically problem solve
• Outstanding organisational skills, able to effectively prioritise a complex and varied workload.
• Strong analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a flexible approach to work.
• Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
• Absolute commitment to London Youth’s principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Ambitious
• Collaborative
• Inclusive
• Accountable

Why work at Hindleap Warren

• Healthcare Cashback Plan to help cover your healthcare essentials. 
• Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Free onsite parking. 
• Branded quality uniform provided. 
• Free access to the Headspace wellbeing app. 
• Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentee or mentor. 
• Free tea and coffee available.
• Free meals provided whilst on duty when the kitchen is serving young people in residence.
• Magnificent location surrounded by nature.
• Youll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth. 
• An outstanding culture and ethos where staff and visitors enjoy, challenge, and achieve. 
• You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!