Development Officer (Fundraising)

Job description

The Development Officer is a new role within a small, ambitious and creative development team, comprising the Head of Development, this post and a Development Assistant. The post-holder will primarily support the Head of Development in implementing and undertaking fundraising strategies to build sustainable and diverse income growth across trusts and foundations, companies, individual giving and events. The post-holder will also work in close collaboration with key members of staff in every department, particularly learning & participation and artistic programming.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and creative fundraiser who wants to develop their career by gaining hands-on experience across a range of fundraising specialisms within a brand-new performing arts venue. It will be a busy and demanding role, and they are looking for candidates with good organisational ability, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for relationship-building and a commitment to delivering tangible results. The post-holder will work closely with a highly experienced Head of Development and will also have the opportunity to develop and take ownership of specific areas of the fundraising strategy.

Development Officer Responsibilities:

• Work with the Head of Development to manage the overall development strategy.
• Research, develop, write and deliver proposals and pitches of the highest standard to secure support for a wide range of projects and activities.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with other members of the team to identify funding opportunities and update on projects.
• Create opportunities for prospects and funders to engage with the work through events, visits and other opportunities.
• Work with the marketing team to manage communications for fundraising campaigns.
• Work with the Finance Team to ensure the appropriate allocation and coding of fundraising income.
• Solicitation and Research
• Proactively identify funding opportunities withinour client's programme of activities, maintaining effective communication with all relevant departments to gather information in support of applications and reports.
• Produce high-quality proposals tailored to specific funder requirements and interests, in liaison with the Head of Development and relevant programme staff members.
• Be the first point of contact for regular givers and members through their new Keyholders programme, ensuring retention of existing members, recruitment of new members and making sure all members and donors receive regular communications and are thanked in a timely manner.
• Work alongside colleagues to develop, manage and promote relationships with a wide range of existing and prospective donors.

Development Officer Requirements:

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a fundraising environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to set out key information in a highly readable and compelling way.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with great attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a variety of diverse stakeholder groups and the ability to effectively influence and persuade.
• Strong team-working skills and a collaborative approach.
• The ability to take the lead on specific projects
• The ability to work flexibly, when needed, including evenings and weekends.
• A team player with an ambitious and enthusiastic attitude.
• Self-motivated, flexible, creative and resilient.
• Interested in continuing self-development.
• IT literate with experience of dealing with various computerised systems and a high level of Microsoft Office knowledge.
• The ability to monitor and analyse financial information.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload using own initiative.
• Degree-Level Qualification.

Desirable

• Experience of using Spektrix, including Spektrix Opportunities.
• Experience of working in/interest in theatre or the performing arts.
• Experience of event planning and organisation.
• Experience of working in a similar role and organisation would be an added advantage.

About Our Client:

They are a busy and growing team building a new theatre that will open in the heart of Brixton in November 2021.
Our client aims to be a transformative venue. Their location on Coldharbour Lane puts them in the best place to provide an enriching variety of entertainment, activities, and opportunities for everyone. They will deliver these with care, inclusivity, and respect.

Their vision is to create the world we all want to imagine. Our client will define theatre-making for a new generation of makers, artists, writers, producers, technicians, and audiences. They will support and inspire new artistic experiences that develop community solidarity and passion for social change.

Location: Brixton, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 40 per week
Salary: £32,000 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Development Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Fundraising Development Officer, Business Development, Legacy, Charities, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Officer, Events Officer, Events Assistant, Charity Worker, Charity Fundraiser, Charity Fundraising Officer, etc.

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