After a fantastic four years with us, our Fundraising Manager, Jenny Jones, is moving on to pastures new. While we are sad to see Jenny leave and we wish her all the best in the future, we look forward to welcoming someone new.
Our Fundraising Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm by delivering the new ambitious fundraising strategy. The role focuses on driving sustainable income growth, fostering strong donor relationships, and identifying new opportunities to support the charity’s mission of transforming the lives of the Children in Leeds.
With exciting future projects on the horizon, this role will provide the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of partners, create innovative fundraising initiatives, and contribute to long-term organisational success. Our Fundraising Manager works within a supportive team to maximise the charity’s impact and help bring meaningful change to children’s lives.
See the Fundraising Manager role listing
Do you know someone who might be right for the role?
Please read the full job description on Charity Jobs, however, here’s a top level summary of what we’re looking for:
Essential qualifications, experience, skills and attributes:
- Proven track record of delivering successful fundraising campaigns and strategies in the charity sector.
- Experience in donor engagement and managing diverse income streams, including corporate partnerships and trust applications.
- Understanding of marketing and communications principles, particularly their role in supporting fundraising.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and reporting.
- Proficiency in digital fundraising tools, platforms, and techniques.
- CRM experience in using a customer relationship management system
- Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
- Analytical and data-driven approach to monitoring and optimising fundraising performance.
- Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Public speaking experience in speaking to audiences large and small.
Personal qualities:
- Passionate about improving the lives of children and committed to the charity’s mission.
- Results-focused and proactive in achieving fundraising targets.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work across functions.
- High integrity and commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
How to apply
If you know someone who might be right for the role, please share the opportunity with them. If you’d like to apply for the role yourself, please fill out an application on charity jobs.