Role

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the fundraising and donor management strategy for HHUGS for it to fulfil its strategic and charitable objectives.

Main Responsibilites

• Providing necessary levels of leadership, motivation, direction, support and advice to the Fundraising Team to ensure maximum return on fundraising campaigns.
• Meet income targets by developing, implementing and managing the fundraising strategy
• Grow income over the next 5 years and improve the sustainability of the organisation by proactively securing funds from new income streams, such as grants, major donors, corporate funding and legacy funding.
• Oversees all fundraising activities and functions; initiating, coordinating, and implementing systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Developing and presenting regular operational and financial reports to the Operations Director and Board of Trustees, stakeholders, donors and partners.
• Develop existing fundraising base and build on existing relationships with donors, volunteers and funders.
• Recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community, helping them to reach their fundraising potential and enabling them to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals.

Fundraising

• Identify and research potential funding opportunities from existing and new funding sources.
• Establish links with voluntary and statutory bodies to help promote the work of HHUGS and secure regular funding.
• Grow income from high value funders including corporate partners, charitable trusts and institutions whose criteria match the charity’s aims and activities
• Developing long term sustainability plan and fundraising strategy for HHUGS
• Build a major donor cultivation and relationship management strategy.
• Develop systems to effectively build relationships and engagement with major donor prospects.
• Develop and implement strategy for legacy giving.
• Develop and secure trust funding and ensure grants are effectively managed and reported on.

Campaign & Event Management

• Plan and manage fund-raising functions and events, including post-event activities and donor follow-up.
• Developing and coordinate online fundraising campaigns and events.
• Responsible for the development of all marketing collateral to promote fundraising campaigns and events (copy, design and media).
• Organise traditional activities such as sponsored challenges, mosque and community collections, seasonal and grass roots campaigns.
• Establishing links with sympathetic media outlets for fundraising and PR opportunities including ethnic TV and Radio outlets..
• Responsible for the management of social media platforms and email to increase donor reach and awareness of HHUGS’ work.

Donor Management

• Overseeing the draft of written applications and direct mail-shots to reach a wide range of potential and current donors.
• Preparing and delivering presentations for potential donors and partners.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all donor and fund development records.
• Accountable for the implementation and management of the Donor CRM system across the fundraising department.
• Responsible for accurate capture and record of Gift Aid data for the Finance Manager
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure that budgets and reports are prepared effectively and accurately
• Work closely with Finance Manager to keep track of the forecast vs achieved income in relation to the organisational budget

Networking and Partnerships

• To assist in actively promoting the services of the charity through appropriate channels and at appropriate platforms; upholding and promoting the charity’s values and ethos.
• To share responsibility for effective communication to stakeholders, donors, partner organizations and external audiences, and ensure that relevant agencies are aware of the charity, have the necessary materials and literature.
• To remain up to date on opportunities that may arise as relevant to the charity – including networking and knowledge sharing.
• Representing HHUGS at conferences, seminars and relevant events.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Education: Degree/experience in appropriate field (desirable)
• Proven record of accomplishment in fundraising, campaigns and event management with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Proven record of accomplishment in team management with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Substantial experience of planning and managing budget whilst raising an annual income of minimum £1.3 million
• Proven record of accomplishment of project management with a minimum of 5 years’ experience

For more information, please see:

https://www.hhugs.org.uk/2023/07/fundraisingmanager/