Community Fundraising Manager
About This Role
If you are a passionate fundraiser who loves building relationships, creating community connections, and making a real difference, then this role is for you.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Community Fundraising Manager to join our growing fundraising team.
This exciting new role will lead community and regional corporate fundraising activity, developing partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income that transforms opportunities for our pupils and students. You'll help bring inspiring projects to life, including initiatives such as Tom's Farm at Nightingale Community Academy, while delivering engaging fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Securing community and corporate fundraising income
- Building relationships with businesses, donors and community groups
- Developing fundraising campaigns and events
- Creating compelling cases for support and funding proposals
- Supporting social media and fundraising communications
- Managing donor stewardship and reporting impact
- Working closely with colleagues across our schools, colleges and central teams
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in community and/or corporate fundraising, including securing donations and partnerships.
- Good numerical skills and experience managing budgets.
- Brilliant relationship builder both internally with team members and externally with funders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present compelling cases for support.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as part of a small team.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly
between OHC&AT sites and external locations.