Could you be our new Fundraising Manager and take the lead on developing and implementing our fundraising strategy?

To be considered for this role you must have:

• A proven track record developing and delivering a fundraising strategy
• A strategic and results driven mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of identifying and engaging with potential donors, funders and local businesses
• Experience using CRM software to progress purposeful relationships
• A keen interest in the welfare of cats and kittens
• We’d particularly love to hear from you if you have:
• Experience of implementing CRM software
• Experience of managing staff or volunteers to achieve fundraising targets

If you are interested in joining our dedicated team please send your CV and detailed covering letter to personnel@sheffieldcats.org.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 11th August 23:59  

Fundraising Manager –  Job Description – What you’ll be doing 

1. Create, own and lead a fundraising strategy to sustainably increase income to the Sheffield Cats Shelter.
2. Maintain and grow relationships with individual donors, trusts, corporate donors, community groups and other funders.
3. Identify fundable opportunities within the Shelter’s strategy, develop cases for support and prepare grant applications to charitable trusts and other funders. 
4. Oversee the work of the Fundraising and Communications Coordinator, including planning and delivering appeals and events, managing the website and social media calendar, and growing the number of people supporting the Shelter through community fundraising. 
5.  Build sustainable income through regular giving income streams, and ensure plans are in place to retain and develop donors giving in this way
6. Oversee the marketing of legacy and “in memory” giving programmes.
7. Work closely with the Retail Manager and Shelter Manager to integrate fundraising into business as usual – at the Shelter and our charity shops. 
8. Identify opportunities to generate support for The Sheffield Cats Shelter including, attending local events, conferences and networking events, working proactively with the media and acting as an ambassador for the charity.
9. With the help of external experts (if needed), oversee implementation of, and then manage, a new CRM database to record the fundraising activity of donors and potential donors. 
10. Prioritise the donor experience, ensuring that gifts are acknowledged and developing ‘donor journeys’ for supporters at all levels.
11. Develop and maintain an efficient working team of staff and volunteers, setting clear goals and monitoring and  managing performance as needed.
12. Develop and lead a fundraising volunteer strategy including development of a community volunteer team.
13. Ensure that all public-facing communications and materials are in line with the Shelter’s brand and tone of voice guidelines
14. Actively manage the fundraising budgets, monitoring cost efficiencies and ROI.
15. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with The Sheffield Cats Shelter and statutory standards and rules.
16. Submit regular reports and attend Management Team (and Trustees Board meetings as required) with appropriate commentary, information and recommendations.

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as required.

What’s in it for you?

Salary £32,500 FTE (£26,000 actual). 

Holidays 28 days including Bank holidays  FTE (23 days holiday including bank holidays actual)  

Flexible Schedule – 30 hours per week between Monday – Friday with occasional weekend and evening work

Location 

The Sheffield Cats Shelter, Travis Place, Sheffield. S10 2DB and/or home based.  Hybrid working is an option.  You will need to attend the Shelter, shops and business meetings across South Yorkshire (and occasionally further afield) so a vehicle and drivers licence would be beneficial, with mileage reimbursed.

For an informal discussion please in the first instance email sarah.smith@sheffieldcats.org.uk

If you are interested in joining our dedicated team please send your CV and detailed covering letter to personnel@sheffieldcats.org.uk.  Interviews will be held in late August/September.