Fantastic Fundraising Manager

at  South Eastern Community Connect

• Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community?
• Do you thrive on creativity and autonomy in your work?
  South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) is seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to spearhead new endeavours to generate crucial support for our mission and projects.
  The new position will require an innovative person who can recruit new supporters and sponsors for a wide range of functions covering many different needs within our community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As the Fundraising Manager, you will have the opportunity to establish and lead a dedicated fundraising function covering donations, corporate engagements, trusts, and foundations. Reporting directly to the Communications Manager and working closely with the Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth through innovative strategies and impactful partnerships.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in fundraising across various streams.
• The proven ability to recruit and expand a donor base focusing on corporates and foundations as well as traditional sources of funding.
• Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, philanthropy, or equivalent hands-on marketing/engagement experience.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing donor acquisition and retention programs
• Proven ability to craft and execute fundraising strategies, driving tangible results.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional networking and relationship cultivation skills.
• Outstanding cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in budget management and achieving measurable income targets.
• Ability to identify and develop new revenue streams while enhancing existing opportunities.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Experience in the not-for-profit or community sector.
• Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, execute, and evaluate fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with corporations, trusts, and foundations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate fundraising efforts.
• Manage the fundraising budget efficiently.
• Establish metrics to track fundraising performance.
• Prepare progress reports for stakeholders.
• Develop fundraising policies in line with best practices.
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager on donor communications.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Complete administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Undertake additional duties as required.
• Participate in relevant training and development activities.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Adhere to workplace health and safety policies.