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Fundraising Manager
The Access Project. Deliver income targets for Trusts & Foundations and Individual Giving, contributing to the overall fundraising strategy .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in securing six-figure grants from Trusts & Foundations and driving income growth through Individual Giving. Proficient in relationship management, donor communications, and compliance with fundraising regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Six-Figure Grant SecuringIndividual Giving Income GrowthStrong Written CommunicationLine Management and CoachingUK Fundraising Landscape Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Funding Application DevelopmentDonor CommunicationDonor Pipeline ManagementFundraising ReportingData-Informed FundraisingFundraising Systems DevelopmentCRM Best PracticeStewardship PlanningPersuasive Proposal DraftingPerformance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCollaborative Team PlayerOrganised and Detail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedProactive Problem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceFundraising Databases
Certifications & Qualifications
DBS Check
Industry Keywords
Trusts and FoundationsIndividual GivingFundraising Regulator's Code of PracticeGDPREducational InequalityPhilanthropy TrendsYouth Sector Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver income targets for Trusts & Foundations and Individual Giving, contributing to the overall fundraising strategy
- Manage relationships with existing funders, ensuring renewals and growth, while identifying new opportunities
- Lead the development and submission of funding applications, appeals, and donor communications
- Support cultivation and stewardship of Trusts & Foundation and individual donors through tailored communications and engagement activities
- Maintain accurate donor pipelines and stewardship plans, ensuring timely and high-quality reporting
- Prepare high-quality progress reports for funders and donors
- Work with the Head of Fundraising, Director and CEO to plan and deliver donor events and activities
- Monitor performance against fundraising targets and provide regular updates and forecasts to the Head of Fundraising
- Line manage and develop the Senior Fundraising Coordinator, setting objectives and providing coaching and professional development
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with organisational values
- Support cross-team working with Partnerships, Communications and Programme Delivery
- Ensure fundraising activity complies with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, The Access Project’s Fundraising Policy and GDPR
- Maintain accurate records on the CRM system and champion data-informed fundraising
- Contribute to the development and refinement of fundraising systems, processes and ways of working
- Undertake other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by the line manager or Director
Requirements
What you’ll need- Commitment to the mission of The Access Project and tackling educational inequality
- Experience to meet The Access Project Leadership capabilities at Manager Level and to The Access Project behaviours and values
- Proven experience of securing six-figure grants from Trusts & Foundations
- Experience in delivering income growth across Individual Giving
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft persuasive funding proposals and donor materials
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders
- Experience line managing, coaching, or mentoring colleagues
- Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape and regulatory environment
- Experience in both Trusts & Foundations and Individual Giving
- Experience working within the education or youth sectors
- Familiarity with fundraising databases (e.g. Salesforce) and CRM best practice
- Knowledge of trends in philanthropy and individual giving
- Collaborative team player who values inclusion and diversity
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
- Self-motivated with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Professional, credible, and confident in engaging with external stakeholders
- Must complete a DBS check appropriate to the role
- Proof of relevant qualifications is required before appointment is confirmed
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 3-5 Winter closure days
- PerkBox – online shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
- Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day
- Interest-free travelcard loans
- Cyclescheme loans
- 2 paid Volunteering Days
- 1 paid Wellbeing Day
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Staff Mentoring scheme
- Flexible working arrangements