Responsibilities

• Prepare annual plans and budgets, which ensure the retention and development of fundraising streams
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive long-term fundraising strategy from a diverse range of sources and aligned with organisational goals
• Identify, cultivate and secure income from: Trusts and foundations; Corporate sponsorships and partnerships; Individual giving (Memberships, patrons, major donors); Legacies
• Identify opportunities from trusts and foundations and lead on writing compelling funding applications and proposals
• Steward existing funders and build long-term relationships with individual donors and high net worth individuals
• Oversee and build our Membership scheme
• Work with senior leadership and board members to support fundraising initiatives
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice
• Oversee an integrated communications and marketing strategy to drive ticket sales and audience growth
• Oversee campaign planning for all visiting shows, ensuring strong collaboration with visiting producers

Requirements

• Experience: significant experience in fundraising, communications and marketing with proven results
• Knowledge: proven track record of achieving successful fundraising targets and delivering effective marketing campaigns
• Leadership: strong management and team leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and give feedback
• Relationships: excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build trust-based relationships internally and externally
• Communications: excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Finance: experience managing budgets and meeting financial targets

Preferred

• Experience within the arts, culture or charity sector; using CRM and/or fundraising systems
• Experience of the public funding environment; understanding of digital marketing analytics
• Excellent social skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Creative
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Working independently