Head of Fundraising & Communications

Hilton Head Island, SC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelInternship

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own the fundraising and communications portfolio, shaping strategy, donor stewardship, and audience development across trusts, foundations, individuals, and corporate partnerships.

  • Develop and implement the long-term fundraising strategy aligned with organisational goals
  • Cultivate and secure income from trusts, foundations, individuals, and corporate partnerships
  • Lead on communications, marketing, and digital engagement to grow audiences and fundraising results

Job Description

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
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Jersey Opera House

Jersey Opera House is a non-profit performing arts theatre located in Gloucester Street, St Helier, Jersey. Established in 1900, the building was completely renovated in 2000.

St Helier, Jersey
16 employees

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Head of Fundraising & Communications

Jersey Opera House · Hilton Head Island, SC · On-site