Vision Norfolk is seeking an experienced, creative, and dynamic Fundraising Manager to lead and shape our fundraising efforts as we strive to ensure that all people with a vision impairment can live independent and fulfilled lives. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead on innovative and transformative fundraising initiatives that will have a lasting impact on our organisation and the people we support.
About Vision Norfolk
For nearly 220 years, Vision Norfolk has provided essential services to people living with sight loss, empowering them to live independently through our community-based hubs in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, and King’s Lynn. Having recently launched an ambitious five-year strategy, we are committed to expanding our reach and developing new services that meet the evolving needs of the vision-impaired community in Norfolk.
As our new Fundraising Manager, you will play an integral role in the sustainability and growth of our charity. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team, your contribution will be key in advancing Vision Norfolk’s mission to reach more people and develop innovative services that meet the growing needs of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: You will develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with our organisational goals, ensuring that we have a diverse and sustainable income base from multiple streams, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, major gifts, and grant applications.
- Donor Engagement: Cultivate meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors, keeping them engaged and informed about the impact of their support. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our donor stewardship program to ensure long-term support.
- Campaign Development: Oversee the planning and execution of high-impact fundraising campaigns, ensuring they are compelling and well-coordinated, with clear financial targets and strategic goals.
- Event Leadership: Lead the organisation of a range of fundraising events (both virtual and in-person), designed to inspire engagement from the community and generate vital funds to support our work.
- Budget and Resource Management: Take responsibility for preparing and managing the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient use of resources while maximising income generation.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure that all fundraising activities adhere to relevant legislation and best practices, while also providing regular reports to senior management and trustees on fundraising performance and opportunities.
- Innovation and Growth: Explore new opportunities and trends in fundraising, bringing fresh ideas to expand our reach and maximise our impact. Your leadership will be instrumental in embedding these initiatives across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for an individual with a deep understanding of fundraising, combined with the passion to lead a vital aspect of Vision Norfolk’s work. You will be driven by results, with a strategic mind-set and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. Essential skills and experience include:
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a senior fundraising role, with a proven ability to develop and implement successful strategies across multiple income streams.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience in motivating and guiding teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors, corporate partners, and community supporters.
- Proven experience in managing events, from concept to execution, and a track record of meeting income targets.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and the use of data to inform fundraising strategies.
- Financial acumen, including experience in budget management and financial planning within a fundraising context.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £35,580 per annum (negotiable dependent on experience)
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexibly for occasional evening and weekend work to support events.
- Location: Based at our Norwich office and community hub.
- Pension: stakeholder pension scheme with Royal London. Contributions 4% employee and 4% employer.
- Employee extras such as: Westfield Health Scheme covering eye tests and glasses, dental checks and treatment, physiotherapy, consultations etc. Canada Life Assurance covers all employees and pays 2 times annual salary on death of the employee.
Why Join Vision Norfolk?
This is more than just a fundraising role. It’s an opportunity to be a key player in the strategic growth of a charity that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives. You will be joining a dedicated team, committed to supporting people living with sight loss across Norfolk.
If you’re a creative, forward-thinking, experienced fundraising professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic charity, we want to hear from you.
Application Process
Please download and fully read the job description and complete the application form. All completed application forms are to be sent to [email protected]. When applying please clearly address the points in the person specification with examples in your application.
Download the job description and application form below:
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Shortlisting commencing from: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Interviews: w/c 14th October 2024
If you questions or concerns or require the application form in another format please contact us at [email protected].
Accredited Living Wage Employer
As part of our goal to attract and retain the best people to ensure we deliver high quality services, we have committed to paying staff at least the Real Living Wage as defined by the Living Wage Foundation. The Real Living Wage is currently £10.90 an hour, compared to the statutory ‘National Living Wage’, which currently stands at £10.42 an hour.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- communicating and promoting vacancies
- offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria
for the job - anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term
health condition, enabling them to stay in work - at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
