We are delighted to be working with this amazing Leeds based charity who support deprived people in the city of Leeds and are driven to give everyone the same opportunity.� They are focused on hope and happiness and deliver projects to connect people.� They are now looking for an experienced bid and fundraising manager with experience to join their team.� This role will be at senior management level and will be responsible for the following.���
- Providing a strategic business plan to generate sufficient income to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
- Work with the Chief Executive Officer and other partner agencies to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy, including bid writing, cost and scope potential proposals for income generation projects
- Lead and project manage tenders and funding bids including bid writing and budget development on a timely basis
- Develop, document and implement the Business Development and fundraising action plan whilst managing the delivery of the plan against agreed targets.�
- Lead the fundraising subgroup to ensure the effective delivery of the fundraising action plan.
- Support the Funded Projects Manager with continuation funding bids and the identification of additional levels of incremental income or opportunity to create additional income
- Inspire, lead and motivate staff
- Motivate supporters and service users to develop innovative fundraising activities that achieve the fundraising KPI
- Raise awareness of the vision and mission of the charity�
- Work with the CEO and Funded Projects Manager to identify, plan and complete fundraising applications and contract tenders.
- Develop a fundraising strategy and lead a fundraising sub group in executing the strategy, reporting to the board, and delivering against KPI targets
- Identify, develop and manage relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups and individuals.
- Create a calendar of events for supporters and fundraisers to attend.
- Attend networking events and exhibitions.
- Liaise with the Chief Executive Officer on the development and implementation of any new business or community projects.