Development Director

We are on a mission to champion change and celebrate diversity in classical music– do you have the fundraising skills to help us? After nine successful years of growth, underpinned by a strong mission, clear artistic vision and successful fundraising, the Chineke! Foundation is looking for a Development Director to lead fundraising and stakeholder management. The Development Director will play a vital role in helping the Chineke! Foundation fulfil its potential. The Development Director will be responsible for fundraising from all sources, including trusts and foundations, public funders, corporate sponsors and individuals. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as a part of our small, dynamic team of management staff, Chineke!’s Development Director will play a vital role in securing funding for projects including concerts and tours by the Chineke! Orchestra and Chineke! Junior Orchestra, and our Learning & Participation programme. You will work closely with colleagues to gain an in-depth understanding of all projects, including budgets, which will enable you to make applications to carefully targeted potential sources.Person specificationEssential:Extensive fundraising experience and proven track record of delivery of securing multiple 5 and 6-figure grants from a range of sources Experience of researching and writing successful trust and foundation applicationsExperience with managing a fundraising database Experience working with colleagues to establish project budgets and plansExperience of managing and reporting on major multi-year grantsUnderstanding of current fundraising issues – including the motivation behind organisations’ inclination to give, whether corporate, trusts, individuals or public bodiesAbility to identify and follow up in a timely manner on all potential sources of funding A high standard of communication in written and spoken EnglishAbility to talk confidently to potential and existing supporters about Chineke! and its work Outstanding networking skills in a range of settingsAbility to work from home and Chineke! office at Woolwich Works in GreenwichCommitment to advancing the cause of diversity in the artsA strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously, and a willingness to work occasional irregular hours including weekends and/or whenever projects take placeStrong general IT skillsDesirable:A strong understanding of classical music and the industry around itExperience of fundraising in classical music or the arts sector more generallyExperience in reporting for a Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation Experience reporting directly to a Board of trusteesJob description Reporting to the Managing Director and in coordination with the MD, Artistic Director and Learning & Participation Manager, you will work to identify and understand all future Chineke! projects and their funding needs. Research appropriate Trusts, Foundations, Individuals and Corporate sponsors to whom you will make written applicationsMeet with potential supporters to understand their giving criteriaWrite applications which meet our funding needs and the giving criteria of potential donors, and submit applications either by post or on-lineAttend Chineke! projects as necessary to gain an in-sight into their successWrite post-project reports to major funders, as requiredAttend Chineke! board meetings to report to the trustees on fundraising progress including applications made and their outcome, and applications plannedEnsure that donors’ funding requirements are met, for example inclusion of name and log in concert programmes, mention in Chineke! audited accountsWork in co-ordination with the Managing Director on applications to Arts Council EnglandMaintain a data-base of all applications made and their outcomeOrganise fundraising events to attract support particularly from individual donorsContribute to the Development Plan by writing a Fundraising Strategy which will inform and guide Chineke!’s fundraising activities over the coming five yearsContributing to a supportive and collegiate culture within the Chineke! Orchestra Terms of Employment:Salary: £45,000 - £49,000 depending on experience Working hours: this is a full-time position, working an average of 40 hours per week including some work outside of regular office hours and at weekends.The work will involve a balance of working from Chineke! Foundation’s offices at Woolwich Works in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, working at rehearsal and concert venues and working from home20 days’ holiday per annum plus statutory holidays in the first year of employment rising by 1 day’s holiday per annum for each year of service up to a maximum of 25 days’ holiday, plus statutory holidays. Probationary period of six months during which one month’s notice on both sides. After the probationary period, there will be two months’ notice on both sides.There will be a number of professional development opportunities connected to this role and these will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidateHow to applyIf you have any queries, or wish to apply for the post, please send your CV and covering letter to Ellie Argente, Concert and Tour Manager: ##### Application Deadline: Monday 29th April 6pm Interviews: May 2024
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