Director Of Fundraising

Are you ready for an amazing opportunity to lead a dynamic and passionate fundraising team in London? Do you have the skills and experience to inspire and motivate donors, partners, and supporters to make a difference for our cause? If yes, then you might be the perfect candidate for the Director of Fundraising role! Don't miss this chance to apply now and join a fantastic organisation that is making a positive impact in the world!As the Director of the fundraising team, you will be responsible for driving and diversifying income generation from various sources, such as high net worth individuals, corporate partners, trusts and grants, digital and community fundraising. You will work closely with the Chief Executive, the Trustee Board, and the donors to develop and maintain strong relationships and deliver high impact, donor-centric stewardship. You will also oversee the fundraising strategy for the next three years, aligned with the organisational vision and mission, and ensure its effective implementation and evaluation. You will adhere to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising's Codes of Practice and follow due diligence processes for all gifts. You will also collaborate with your peers across the OnSide Network to share best practices and learn from each other. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will role-model the highest professional standards and live values.Salary:£55,000 - £60,000 per annumTo be successful as the Director of Fundraising, you will have:Experience in generating six-figure commitments from major donors (corporate, high net worth individuals, and grants & trusts) with an impressive track record in securing significant funds and meeting challenging financial targets, including both new business and account managementExperience of managing a pipeline of potential supporters and donors, and aligning their interests with a charity's needs in order to maximise the gift levelExperience of supporting senior colleagues and/or Trustees to learn the art, craft and science of fundraisingUnderstanding of issues affecting young people and disadvantaged communitiesProven experience in generating income from event & community fundraising as well as statutory sourcesManagement experienceAbility to make face-to-face approaches for funding from major donors and to negotiateStrategic, target-driven approach to fundraising and marketing activity development, knowing how best to deploy resource to maximise income generationOutstanding influencing and client facing skills, with an ability to communicate confidently with high level individuals and decision makersMeet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We DoUnitas are an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet's young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. We support North London's young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.Unitas Youth Zone opened its doors in June 2019 and since then we have welcomed thousands of young people through our doors. Unitas is a proud member of the OnSide network of Youth Zones.Join us in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people in North London. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, we value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.Many young people, particularly those from socio-economically deprived areas, face an endless maze of boredom, loneliness, and temptation, with nowhere to go and a lack of inspiring and productive activities to occupy their leisure time. The charity is dedicated to young people and makes a bold statement about the importance of giving young people high-quality places to go in their leisure time. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, our vision is to unite young people to fulfil their full potential.Don't miss this amazing opportunity to join us as our Director of Fundraising! Apply now and make a difference
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