Deputy Director of Fundraising
Posted today by Solace Womens Aid
Deputy Director of Fundraising
Camden/Remote (Minimum 2 days in Camden Head Office)
About Us
Solace Women’s Aid is dedicated to ending the harm caused by gender-based violence. We work with women and children, offering services that are tailored to the unique needs of survivors. Our approach is holistic and empowering, partnering with survivors to help them achieve independent, abuse-free lives.
We are now looking for a Deputy Director of Fundraising to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary between £54,540 - £58,580 per annum
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development, including internal career progression and training
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and innovative fundraising and business development professional to play a crucial role in the financial health of a leading intersectional feminist organisation.
In this rewarding role, you will have the chance to grow your professional career, all while fuelling real change in a mission-driven environment dedicated to ending gender-based violence.
What’s more, you will discover the flexibility of remote working allowing you to develop a positive work/life balance where your contributions will make a real difference to victims and survivors. So, if you’re ready to bring your skills to an empowering and supportive environment, read on and apply today!
The Role
As Deputy Director of Fundraising, you will oversee and manage our income generation activities to ensure we can continue with our vital work.
Specifically, you will lead the development of tenders and grant applications, manage individual giving and corporate partnerships, and oversee our training and consultancy function.
Leading a team of fundraising and business development staff, you will ensure they achieve an annual net income target of approximately £2 million, collaborating with colleagues to support and enable strategic initiatives.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop and implement strategies for both statutory and non-statutory funding streams
- Drive innovation in our income generation approaches
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices
- Collaborate closely with our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team
About You
To be considered as a Deputy Director of Fundraising, you will need:
- Proven experience in a senior fundraising or business development role
- A successful track record of achieving income generation targets
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- A strategic mindset with the ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Please note: This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010.
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, and we're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you’re unsure about your suitability or have questions, please reach out to our recruitment team.
The closing date for this role is 30th November 2024
Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Senior Fundraising Manager, Director of Development, Income Generation Manager, or Fundraising and Partnerships Director.
Webrecruit and Solace Women’s Aid are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a lasting impact as our Deputy Director of Fundraising, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Camden/Remote (Minimum 2 days in Camden Head Office)
About Us
Solace Women’s Aid is dedicated to ending the harm caused by gender-based violence. We work with women and children, offering services that are tailored to the unique needs of survivors. Our approach is holistic and empowering, partnering with survivors to help them achieve independent, abuse-free lives.
We are now looking for a Deputy Director of Fundraising to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary between £54,540 - £58,580 per annum
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development, including internal career progression and training
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and innovative fundraising and business development professional to play a crucial role in the financial health of a leading intersectional feminist organisation.
In this rewarding role, you will have the chance to grow your professional career, all while fuelling real change in a mission-driven environment dedicated to ending gender-based violence.
What’s more, you will discover the flexibility of remote working allowing you to develop a positive work/life balance where your contributions will make a real difference to victims and survivors. So, if you’re ready to bring your skills to an empowering and supportive environment, read on and apply today!
The Role
As Deputy Director of Fundraising, you will oversee and manage our income generation activities to ensure we can continue with our vital work.
Specifically, you will lead the development of tenders and grant applications, manage individual giving and corporate partnerships, and oversee our training and consultancy function.
Leading a team of fundraising and business development staff, you will ensure they achieve an annual net income target of approximately £2 million, collaborating with colleagues to support and enable strategic initiatives.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop and implement strategies for both statutory and non-statutory funding streams
- Drive innovation in our income generation approaches
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices
- Collaborate closely with our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team
About You
To be considered as a Deputy Director of Fundraising, you will need:
- Proven experience in a senior fundraising or business development role
- A successful track record of achieving income generation targets
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- A strategic mindset with the ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Please note: This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010.
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, and we're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you’re unsure about your suitability or have questions, please reach out to our recruitment team.
The closing date for this role is 30th November 2024
Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Senior Fundraising Manager, Director of Development, Income Generation Manager, or Fundraising and Partnerships Director.
Webrecruit and Solace Women’s Aid are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a lasting impact as our Deputy Director of Fundraising, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- 04/11/2024
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- JTAAT3011/SG
- Job ID:
- 222589351
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