Head of Fundraising

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The Communications Department plays a central role in 'bringing to life' this charity's vision. The Head of Fundraising will oversee an exciting Direct Mail programme, generating approximately £8 million annually, while also inspiring creativity and innovation across fundraising activities. This is an opportunity for a dynamic and visionary fundraiser to join the charity to help grow income streams and inspire deeper supporter engagement, all while championing their mission.Your new role
Strategic Leadership

• Shape and deliver a fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation's vision and objectives.
• Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of creative and integrated fundraising campaigns across digital, broadcast, events and direct mail.
• Explore new ideas and opportunities to grow income, creating a diverse and sustainable portfolio of fundraising activities.
• Stay attuned to trends in charitable giving and apply insights to improve business fundraising impact.

Direct Mail Programme

• Lead a successful Direct Mail programme and ensure it meets engagement and financial targets. Look for ways to creatively further develop the programme, helping charities to engage with more people.
• Collaborate with Writing and Data teams to craft effective campaigns, including messaging, audience segmentation and impact reporting.
• Cultivate strong relationships with external suppliers to optimise print and postage costs.
• Drive continual improvement by testing, analysing, and enhancing donor acquisition, retention, and reactivation strategies.

Broader Fundraising Initiatives

• Develop and oversee other fundraising streams, such as digital fundraising and on-air broadcast appeals, in partnership with skilled in-house teams.
• Work alongside the Communications Director and Head of Strategic Partnerships to create compelling cases for support for major donors and trusts.
• Lead the planning and delivery of engaging and mission-driven broadcast fundraising appeals.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide creative and inspiring leadership to the fundraising team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Manage and mentor team members, including the Direct Mail Lead, Data Analysts, and others as required.
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure fundraising campaigns integrate seamlessly with the charity's broader goals.
• Encourage professional development within the team, building their confidence and skills in fundraising.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a senior fundraising role, with a track record of achieving financial targets across multiple income streams.
• Specialist knowledge and hands-on experience in Direct Mail fundraising.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of planning, executing, and evaluating complex campaigns.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in crafting compelling fundraising content.

What you'll get in return
This is a permanent opportunity, based in Staffordshire. The salary is £45,000-£50,000, depending on experience. This role is hybrid, offering you the opportunity to work from home twice per week once fully competent in the role.
What you need to do now

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