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Join ThinkForward as the Fundraising Manager and make a key impact in empowering young people’s transition into the workforce
Overview
Salary
£43000
Location
Hybrid, within commuting distance of London
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
ThinkForward is an innovative charity that empowers young individuals to overcome obstacles and thrive in their transition into the workforce. The organization is implementing a three-year strategy to reach a larger number of under-served youth through coaching, promoting equity from school to work. With programs such as FutureMe, Making Strides, and Future Leaders, ThinkForward provides personalized coaching and employability activities to young people in various challenging circumstances.
Role Summary
- As the Fundraising Manager, you’ll play a vital role in establishing a sustainable funding base for our initiatives.
- Report directly to the Director of Development.
- Take charge of income generation activities, focusing primarily on trusts and foundations, and aiding individual giving efforts
- Regular in-person work as part of a hybrid working arrangement
Role Requirements
- Proven success in high-value fundraising, particularly trust and foundation income generation.
- Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
- Capability to work under pressure and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Application Process Details
- Email your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role as per person specifications to jobs@thinkforward.org.uk.
- If any reasonable adjustments are needed during the application process, please get in touch with us.
ThinkForward is a dynamic charity focused on supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed in their transition into the workforce. We are excited to launch a new three-year strategy aimed at reaching more under-served young people through the power of coaching, ensuring they experience equity from school to work. Our programmes like FutureMe, Making Strides, and Future Leaders target young individuals in various challenging circumstances, providing them with personalized coaching and employability activities.
The role: As the new Fundraising Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a sustainable funding base for our initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Development, you will lead income generation activities, particularly focusing on trusts and foundations, and support individual giving efforts. This position requires a proactive approach to meet and exceed fundraising targets and involves regular in-person work days as part of a hybrid working arrangement.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-value fundraising, especially in trust and foundation income generation. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. You should also be adept at building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits: ThinkForward offers a competitive salary starting at £43,000 per annum, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes pro rata 25 days of annual leave, additional office closure days, volunteering leave, a commitment to personal development, and more. We also provide a pension contribution that exceeds the statutory minimum and offer various employee discounts and support schemes.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role as per the person specification to [email removed - click apply for more details]. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us to arrange suitable accommodations.
