Income Generation Director

What will you be doing?

Kainé delivers arts, education and cultural awareness programmes that bring communities together across Leicester. To sustain and grow this work, we rely on strong, well-planned grant funding from local and national funders.

Our Board currently includes trustees with expertise in finance, strategy and programmes. We are now seeking a Fundraising Trustee to take a lead role in shaping and overseeing our grant funding activity at Board level.

This trustee will guide the development of major funding bids, maintain oversight of our funding pipeline and help ensure fundraising activity is realistic, well-prioritised and aligned with our strategic goals. You’ll work closely with programme and finance colleagues to ensure bids reflect genuine community need, clear outcomes and robust budgets.

The role is both strategic and practical. You’ll help the Board think long-term about financial sustainability while also supporting timely, high-quality bid submissions. This is a vital role as we navigate an increasingly competitive funding environment and pursue ambitious plans for growth.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with experience writing or overseeing successful grant bids, or managing fundraising initiatives. You should be confident turning community stories and data into compelling funding narratives.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are important. Experience working with or alongside finance teams is helpful.

An understanding of community-based, arts or education work is desirable, as is knowledge of the local or national funding landscape. Above all, you should be motivated by social impact and aligned with Kainé’s values.

What difference will you make?

Your contribution will directly support Kainé’s ability to deliver life-changing programmes for thousands of Leicester residents.

By strengthening our fundraising approach, you’ll help:

• Secure stable funding for core programmes
• Reduce financial uncertainty and risk
• Improve the quality and consistency of bids
• Build stronger, longer-term relationships with funders

Your work will enable the organisation to plan confidently, invest in people and programmes, and expand our impact while remaining financially responsible.