Fundraising Director

Marble Hill Community Project

Job Title: Fundraising Manager/Director

Location: Twickenham

Salary: £40-45,000 FTE depending on experience

Part-time role: Minimum 15 hours per week (flexible working arrangements)

Other: Initial 6 month engagement with potential to extend, subject to review

This wide-ranging and vital role to help develop a new community hub at Marble Hill Playcentres in Richmond requires an experienced Fundraiser who has worked on capital campaigns (ideally £1M+) and also ideally has some experience of grant & trust and community fundraising. 

Purpose of the role: 

We are raising money to be used for the development of an inclusive and sustainable community hub, benefitting 3 charities (Marble Hill Playcentres, Skylarks and the Otakar Kraus Music Trust), the Mandarin Ducklings Nursery and for the use of the wider community. This development will include renovation of the buildings and landscaping of the outdoor space. We are working in conjunction with English Heritage, the landowners. 

The renovated building and space will allow the community organisations involved in the project to generate the revenue needed to maintain this important community asset and to support the charities' missions: enabling children from all families to enjoy adventurous play; working with children with additional needs & their families; and providing music therapy to children and adults. 

To enable more children and young people including those with SEND and from low income families to attend fully accessible play and activities, including music, on a green public space, and to build relationships in and across communities for families and the wider community.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced individual to raise approximately £3 million from various funds, including the National Lottery Community Fund, Hampton Fund, Richmond Parish Lands, as well as other capital and revenue funding sources. 

The role will also include: 

• development and management of major donor fundraising 

  acquiring new sponsors and growing partnerships to raise income and drive engagement

  community engagement and fundraising
  researching and writing grant applications for new income from Trusts, Foundations and high value donors
  identifying new opportunities which lead to increased financial support

  develop and manage implementation of all community and events activity focusing on fundraising and raising awareness

   

Experience required:

• Experience in at least 1 or 2 of the following areas:  

- A proven track record in securing funding from trusts, foundations and industry supporters

- Significant experience in securing grant income from corporate and other foundations for project

-Specific funding (£1M+) - experience developing larger scale, high value partnerships

• Knowledge of the trust/grant fundraising landscape
• Proficient in developing impactful campaigns and messaging 
• Effective at influencing stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about building strong local communities, community centres, and the importance of having inclusive and sustainable resources available to all

This is a crucial role for the charity, one that will be instrumental in whether the project succeeds. You will work closely with the Project Director and the Steering Committee as well as with community organisations as needed. Proficient financial forecasting and reporting skills are essential, and you must be a team player, willing work with a number of different stakeholders. You will be required from time to time to attend events on behalf of the charity.

Find out more:

To find out more about the project please visit www.mhcp.org.uk, or alternatively contact projectdirector@marblehillplaycentres.com