Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Reports to: CEO

Location: Brixton, London

Working hours: Full-time (35 hours a week), FTC 12 months (with possibility of
extension)

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Applications start date: 1st January 2025

Application deadline: 17th January 2025, 11.59pm

We are seeking a dynamic, highly organised, and results-driven Fundraising Manager to lead the fundraising efforts of HHUGS. The role involves developing innovative strategies to maximise income, managing donor relationships, overseeing impactful
campaigns, and handling grant applications.

The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in shaping HHUGS’ fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Campaigns

  • Develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy aligned with HHUGS’
    organisational goals.
  •  Plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising campaigns, including Islamic calendar events (e.g., Ramadan, Hajj) and seasonal initiatives (e.g., Winter Campaign, Back to School).
  • Identify and explore new fundraising opportunities, including corporate
    partnerships, community events, and online platforms.
  • Oversee the creation of compelling fundraising materials and campaigns,
    ensuring alignment with HHUGS’ values and mission.

Grant Applications and Management

  • Research and identify relevant grant opportunities from trusts, foundations, and
    other funding bodies.
  • Write and submit compelling grant applications, ensuring alignment with HHUGS’ mission and funding criteria.
  • Build and maintain relationships with grant-making organisations to enhance
    funding opportunities.
  • Ensure proper reporting and compliance with grant conditions, providing
    updates to funders as required.
  • Track and manage grant income, ensuring funds are allocated and reported
    accurately in collaboration with the Finance Manager.

Donor Relations and Stewardship

  • Build and maintain relationships with individual donors, major givers, and
    corporate sponsors.
  • Develop and implement a donor stewardship plan to encourage repeat giving
    and long-term loyalty.
  • Ensure timely acknowledgements of donations and maintain accurate records
    of donor interactions.

Community Engagement and Outreach

  • Coordinate with community organisations, Islamic societies, and local groups to
    increase grassroots fundraising efforts.
  • Organise fundraising events and challenges to engage diverse audiences.
  • Develop campaigns to recruit community ambassadors and volunteer
    fundraisers.

Marketing and Digital Fundraising

  • Collaborate with the Marketing team to design and execute digital fundraising
    campaigns on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and JustGiving.
  • Leverage analytics tools to optimise digital fundraising performance and donor
  • acquisition strategies.
  • Explore innovative digital tools and trends to enhance online fundraising efforts.
    Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance
  • Track and report on key fundraising and grant metrics, providing regular updates
    to the CEO and Board of Trustees.
  • Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant regulations, including
    GDPR and charity law.
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate allocation and
    reporting of fundraising income and grant funds.

 Team Management

  • Lead and mentor a team of fundraising volunteers to achieve campaign and
    grant-related goals.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as Marketing, Beneficiary Support,
    and Finance, to ensure seamless campaign execution.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  •  Degree or equivalent experience in a related field (desirable).
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
  • Proven experience in leading successful fundraising campaigns in the charity
    sector (essential).
  • Strong understanding of charity fundraising regulations and best practices
    (essential).
  • Experience in writing and managing grant applications, including compliance and reporting (essential).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential).
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with donors, corporate
    sponsors, and grant-makers (essential).
  • Experience in digital fundraising and using online platforms effectively
    (essential). 
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising software (desirable).
  • Understanding of Islamic giving principles, such as zakat and sadaqah
    (desirable).

Attitude and Disposition

  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills (essential).
  • Creative and innovative in campaign development (essential).
  • Passion for HHUGS’ mission and values (essential).
  • Highly organised with strong project management skills (essential).
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines (essential).

Terms & Conditions

The post holder must be available for the core hours of 9am-5pm weekdays from our office. Occasional work on evenings and weekends is required. Salary is dependent on experience, with a holiday allowance of 28 days per annum, including public holidays.

The post holder must be legally entitled to work in the UK, with no contract indications in personal background or criminal record indicating unsuitability to work with children, youth, ex-offenders, or vulnerable clients.

The post holder will undertake any other duties of a similar nature, which are
commensurate with the grade and seniority of the post.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret that we will not be able to contact applicants unless you are shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours of the application deadline, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

How to Apply

Please send a completed application form (inclusive of two references) and a copy of
your CV to [email protected].

Interviews will be held as applications are received.