Fundraising Manager

We are looking for a talented Fundraising Manager to join our growing international team and support us in our mission to create a better world for humans and animals alike. 

Salary: £36,000 to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience 
Contract: full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week 
Reports to: COO 
Work base: home-based within the UK 

About Veganuary 
Be part of a small, but dynamic organisation that makes headlines in January and throughout the year! 
Veganuary’s positive approach to veganism is making a measurable difference for animals and has spared millions of lives since our launch in 2014. Our participant numbers continue to grow exponentially, as do our partnerships with the corporate world, including restaurants, supermarkets, and food retailers. 
 
Role Description 
The Fundraising Manager will optimise and execute the organisation’s fundraising activities in the UK. You will be responsible for a broad span of duties, from developing email marketing appeals and writing grant proposals to optimising and managing our development database (Salesforce), keeping regular contact with our donors and leading on our corporate sponsorship program. Some administrative assistance will be available to support the successful candidate in this role. 

Key Accountabilities 
* Lead and support the implementation of direct fundraising activities (including direct mail, digital fundraising, grant writing, donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships and database management) in close cooperation with the COO, CEO, our communications team and our international corporate engagement staff 
* Manage the charity’s fundraising regulation responsibilities 
* Conduct research on fundraising opportunities 
* Identify and implement emerging fundraising revenue streams 
* Monitor results of revenue initiatives and prepare periodic reports on progress and efficiency 
* Develop and track proposals and reports with major donors, foundations and companies 
* Liaise with our external data protection officer to ensure compliance 
* Oversee and manage our Salesforce database for fundraising purposes 
* Other reasonable duties that may be required 

Person Specification  
* Minimum of four years’ relevant experience in a similar role with demonstrable experience in the fundraising sector 
* Experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic fundraising activities, with verifiable success 
* Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Salesforce, Microsoft 365 (particularly Excel) and Pardot 
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
* Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
* Self-motivated and able to work well in a team-driven environment 
* Exceptional organisational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multi-task 
* Ability to maintain confidentiality