Department/parish: Curia Central Services Office
Job title: Fundraising Development Officer/Manager
The Diocese of Nottingham has identified a clear and pressing need for a professional fundraising capability within our Diocese to identify and take full advantage of funding opportunities through a coordinated approach to increasing donations, grants, and legacies in support of the Mission of the Church across our parishes.
To lead the strategic development of this fundraising capability, we are seeking either: -
A Fundraising Development Manager: An accomplished Fundraising Specialist, with evidence of a successful track record in fundraising for a faith organisation or other relevant charity, or alternatively;
A Fundraising Development Officer: A seasoned Charity Professional who can demonstrate achievement in project management, research, and communications and who, with training and support over the next 2 years, is able to develop into this fundraising leadership role in its fullness.
The primary aim of the role is to establish the capacity to drive fundraising in support of mission and outreach initiatives throughout the Diocese, promoting the three spiritual themes: Encounter, Discipleship, and Missionary Discipleship.
Guided by the Diocesan Mission Enabling Team (MET) and local Parishes, the Fundraising Development Officer/Manager will identify and provide support to projects and initiatives that foster a missionary spirit for evangelising the contemporary world. Additionally, he or she will work on initiatives aimed at preserving our Catholic heritage for mission, including appropriate building projects.
Through the formulation of the Fundraising & Development Strategy, and its execution, this role will offer fundraising leadership and guidance, encompassing our approach to regular parish giving, our legacy program, and securing grant funding.
The Fundraising Development Officer/Manager will extend fundraising support to Parishes and Diocesan Departments, helping to shape projects that effectively advance the goals of both the Diocese and individual Parishes. This includes identifying funding opportunities, crafting fundraising strategies, overseeing their implementation, providing advice on Diocesan capital expenditure proposals, and assisting in the preparation of grant funding applications to relevant funding bodies.
Working closely with contracted external bid writers, fundraisers, and project managers, this role will facilitate the transfer of knowledge and expertise to fundraisers within the Diocese and its network of Parishes.
Based at: Diocesan Curial Offices in Nottingham, with regular travel around the Diocese and occasionally elsewhere in the UK. The opportunity for a significant proportion of home working is possible if fulfilment of objectives allows.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week. Out of hours will be necessary on occasions. Overtime will not be paid.
Contract: Fixed term - 2 years, likely to become permanent if objectives achieved.
Salary: Depending upon qualifications and experience.
Accomplished Fundraising Specialist: £35,000 - £44,000
Charity Professional (developmental role): £29,000 - £36,000
Line Manager: Chief Operating Office
