Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for an Associate Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications in order to develop long term corporate relationships that benefit the community, bring in investment, skills and awareness of the charity.

This role requires a visionary leader who can encourage a bond with the charity, elevate the brand, effectively communicate the charity’s mission and impact, and drive sustainable growth through diversified fundraising initiatives.            

As an Associate Director of Fundraising , Marketing and Communications you will:

• Create and implement a diversified fundraising strategy to meet the financial goals of the organisation.

• Develop and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other key stakeholders.

• Achieve the annual fundraising targets and individual campaigns targets

• Manage the effectiveness of the external fundraising contract, ensuring the success of the work programme to achieve deliverables.

• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.

• Create and implement the volunteering programme.

• Research and write industry award applications, grant proposals or co-ordinate and contribute towards more formal tenders to secure funding from a range of funding streams including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

• Develop and implement donor recognition programs.

• Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to enhance the charity's brand and visibility.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder communication strategy that effectively articulates the charity’s mission, vision, and impact.

• Serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson for the organisation

• Lead and mentor the communications and fundraising team, finding opportunities for them to learn and develop. 

In order to be successful, you must have experienced :

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategies using a shared purpose approach.

• Experience developing relationships with businesses with a philanthropic facilitation approach.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities

• Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms

• Proficiency in fundraising databases and CRM systems

• Experience working to strict deadlines without compromising content and service.

• Ability to influence people’s thinking and develop long term relationships that benefit the community & Response.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum , pro rata

Contract type: Permanent, part-time , 3-4 days a week

Location: Oxford, hybrid working, 1 day a week in the office

Deadline: Monday 12th August at 8am  

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: CV and Supporting Statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.