Head of Development

  • Contract
  • Remote

Cause4


Job Description

REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENTERPRISE

JOB LOCATION: Predominantly homeworking, with a requirement to attend team meetings in Cambridge, London or another location, for which travel costs will be covered.

JOB COMMITMENT: Up to 40 hours a week, willing to consider flexible working or freelance arrangements.

SALARY: £38,000 – £42,000 depending on experience, with regular review, training and benefits.

Programme Design & Innovation: We design and deliver sector changing programmes and can support organisations from R&D, through to the roll out of major initiatives.

Fundraising & Philanthropy: Our work ranges from crafting a fundraising Case for Support through to the development and implementation of complex fundraising campaigns.

Support & Advice: From our free strategy Power Hours to CEO coaching and Governance reviews, we provide a range of support to Executives, Leaders and Trustees.

Training: Our expert training ranges from the basics of fundraising, to chairing a board. We deliver face to face or virtual training, extensive e-learning activities, and large-scale programmes.

BENEFITS

An exciting opportunity to join a growing team and join us for team events, access to cultural activities, networking opportunities, skills development sessions and more.

Access to a range of training courses to develop your skills.

Regular reviews and feedback, working closely with the Director of Development and Enterprise to progress in your role against set objectives.

Remote working and fully flexible working options between 8am and 7pm (40 hours per week). Note freelance arrangements will be considered.

30 days holiday a year inclusive of public holidays.

Private pension, health benefits and death in service insurance.

Cause4 is invested in the wellbeing of its staff and has a dedicated Mental Health Champion, offers a generous health cash plan and counselling support.

Job Requirements

At least three years’ experience of working in the charity sector and fundraising – with at least one year at Head of Development level, with experience of developing and implementing strategic documents. Specific expertise in capital fundraising would be beneficial, but not essential.

Demonstrable commitment to Cause4’s values.

A talented writer, able to draft applications and written material to a high level.

Ability to think strategically to create programme and campaign solutions for clients and Cause4.

Ability to consult widely to draw up effective programmes, synthesising complex information to come up with pragmatic solutions.

An interest or expertise in one or more of our key disciplines of charity, arts, sport or education.

Experience in preparing reports and presentations, which require strategic thought.

A strong-coordinator, & able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

A proven track record of successfully leveraging income from a range of sources

Job Responsibilities

To deliver specific fundraising activities and development programmes across a portfolio of clients, including developing and leading strategies, business plans, and leading on fundraising and marketing campaigns.

To work with clients to effectively implement fundraising strategies, securing funding from statutory funders, Trusts and Foundations, individuals and corporate donors. This will include bid writing, setting up and running individual giving and corporate giving schemes and other fundraising work as needed.

To support event development/running of fundraising events.

Helping to identifying key fundraising prospects for clients.

To work collaboratively and effectively with key stakeholders, including funders, speakers, and charity representatives, for the wider benefit of both Cause4 and individual colleagues.

To support the delivery fundraising training to various clients across the wider Cause4 portfolio.

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