Regional Fundraising Manager

We are current looking for a Regional Fundraising Manager.  This role will be based at Scottish SPCA HQ in Dunfermline with mix of remote working and travel across Scotland as required.

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information. 
•    Hours – 35 hours per week, 5 days per week
•    Salary – £33,651 per annum (FTE)
•    Contract Type – Permanent 

About the Scottish SPCA
As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 185 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are Scotland’s animal champions.
 

What does a Regional Fundraising Manager do? 
As a member of the fundraising management team, the Regional Fundraising Manager will develop regional community fundraising across Scotland, maximise on local, national and third party community and events opportunities and lead on the development of national volunteer led fundraising. You will lead the Regional Fundraising team, each responsible for a geographical patch, creating and promoting a collaborative team culture not just within your own team, but within the wider department and organisation.  You will ensure a Scotland-wide fundraising approach for the Scottish SPCA, utilising our brand and our presence across local communities. You will deliver a range of agreed products, working with the Supporter Experience team to ensure excellent stewardship is delivered to DIY fundraisers and volunteers.
 

Overview of main duties and responsibilities
•    Develop, maintain and role model excellent internal collaboration skills with relevant departments, whilst contributing to new and improved ways of team working and project management.
•    Manage the Regional Community Fundraising team, ensuring they are ambitious, proactive and collaborative.
•    Lead on and work with the Regional Community Fundraising team, the wider department and the Head of Fundraising to develop and deliver Society-wide fundraising engagement, as well as with the People Development team to upskill colleagues and raise awareness of fundraising.
•    Work with Operations colleagues to ensure fundraising opportunities are noticed and delivered effectively and safely.
•    Research and identify new opportunities to engage community supporters, keeping a close eye on new innovations and opportunities within the sector.
•    Work with the wider department to capitalise on new and changing fundraising opportunities, with a proactive approach to adopting new ways of working.
•    Lead the Regional Fundraising team in ensuring the Society has a presence across all communities within Scotland, working with Operations colleagues as appropriate and developing and utilising volunteer networks to maximise on these opportunities.
•    Lead the Regional Fundraising team in stewarding SMEs, building relationships with local businesses and attending local networking events, whilst also identifying high-value Corporate opportunities to share with the Corporate Fundraising team.
•    Work with the wider team to develop a Speakers Network, ensuring a process of data sharing and a fundraising presence across all educational talks.
•    Ensure an excellent supporter experience at all times – lead the Regional Fundraising team and work with the Supporter Experience team to ensure supporter and DIY fundraiser journeys are first class.
•    Strategically plan a calendar of Scottish SPCA led events, ensuring a high ROI at all times, attracting a range of supporter demographics whilst also managing resource and taking a ‘quality over quantity’ approach.
•    Capitalise on high ROI opportunities, such as third party and challenge events, and work closely with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to ensure they receive appropriate promotion.
•    Work with the Volunteer Programme Manager to develop and deliver a fundraising volunteering strategy with a focus on recruiting and retaining  volunteers across the country, as well as providing a range of supportive training and engagement materials.
•    Monitor and manage planned activity throughout the year, including budgets.

Please see full Job Description link for more detailed information on the role. 
 

What makes a good Regional Fundraising Manager? 
•    3+ years’ experience within fundraising, ideally within regional, community or events.
•    Experience of people management.
•    Experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategy.
•    Experience managing budget and reporting on KPIs.
•    Experience managing multiple projects.
•    Experience working and negotiating with suppliers.
•    Ability to project manage

We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended.  This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission.
 

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equine Welfare Member of the National Equine Welfare Council.
 

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