The Development Manager (HNW&MD) will be responsible for developing and delivering a fundraising strategy to raise funds to support the delivery of the DPT project.

Your role will cover the development of multiple income streams, some from a standing start, focusing on high net worth and major donors. You will work closely with the Team to identify suitable opportunities, build relationships with stakeholders and maximise income from a range of income channels.

You will work with the Team in establishing an effective framework to increase and ensure a healthy return from high net worth and major donor giving.

Background

Dundee Heritage Trust runs two highly respected and vibrant museums – The Royal Research Ship Discovery/Discovery Point and Verdant Works.  Both sites are fully accredited museums and have won numerous awards, both national and international, as well as being 5 star rated attractions with Visit Scotland. Both the polar and jute collections are Recognised Collections of National Significance. At this exciting time in Dundee Heritage Trust’s history, a major appeal is underway to transform RRS Discovery and Discovery Point to secure its future as an internationally significant centre for Antarctic heritage, environment and learning.  The Development Team is being expanded to support the delivery of the Discovery Point Transformed project.

Base

This post requires your base to be at the Dundee Heritage Trust HQ but a flexible working pattern can be developed, including working from home as work demands.  The number of days in the office and at home will be discussed with you prior to you starting your role and kept under review.

Organisational Relationships

Working under the direction of the Heritage & Exhibitions Director (HED) and working alongside a Development Manager (0.6 FTE) and their reports including Development Officers (1.6 FTE) and an Assistant (0.2 FTE).

Essential:

• Relevant qualification or level of professional experience.
• Fundraising skills and demonstrable experience of high net worth and major donor campaigns.
• Experience of developing a capital appeal campaign.
• Strong track record of securing high level funding and meeting fundraising targets.
• Excellent fundraising experience and skill with proven ability to manage complex bids, report writing and proofreading.
• Financial management skills including supporting the Team in budget preparations and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships at all levels with a broad stakeholder base (including Board members).
• Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate workflows between team members to meet deadlines for bids or reporting purposes.
• Ability to work independently and take a proactive approach to problem solving and identifying new opportunities.
• Applied knowledge of current legislative frameworks and fundraising best practice within the charitable sector
• Experience in developing fundraising strategies and brokering partnerships
• Ability to work under pressure and problem solve

Desirable:

• Experience of fundraising within an arts, heritage and/or cultural context
• Knowledge of, or strong interest in, the museums/development themes i.e. historic ships, polar exploration, Antarctica, climate change, industrial/social heritage.
• Fundraising experience with statutory, trusts & foundations, individuals and corporate fundraising.
• Experience of working with or alongside volunteers, including using their support to promote fundraising projects
• Events management for fundraising purposes
• Social media skills
• Holder of a UK Driving License

Please contact Alan Surgeon at [email protected] to arrange a confidential discussion about the post.

Suitable applicants will then be invited to apply with a CV and Cover Letter.

The Job Description can be downloaded here.