Fundraising Manager

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is thrilled to be partnering with Elephant Family, a part of The British Asian Trust, a bold and innovative conservation charity that protects Asia’s iconic wildlife through joyful and creative campaigns. We are looking for a driven and strategic Fundraising Manager to join on a maternity cover basis, helping to secure the vital resources that allow Elephant Family to thrive. This is a chance to make a meaningful difference while working with a passionate and imaginative team. 

In this maternity cover role, you will be central to Elephant Family’s fundraising efforts, developing and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, and event sponsors. You will create compelling opportunities for supporters to engage with the charity, helping to grow income streams and ensure financial sustainability. You will also support the delivery of high-profile events and manage associated data and reporting to provide a seamless and professional supporter experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong, lasting relationships with current and prospective donors and corporate partners. 
• Identify opportunities to grow giving, both individually and corporately, through personalised engagement strategies. 
• Create compelling proposals and presentations, aligning donor priorities with the charity’s funding needs. 
• Support the planning and execution of key fundraising events, including managing sponsors, guests, and event logistics. 
• Deliver effective stewardship to ensure donors feel valued, informed, and engaged with Elephant Family’s mission. 
• Track and report on fundraising progress, pipeline activity, and budgets, maintaining accurate donor records in Salesforce. 
• Collaborate across teams to ensure fundraising priorities are integrated into organisational strategy. 
• Ensure all fundraising activity complies with internal policies, legal requirements, and best practice standards. 
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Person Specification:

• Proven experience securing significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals and corporates. 
• Track record of managing and growing a portfolio of major donors, delivering ambitious targets. 
• Strong experience in event-related fundraising, including sponsorship management. 
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills. 
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure. 
• Proficiency with fundraising databases and creating high-quality proposals and presentations. 

What’s on Offer: 

• An exciting 6–8-month contract to cover a maternity period within a fantastic organisation. 
• A hybrid working pattern with just 2 days per-week onsite in London. 
• A salary of £35,000 to £40,000 for the successful candidate. 

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email). 

For further information on these fantastic organisations please visit https://www.britishasiantrust.org/ and https://elephant-family.org/.  

We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered. 

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.