Main Duties

To ensure that Capital and Revenue fundraising activities complement each other and maximise the potential for return.
To work with YTR colleagues to develop the Loyalty Ladder for customers and stakeholders.
Working with the Communications and Development Director to re-fresh, develop and administer a strategy for individual giving.
To lead on community fundraising, working with a team of volunteers to deliver a programme of activities and events throughout the year.
To work with YTR colleagues to identify sponsorship opportunities and build appropriate and lasting relationships with potential and existing sponsors of the Theatre and our work.
To co-ordinate and administer the Theatre's corporate partners scheme.
To develop a digital fundraising strategy.
To research and develop relationships with local and national Trusts and Foundations and to make applications for revenue and capital projects as required.
Plan and deliver fundraising events and galas.
To develop and implement YTR's Legacy Giving strategy.
To ensure that all necessary systems are in place and to keep accurate records of all fundraising activity.
To ensure that opportunities to claim Gift Aid on donations is maximised and to administer Gift Aid claims in a timely and accurate way.
To work with the Box Office Manager to maximise the potential of Spektrix CRM system.
Ensure that communication with other Theatre departments is effective and fundraising is an integrated part of the Theatre's collective work.
To develop relationship with other charities across the city and region, seeking out partnership opportunities as appropriate.
To be an ambassador for YTR.
To work a regular shift on Box Office.

Person Specification Essential

An excellent track record of fundraising for the Arts or Charitable sector, particularly in the areas of community fundraising, individual giving and corporate sponsorship
Experience of successful digital fundraising
Experience of planning and delivering high quality fundraising events
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Experience of budget control and presentation
Good knowledge of Gift Aid and tax incentives for charitable giving
Excellent attention to detail
A proactive, ambitious and enthusiastic approach.
A strong commercial acumen and professional approach
A passion for theatre
A good knowledge of trends and practice in fundraising

Desirable

A track record of making successful applications to Trusts and Foundations
Experience of using Spektrix
Experience of managing fundraising volunteers

Terms and Conditions

Working Hours: 40 hours a week, with the ability to work some evenings and weekends as required
Annual salary: £32,122pa
The salary will be paid monthly
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year
Notice Period Required: 2 weeks during the probationary period. Thereafter 2 months
The Theatre has a work based pension scheme

Development Manager (Full time/ Permanent)