Worcestershire Cricket Foundation New Head of Fundraising and Partnerships Worcester · hybrid £[...]
Summary of Job Purpose:
Worcestershire Cricket Foundationis seeking an ambitious and relationship-focused Head of Fundraising &Partnerships to lead the development and delivery of a sustainable incomegeneration strategy.
The role will focus on securingand growing corporate partnerships, sponsorships, grants, donations, andcommunity support that enable the Foundation to deliver its mission of providingmore opportunities for all.
This is a key strategic position,responsible for building long-term relationships with businesses, trusts,foundations across Worcestershire and Dudley. The successful candidate willplay a vital role in helping the Foundation expand its impact and reach morepeople through inclusive cricket and community programmes.
Role Description & Person Specification
Strategy & Income Generation
- ·Develop andimplement a sustainable fundraising strategy aligned with the Foundation'sstrategic objectives.
- ·Identify and secure new fundingopportunities from trusts, foundations, public sector, CSR partnerships andgrant-making organisations.
- ·Build relationships with associated fundraising partners tobroaden the reach and impact of the work of the Foundation.
- ·Secure bothrestricted and unrestricted income streams to support programme delivery andorganisational growth.
- ·Exploreopportunities for community investment, donations and in-kind support.
- ·Maximisefundraising through new and innovative methods including campaigns fordonations, charity of the year partnerships, legacy giving, major donors, employeevolunteering and payroll giving.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
- ·Identify,research, and grow potential corporate and commercial partners.
- ·Build, manage,and grow relationships with businesses, sponsors, funders, and donors.
- ·Act as theprimary contact for corporate partners, ensuring partnership benefits aredelivered effectively.
- ·Developpartnership packages and opportunities that deliver mutual value.
Work closely withthe following stakeholders to maximise opportunities:
- England & Wales Cricket Board
- WorcestershireCounty Cricket Club
- Local Authorities
- Integrated CareSystem
- Businesses
- Universities
- Schools
- Communityorganisations
- Charitable Trusts
Events, Networking & Community Engagement
- ·Lead the planningand delivery of fundraising, sponsorship, and networking events such as Street6’s, Golf Day and other WCF events.
- ·Represent theFoundation at business forums, networking events, and community engagements
- ·Work withmarketing and communications colleagues to maximise recognition of partners andsponsors.
Finance & Training
- ·Develop annualfundraising targets, manage budgets and pipelines.
- ·Developing future fundraising staff and providing training.
Impact Evaluation & Reporting
- ·Monitor fundraising performance against agreedtargets and KPIs.
- ·Work withcolleagues to monitor and evaluate programme outcomes.
- ·Produce regularreports for the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and funding partners.
- ·Create impact reports for partners, funders, andstakeholders.
- ·Use data andinsight to demonstrate social value and return on investment.
- ·Maintain accuraterecords using CRM and fundraising systems.