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About the Charity:
‘Ending Homelessness, Restoring Lives, and Sharing God’s Love.’
Rooted in Christian compassion, our mission is to ensure that every person in Leeds has access to shelter, support, and dignity - regardless of background - through compassionate care on their journeys out of homelessness.
About Our Employees:
The twin objectives of St George’s Crypt are the relief of hardship and poverty among those living with homelessness, poverty and addiction in the city of Leeds and beyond; and the advancement of the Christian religion for public benefit. Therefore, it is key for the employees and volunteers of the Crypt to be sympathetic to the Christian faith which underpins all our work.
Job Purpose:
To drive, lead and grow our income generation strategy. This senior leadership role has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
To play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future, working closely with the deputy CEO, senior leadership team, and trustees to ensure we have the resources needed to deliver lasting impact.
To increase income from the corporate sector and raise the organisation’s profile within the business community.
Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:
Strategy & Leadership
Ø Improve on and deliver the fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities and growth plans
Ø Lead, motivate, and develop the fundraising team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
Ø Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the leadership team
Ø Provide regular reporting and insights to the senior leadership team and Board of Trustees
Ø Following agreement of budget and discussions with departmental leads, prepare clear objectives for Fundraising.
Ø Have 3 121s with the team per annum followed by and annual appraisal review
Income Generation
Ø Grow and manage income across a range of streams, including:
Ø Identify and develop new funding opportunities and innovative approaches to income generation, particularly corporate donations and partnerships.
Ø Oversee budgets, forecasts, and income targets, ensuring financial sustainability
Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships
Ø Identify, secure, and grow corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and Charity of the Year relationships
Ø Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring effective stewardship and retention
Ø Develop tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, and presentations for corporate audiences
Ø Represent the organisation within the local and regional business community, including networking events
Ø Drive engagement opportunities including employee fundraising, volunteering, and corporate-led initiatives
Ø Oversee and grow existing corporate schemes, including the Angel Scheme
Ø Monitor corporate income performance against targets and provide regular reporting
Relationship Management
Ø Build and steward strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders
Ø Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing the organisation externally at meetings and events
Ø Work closely with communications and service teams to ensure compelling, accurate impact storytelling
Governance & Compliance
Ø Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical, compliant, and aligned with relevant regulations and best practice
Ø Manage risk across fundraising activities and ensure robust systems and processes are in place
Person Specification:
Essential requirements:
Desirable:
Please see the attached documents for full role details and information regarding the selection process
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