Interim Director of Fundraising and Communications

Description:

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Interim Director of Fundraising and Communications to lead our development efforts during a critical transition period. This role will provide leadership, continuity, and strategic oversight of fundraising and communications initiatives while we conduct a search for a permanent Director of Fundraising and Communications. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on development professional with the ability to maintain donor relationships, manage ongoing fundraising and communications / marketing activities, and support a smooth handover to the permanent hire.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:
 

• Hold a professional relevant degree level qualification in Business or related discipline
   

Experience:
 

• A minimum of 3 year’s managerial/leadership experience within the last 5 years.
• Substantial fundraising and marketing experience.
• Experience of strategic plan development and implementation.
• In depth knowledge of the various fundraising /communications disciplines including knowledge of communication tools and media/press relations.
• In depth knowledge of related fields (branding and public relations).
• Excellent knowledge of financial planning and budgetary procedures.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising management information systems.
• In depth knowledge of the voluntary and charity sector.