[Hiring] Development Manager @Raspberry Pi Foundation

Role Description

We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team to support our ambitious, global mission to democratise computing and AI education for all young people. You’ll build and manage a global portfolio of strategic, high-value funding partners that share and advance our mission. Through effective relationship building and account management, you’ll engage donors with the aim of growing their long-term support for our work.

The ideal candidate will have experience of successful corporate/institutional partnership development and/or stewardship at a national or international scale. You may also have experience working with trusts and foundations or securing sponsorship for events.

We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop a pipeline of funding opportunities, establishing relationships that will lead to new partnerships or donations
• Manage a portfolio of existing partners, developing and implementing engagement strategies to strengthen these relationships
• Match funders’ objectives with the Foundation's programmes and goals
• Prepare funding applications, proposals, presentations, and pitches, working collaboratively across the Foundation to support the development of these documents
• Evaluate and report on partner activities to ensure goals are achieved and the impact of their support is shared
• Develop and implement engaging and bespoke stewardship plans
• Accurately capture information using our CRM (Salesforce) pipeline process
• Support colleagues as they develop new donor relationships to secure grants and donations
• Develop and maintain updated knowledge of the Foundation’s programmes and associated funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in securing and developing long-term corporate partnerships and/or high value income (£50K+)
• Competence in using a CRM or equivalent system
• Effectiveness in working with multiple stakeholders across organisations to achieve solutions and deliver results
• Evidence of highly adaptable interactions with a wide range of people, with experience in advocacy, networking, and negotiation
• Practical knowledge of preparing and presenting a compelling case for support in various forms, including in person and through written communication
• Experience of monitoring, reporting, and forecasting against plans and budgets
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
• A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation

Requirements

• Experience in prioritising a pipeline of multiple opportunities
• A high level of IT literacy, particularly knowledge of using the Microsoft Office suite or Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Forms)
• Experience in fundraising in markets outside of the UK

Benefits

• Paid time off: 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year
• Pension: 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution
• Private healthcare: Comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus
• Flexible working: Clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work
• Support for parents and carers: Generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers
• Life assurance and income protection: Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Investing in learning and development: Access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees
• Travel to work: Support for cost effective and sustainable travel to work through Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes