Job Opportunity: Fundraising Manager with the Ulster Orchestra

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An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and tenacious fundraising professional to join the Ulster Orchestra.

Full details of the job and requirements, along with further information about working for the Ulster Orchestra can be found at www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk.

To apply, please complete the application form, and email it to careers@ulsterorchestra.com on or before 5pm on Monday, 2 September 2024, along with your monitoring form.   

For over 55 years, the Ulster Orchestra has been at the forefront of musical life and culture in Northern Ireland, with a mission to enrich lives and inspire, making music accessible for all.

As a registered charity, Ulster Orchestra relies on a variety of income streams, which includes funding from grants, donations, legacies and corporate sponsorship. Fundraising supports all core activities, as well as creating opportunities for engagement, increasing visibility, expanding reach and growing network.

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Business Management, the Fundraising Manager will contribute to the successful achievement of the Ulster Orchestra’s income generation targets.

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing the following:

  • The day-to-day development and delivery of UO fundraising activities such as funding applications to trusts and foundations for revenue and capital purposes, individual giving, Chair sponsorship, Patron’s scheme, high net worth individuals, legacies and annual core public sector funding
  • Assisting the Head of Marketing and Corporate Fundraising in corporate fundraising, the Corporate Membership Scheme and corporate partnerships
  • Assisting and researching the new area of research funding and events for cultivation and development purposes.

Ulster Orchestra are looking for someone with a proven track record in fundraising, ideally in a variety of charitable settings. You will have the knowledge and understanding to develop a robust and deliverable fundraising strategy and be able to demonstrate experience in individual donations, legacy giving, patrons and trusts and foundations.

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