It’s fun to work at The Y!
We’re looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to lead The Y North’s revenue growth and sustainability. In this senior role, you’ll design and deliver an integrated fundraising strategy, diversifying revenue streams across philanthropy, trusts, grants, partnerships, and flagship fundraising events.
What will you be doing?
You’ll be responsible for:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, trusts, foundations, and government agencies.
- Securing and stewarding sustainable contracts and funding agreements with central and local government.
- Leading the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-profile fundraising events that boost income and brand visibility.
- Overseeing donor acquisition, stewardship, and retention strategies.
- Providing regular performance reports and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.
- Managing, motivating and developing Fundraisers, as well as other staff and volunteers engaged in events.
This role reports to the GM Brand and Community and plays a vital part in ensuring The Y North’s long-term sustainability and impact in the community.
What experience/skills do you need?
- 8+ years’ proven experience in fundraising, development, or external relations.
- Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation.
- Strong understanding of government processes, advocacy, and policy influence.
- Experience in designing and delivering large-scale fundraising events.
- Excellent financial management, analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
- Strong leadership ability to inspire, coach, and motivate teams.
- High integrity, resilience, and results orientation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
What The Y offers:
- Free gym membership and discounts on The Y services e.g. childcare, holiday programmes, sports leagues, etc.
- Professional development, career advancement and safeguarding training
- Working in a community-focused environment
About The Y:
As a not-for profit, everything we do each day has a positive impact, and we have fun doing it! We believe in the power of inspired and connected communities, where people feel safe and are motivated to reach their full potential. Our values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility are at the core of our culture and the valued connections and friendships you’ll build here are lifelong. The Y employees and careers represent many lifestyles and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with jobs and hours to suit everyone’s stage of life from 14-70+. Our varied services and activities offer a wide range of career pathways where your development will be supported to help you reach your career goals. Our STAR Awards, Outward Bound scholarship opportunities, and long service recognition reward your contribution. We have benefits to suit your lifestyle, with access to free counselling, free annual flu vaccinations, free gym membership for all employees, and discounts for our services such as early learning centres, before and after school care, camps, swim school and sports leagues.