Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for an experienced Charity Manager.

Reporting to the Regional Charity Manager, we are looking for an ambitious self-starter who can lead a successful team of 5 and who can establish excellent relationships with all key stakeholders; both internally and externally.

The Charity Manager will be required to Develop the charity as an integral part of the business, building and maintaining profitable, long-term funding relationships with Corporates; and establish relationships with all key stakeholders both internally and externally across the Greater Glasgow area.

The ideal candidate will have extensive local corporate contacts and be able to demonstrate how these relationships will be beneficial. Networking will be a major part of this role in order to recruit companies to adopt Cash for Kids in the Greater Glasgow area.

Reporting to the Charity Manager you will be working within the lively and stimulating atmosphere of a busy radio station.

Our Team

Cash for Kids is the umbrella brand for 22 local children’s charities in the UK. Owned by Bauer Media, we are aligned to the Bauer Radio local radio stations. Radio Clyde’s Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping children living in poverty across Glasgow.

Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in our communities who are affected by poverty. We believe that all children should be able to express their individuality, achieve their potential and live life to the full. We work with grassroots organisations that aim to make a difference to young lives, directly supporting families who often have nowhere else to go.

The Focus of Your Role

We are looking for an ambitious self-starter who can communicate with people at all levels and has proven experience in digital fundraising. You must be passionate about making a difference for local kids who need our help. You will be required to establish relationships with all key stakeholders both internally and externally. You should have excellent sales, marketing, and presentation skills. The ideal Candidate will have experience in building corporate and community relationships and be able to demonstrate how their skills will benefit the charity.

Networking will be a major part of this role in order to recruit companies to adopt Cash for Kids.

Job Introduction

• Be responsible for your own set of KPI’s and delivering challenging financial targets.
• Assist the Charity Manager to reach agreed business plan targets.
• Develop sustainable partnerships with local businesses, large corporates and high net worth individuals. Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities and areas of potential support.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of campaigns and events.
• Deliver on and off air Cash for Kids activities and events.
• Attend events and support with event coordination.
• Assist with grant applications
• Ensure all funds and expenditure are properly accounted for and accurately recorded.
• Be the lead on digital fundraising and marketing while keeping updated with new practices and trends.
• Provide client management and project co-ordination with colleagues