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The Royal Air Force Museum is seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of Development and Partnerships to lead and grow our fundraising activity at a pivotal time for the organisation. As a national museum and registered charity, we rely on successful fundraising to support our day-to-day operations as well as major capital and development programmes that enable us to share the RAF story with current and future generations.
Job Responsibility:
Leading fundraising for the RAF Museum - developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy, and championing fundraising as a discipline within the Museum
Working closely with Trustees, Directors and colleagues to identify and develop cases for support around capital and revenue needs
Identifying and cultivating new prospective donor markets in the UK and overseas – showing a willingness to travel internationally as appropriate
Developing and delivering identified stand-alone fundraising campaigns in support of agreed capital and activity programmes
Working closely with the CEO, lead the Museum’s partnership with the RAF Museum 3 American Foundation (RAFMAF), support the Chair to manage Board meetings and direct the effective planning and delivery of the annual dinner in Washington DC and other events as appropriate
Overseeing and co-ordinating Museum partnerships, representing the Museum with external non-commercial stakeholders, in particular the RAF. Liaise closely with the Head of Events to deconflict visits and bookings, working together for the best reputational and financial outcomes for the Museum
Requirements:
Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience
Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering fundraising strategies and plans, personally securing five to six figure support
Is able to inspire team to engage with the long-term vision and purpose of the Museum
Delegates decision making to the right level within team
Pushes themselves and team to achieve, setting a clear plan and objectives and ensuring they/their team stay focussed
Demonstrates positivity in relation to change and encourages team to embrace change
Ensures own team’s strategy and activities are aligned to the Museum’s priorities and clearly articulates these to team
Experience of securing National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Funding