Fundraising Manager

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

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. In 2022, we moved into our new home at 32 Townsend Street, placing us firmly within the community.

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

We’re 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.

If this sounds like a role you might be interested in, have a look at the job pack on our website, where you will full details of the job and requirements, along with further information about working for the Ulster Orchestra.