Development Manager: Crawley, UK

Salary £30k pro rata (£18k per year) Part time - 3 days a week. Fixed term - 2 year contract. 25 days holiday plus public holidays pro rata (20 days per year). Flexible working arrangements can be disused. See Job Pack for more details on the role and how to apply using the TC portal.

We are currently seeking a Development Manager to join our team. Working closely with the Executive Director and Fundraising Consultant, you will lead the development and implementation of Theatre Centre's fundraising strategy to support its artistic programme, organisational growth, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

This is a new and pivotal role designed to transform Theatre Centre's fundraising capacity by strengthening systems, increasing income diversity, and building long-term financial resilience. The postholder will play a key role in helping the organisation capitalise on its artistic impact and case for support, while building momentum towards its 75th anniversary in 2028.

Phased Fundraising Strategy

• Phase 1 - Foundation: Establish strong systems, processes and consistency in fundraising delivery, including building a robust pipeline of Trusts & Foundations and developing place based income in Crawley and the Gatwick area.
• Phase 2 - Private Phase: Expand individual giving by deepening relationships, developing major donors, and securing multi year funding partnerships.
• Phase 3 - Public: Bring together all strategic and fundraising priorities in our 75th year, amplifying them into a public campaign that advocates for our change making work.

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