Dunedin Consort are looking to recruit a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic individual to join their team as its Development Manager on a part-time basis (3 days per week).

They are looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising and has a strong interest in the music sector. The purpose of the role is to help Dunedin Consort build on our existing fundraising efforts, increase our funding by expanding its base of donors and supporters, expand legacy work, and identify grant-giving bodies and foundations sympathetic to the organisation’s aims.

Based primarily at the Dunedin Consort office in central Edinburgh, together with the Chief Executive you will prepare grant applications, develop compelling cases for support based upon our existing and planned projects, and identify potential funders. You will develop and implement a fundraising strategy for increasing Dunedin Consort’s income streams both from individuals and corporate sponsors, manage relationships with current supporters, maintain the donor database and manage supporters’ events. This will include hosting private receptions during performances, bringing supporters to rehearsals and outreach activities, and coordinating corporate events.

The right candidate should have extensive experience of fundraising or related roles, with excellent writing and research skills, and confident working with fundraising database systems.

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