Development Manager (FTC)

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Development Manager Location: Cambridge, UK OR Remote, UK, with regular travel to Cambridge Salary: £44,000-£48,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience Basis: Fixed-term contract (12 months). Full-time, part-time or flexible. Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK The role We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team to support our ambitious, global mission to democratise computing and AI education for all young people. You'll build and manage a global portfolio of strategic, high-value funding partners that share and advance our mission. Through effective relationship building and account management, you'll engage donors with the aim of growing their long-term support for our work. The ideal candidate will have experience of successful corporate/institutional partnership development and/or stewardship at a national or international scale. You may also have experience working with trusts and foundations or securing sponsorship for events. We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we'll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you'll be working with an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we'll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you'll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other. Responsibilities Proactively develop a pipeline of funding opportunities, establishing relationships that will lead to new partnerships or donations Manage a portfolio of existing partners, developing and implementing engagement strategies to strengthen these relationships Match funders' objectives with the Foundation's programmes and goals Prepare funding applications, proposals, presentations, and pitches, working collaboratively across the Foundation to support the development of these documents Evaluate and report on partner activities to ensure goals are achieved and the impact of their support is shared Develop and implement engaging and bespoke stewardship plans Accurately capture information using our CRM (Salesforce) pipeline process Support colleagues as they develop new donor relationships to secure grants and donations Develop and maintain updated knowledge of the Foundation's programmes and associated funding opportunities Experience and personal attributes We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here. You should have: Experience in securing and developing long-term corporate partnerships and/or high value income (£50K+) Competence in using a CRM or equivalent system Effectiveness in working with multiple stakeholders across organisations to achieve solutions and deliver results Evidence of highly adaptable interactions with a wide range of people, with experience in advocacy, networking, and negotiation Practical knowledge of preparing and presenting a compelling case for support in various forms, including in person and through written communication Experience of monitoring, reporting, and forecasting against plans and budgets Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent relationship building skills A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation Ideally, you'll also have: Experience in prioritising a pipeline of multiple opportunities A high level of IT literacy, particularly knowledge of using the Microsoft Office suite or Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Forms) Experience in fundraising in markets outside of the UK About us The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly. All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries. Over the past deca

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