Instruments of Time and Truth, Oxford’s world-class historical performance ensemble, seeks a Fundraising Manager to support the organisation’s work from September 2022.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Remuneration: £20.40/h ~30h/mo remote work, plus variable hours of attendance at events, on a freelance basis. Potential for role to expand.

About IT&T

Instruments of Time and Truth (IT&T) is Oxford’s premier period instrument orchestra. Founded in 2014, the ensemble’s profile has grown rapidly, and the group currently gives around 30 performances per year in Oxford, across the UK, and abroad. IT&T also runs an extensive education programme for school-age pupils, students, and adults alike, including workshops, masterclasses, 1-on-1 coaching, and digital content. Since 2019, the organisation has transitioned from volunteer- to professionally-run, and now seeks a fundraising officer to help deliver the orchestra’s ambitions for the coming years.

Role Overview

Instruments of Time and Truth is seeking a Fundraising Manager with a successful track record in writing grant applications and developing relationships with stakeholders. In addition to managing and reporting on grant applications, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for the administration of the Friends of IT&T. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who is keen to join a young and fast-growing organisation. The role will involve roughly 1 day’s work a week in a remote, freelance capacity. The Fundraising Manager would also be expected to regularly attend IT&T events, again on a freelance basis. The post holder will report on a regular basis to the Fundraising Committee, and occasionally to the Trustees, and work in collaboration with the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

The Fundraising Manager would be responsible for three strands of IT&T’s development mission:

Friends of IT&T and Individual Donors

Maintain Friends’ database
Manage all Friends’ communications, including membership renewal
Plan and manage Friends’ events
Identify new ways to engage with Friends and support the Friends programme
Support Trustees as required in identifying and engaging with potential new HNW donors to the orchestra
Be a visible face of IT&T’s Friends’ scheme at events when possible

Charitable Grants and Foundations

Maintain list of charitable trusts and foundations, and identify key trusts/foundations to target
Create and oversee applications to charitable trusts and foundations
Maintain relationships with existing charitable trust and foundation donors and seek further funding where appropriate
Coordinate with project leaders to produce evaluations and reports for grants awarded

Corporate Sponsors

Maintain list of corporate sponsors
Maintain relationships / communications with existing corporate sponsors
Identify potential new corporate sponsors to target
Collaborate with the GM on securing advertising from businesses in event programmes

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in strategy development, fundraising and grant-making.
Experience working in the classical music industry
Experience developing and sustaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Experience of working with budgets
Ability to present information in a clear and attractive manner
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Excellent project management skills
Excellent command of written English
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent IT skills

Note:

Although this is a remote role, as this role will also involve attending events and meeting stakeholders in Oxford, it is desirable that the successful applicant will live within a reasonable distance of the city. Expenses incurred in attending IT&T events will be reimbursed.

Application details:

Please send a CV and covering letter to the General Manager, Will Anderson, at info@timeandtruth.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 12th August 2022

Interviews will be held on the morning of Thursday 18th August 2022