Duties and Responsibilities

·     To support the development of and to deliver a diocesan-wide fundraising strategy aligned with the Bishop's pastoral priorities and the Diocesan strategic plan for fundraising and giving.

·       To work with parish priests and Parish Finance Committees to support local giving campaigns, Gift Aid recovery and planned giving schemes.

·       To oversee capital appeals for church buildings, schools and diocesan projects, including cases for support and campaign plans.

·       To build and steward relationships with donors, benefactors and religious orders, including cultivation visits and gift proposals.

·       To lead major gift, trust and foundation, corporate partnership, legacy and regular giving programmes, setting income targets and monitoring performance.

·       To establish and maintain a legacy giving programme, including donor recognition and appropriate pastoral sensitivity around wills and bequests.

·       To develop and support digital fundraising and online giving opportunities across the Diocese.

·       To promote a culture of stewardship and gratitude reflecting Gospel values in donor communications and events.

·       To ensure compliance with Fundraising Regulator guidance, GDPR, Gift Aid rules and Diocesanbfinancial and safeguarding policies.

·       To manage the development team's budget, recruitment, training and performance, including volunteers and parish giving coordinators.

·       To report regularly to the Diocesan Stewardship Committee on income performance, forecasts and risks.

·       To represent the Diocese at diocesan, national and sector fundraising forums, keeping abreast of best practice.

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