Director of Development

As a member of the RPO Leadership Team the Director of Development will be responsible for agreeing and delivering fundraising income targets, building on a portfolio which currently provides circa £1.4 million per annum for the Orchestra’s work. The Director will set a clear fundraising strategy which will include all current income streams: individual giving, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate support and partnerships and the American Friends of the RPO, as well as exploring areas not yet exploited, but believed to hold opportunities for significant development. The Director will manage the Development team, supporting their professional growth and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop partnerships and opportunities to raise funds from a variety of sources.

• Develop a fundraising strategy in line with the Business Plan, mission, vision and values of the RPO
• Ensure the fundraising team meets annual income targets through effective delivery of the fundraising strategy
• Lead the management of the relationships with donors across all income streams
• Actively cultivate new donors across all fundraising areas using various networks including those of other supporters and senior volunteers. Ensure the RPO are maximising all possible donor recruitment opportunities through a targeted, proactive approach
• Lead the development of imaginative corporate support opportunities – whether from local, regional, national or international businesses
• Oversee the application processes and approaches to Trusts and Foundations, ensuring these are coordinated and of the highest quality
• Ensure that all possible opportunities to leverage funding are taken advantage of as artistic activity is planned and realised
• Ensure that the highest quality donor-care is maintained across all income streams
• Ensure that all materials produced by the team are of the highest quality
• Ensure the delivery of high quality, varied supporter events