HOME first opened its doors in May 2015: a new, £25m multi-art form venue for Manchester, operated by Greater Manchester Arts Centre (GMAC). Since opening, we have welcomed over 3 million visitors and contributed over £101 million to the Greater Manchester economy.
We became one of the few UK organisations to produce new work across theatre, visual art and cinema, achieving local, national and international artistic recognition.
Our programme is presented across:
Five state-of-the-art cinemas, presenting one of the UK’s most celebrated programmes of independent film
Two theatres – c.500 seat proscenium arch, T1; and c.130 seat flexible studio theatre, T2 – presenting HOME produced productions
500m2 contemporary visual art space
Digital platforms
Talent development and engagement spaces
In the communities of Manchester
HOME’s Development team fundraises more than £850k each year to help deliver this activity, in addition to funding from Manchester City Council, Arts Council England, BFI and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
The Development Team inspires donors to support a range of activities including our high-quality public programme, artist development programmes, widening access to the arts and supporting Manchester’s next generation of creative talent.
As Development Manager, you will establish and develop productive working relationships with mid and major funders across a range of sources. You will develop strategies for growth and work closely with the Development Officer and wider team to deliver these.
To find out more please visit the HOME website and download the full recruitment pack.
Individuals, companies or charitable trusts
- Create and deliver plans to engage potential supporters that ensure long-term engagement and support, with particular focus on building long-term unrestricted income
- Identify potential new and repeat supporters through independent research and conversations with Trustees and advocates
- Manage a portfolio of existing supporter relationships, ensuring the highest quality of engagement for donors, and to identify opportunities for renewal or increased support
- Ensure that all funding and sponsorship reporting requirements are met in a timely and professional manner
- Create engaging and effective communications (proposals, campaigns, applications, pitches etc)
- Carry out in-depth prospect research to support approaches; gather data on HOME’s achievements, impact and output to support bids and proposals
Job Responsibilities
- Identify and research new fundraising opportunities for HOME both regionally and nationally; collaborate with other HOME departments to identify funding needs and opportunities
- Work closely with the Development Director to ensure a consistent and well-presented message on financial need and opportunities for support
- Work closely with the Development Director in the planning and delivery of the capital campaign for HOME Arches, and take responsibility for the public campaign
- Support the servicing of public sector partners where required (Manchester City Council, GMCA, Arts Council England)
Management and process
- Represent the Development team at regular meetings with HOME’s wider staff team (including programming, creative development, artist development)
- Contribute to fortnightly prospect management meetings with the Development team
- Maintain excellent records relating to donor relationships and prepare information for internal reports
How to apply
Please visit our website where full details and how to apply will be found on the link below:
https://homemcr.org/opportunity/development-manager-maternity-cover/
- Contact email: recruitment@homemcr.org
