Funding and Investment Development Partner - Towards Bowes 2092

Job Summary

The Bowes Museum is looking to engage an individual or organisational partner who will work with us to develop and enhance our Funding and Investment Model. Contract begins Apr/May 2026, ends October 2026. £25,000 inc. of VAT to include expenses.

Job Description

They will help us explore and answer these questions:
How might we realise an annual income contribution to our core funding that would reduce our reliance on ticket income, visitor donations, and public sector funding?
How might we secure significant investment for our endowment from a mixed portfolio of funders, philanthropists and realisation of assets?
How might we open the museum to everyone by reducing or even eliminating the pay barrier, significantly increasing the number of people who can access and enjoy it?
While the focus of the project will be on the museum's Funding and Investment model, the chosen partner will also connect to and be informed by the other key workstreams in the Towards Bowes 2092 project: the development of capital projects, the environmental sustainability strategy, the digital infrastructure strategy and workforce development.

Job Requirements

The partner selected for this project will bring the following:
Experience and expertise in developing compelling Funding and Investment Strategies for growth and impact, including financial modelling and business plans.
Understanding of the challenges related to non-profit organisations operating in this time.
Deep understanding and knowledge of the philanthropy and fundraising landscape, how this is changing and the ability to draw on innovative good practice, locally, nationally and internationally.
High-quality networks with a willingness to advocate for The Bowes Museum and facilitate positive connections.
Expertise in creating compelling Business Cases for investment and funding readiness, including producing engaging documents, visuals and presentations to engage stakeholders and funders.
A track record in supporting organisations navigating change.

Job Responsibilities

The outputs of the work are as follows:
A Funding and Investment Model that explores and includes:
Approach to and growth of Funding and Investments, including Endowments, with a map of funding pathways and assessment of investment readiness, identifying potential funders, partnership models, and sequencing strategies.
The role of and opportunities for inclusive Philanthropic Giving.
Alternative operating models for the charity and enterprises.
Business case and narrative for capital investments that clearly articulate how physical transformation will support operational resilience, audience growth, and financial sustainability.
A contextual analysis of the museum's current and future funding and investment models that draws on models of best practice across the sector in the UK and internationally.
In addition to creating a stable financial future for The Bowes Museum, Bowes 2092 offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of new ideas for cultural organisations like The Bowes.

Job Overview

Job Title: Funding and Investment Development Partner - Towards Bowes 2092
Salary: £20k-£25k
Hours: Full time
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Location:

North East

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Job: Funding and Investment Development Partner - Towards Bowes 2092

Organisation: The Bowes Museum

Postcode: DL12 8NP

How to Apply

Please follow the link to our website where you can obtain the full description and application form, Appendix 1.

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