Fundraising Development Manager

Fundraising Development Manager

Bright Shadow Closing date: Wed, 27 May 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
South East

Thu, 07 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Shadow team at a pivotal moment for our charity. Responsible for developing and delivering Bright Shadow’s long-term income strategy, you will play an important role at the heart of our organisation.

Job Description

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:

- Develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy
- Build and manage a strong funding pipeline across trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, commissioning and earned income
- Write compelling funding applications and reports
- Develop new income streams and partnerships
- Steward relationships with funders, donors and key stakeholders
- Ensure robust systems for tracking income, reporting and compliance

This role combines strategy, relationship-building and hands-on delivery, and will play a central role in shaping Bright Shadow's future.

About us

Founded in 2009, at Bright Shadow we do dementia differently. Serving Kent and Medway, we make ambitious, enriching, joyful experiences that use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia - and those who give care - to live happy, healthy lives.

We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can't. People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our high quality artistic work.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

- Has a strong track record of securing income from multiple sources
- Is an excellent writer and communicator
- Can think strategically while delivering day-to-day fundraising activity
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively
- Is passionate about creativity, community and living well with dementia

Experience in digital fundraising, commissioning or the arts/health sector would be an advantage.

Hours: 0.6 FTE - 3 days (21 hours) per week. Working pattern negotiable.
Location: Remote, with some travel for meetings required.

Full details, job pack & application form on our website - https://brightshadow.org.uk/fundraising-development-manager/

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Fundraising Development Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 27 May 2026
  • Location:
    South East

How to Apply

Please download the application form from our website, and once completed please send by email to [email protected]