Working closely with our Executive Director, you will play a key role in growing income streams from major donors, trusts and foundations, and community supporters. You'll be organising fundraising events, leading the stewardship of prospective and existing donors, contributing to the development of funding applications, and helping us engage new and more diverse communities with Dorset Museum & Art Gallery.

About the Role
Managing relationships with existing and prospective major donors and supporters
Researching and preparing applications to trusts & foundations
Identifying and engaging new community audiences
Delivering fundraising income targets and pipeline management
Working collaboratively across teams to gather stories, impact information, and develop supporter materials
Communicating our fundraising work both internally and externally
Maintaining accurate records of past, current and potential donors
Organising and delivering fundraising events with support from the Executive Director. Attending when appropriate
Participating in the Philanthropy Working Group, Programming and Staff meetings

We are looking for someone who is:
Demonstrably experienced in fundraising, with a track record of building donor relationships and contributing to income growth
An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Confident building relationships with a wide range of people
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Passionate about delivering excellent supporter stewardship
Creative, resilient, and motivated to help grow income
Committed to the values and mission of Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Interested in heritage, culture and the arts

You will already have experience in fundraising and customer service, community engagement, or another relationship-focused role.

Some lone working and evening and weekend working is required as part of this role.