Development Manager

With a focus on individual giving and events, this role will play a vital role in the growth of Aurora’s fundraising, helping develop its networks, build relationships with donors & deliver a cultivation and stewardship programme commensurate with the outstanding quality of Aurora's artistic output.

As it enters its third decade at the cutting edge of creative orchestral performance, Aurora Orchestra is recruiting for a Development Manager to support and grow the orchestra's fundraising activity.

The primary focus of this role is to deliver an individual giving and events programme of the highest quality. It offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with a portfolio of donors, to take ownership of several of Aurora's individual giving income streams, to design creative fundraising communications and campaigns, and to devise a fundraising events strategy. It also offers the opportunity to take responsibility for a portfolio of relationships with trusts and foundations.

This role would suit a committed and conscientious fundraiser who is keen to develop their skills and experience within a fast‑paced arts organisation, with scope for future growth for the right candidate, especially in major donor fundraising.

The successful candidate will work at the heart of a dynamic and creative management team. They will work particularly closely with the Development Director and Marketing and Development Assistant, as well as building strong relationships with colleagues across the Aurora team, including the Chief Executive, board of trustees, creative team and production team.

Specific responsibilities will be in the following areas:

• Individual Giving
• Research, cultivation & growth
• Fundraising events
• Fundraising communications
• Trusts & Foundations.

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