Head of Development

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· Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?

· Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?

· Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?

· Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?

· Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?

· Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?

· Do you have line management experience?

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.

New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company's Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company's many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.

The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne's artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.