Finance, Fundraising & Communications Manager

Management of and responsibility for the financial planning, budgeting and administration for all of the charity’s activities and staff. Working with the CEO and Outreach Manager, the role will develop and implement Yada’s financial strategy, engage with supporters, donors, businesses and communities to secure financial support for the charity’s maintenance and growth, whilst seeking new funding opportunities, including grant applications. Oversight of the charity’s communications, especially marketing, as part of the fundraising strategy, including line management of the Communications and Research Worker.

Key responsibilities:

Overarching responsibilities

• Working with the CEO, have oversight of all financial aspects of the charity
• With the CEO, have overall responsibility for financial strategy, planning and budgeting, ensuring financial stability of the charity
• Oversee the charity’s communications

Financial management 

• Ensure the budget provides for the charity’s objectives
• Work with Bookkeeper to ensure accurate records of income/expenditure (Quickbooks)
• Oversee and manage monthly payroll (Payroo) and pension scheme (NEST)
• Manage relationship with HMRC including Gift Aid claims and prepare donor statements
• To support CEO  with preparation of the annual and fundraising budgets
• Prepare Annual Charity Accounts (cc16a) and manage independent Examination
• Comply with financial policies and procedures
• Manage charity bank accounts and monitor cash reserves and investments
• Process all invoices for payment

Fundraising and Communications 

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies
• Build relationships with key donors
• Research and apply for grants
• Monitor funding timelines and write end of grant reports
• Lead on organising fundraising campaigns and events
• Develop and implement the communication strategy with the Communications and Research Worker to support fundraising campaigns
• Oversee the design of marketing materials, especially through digital media and working with Communications and Research Worker
• Line manage Communications and Research Worker
• Manage donor and supporter data

Other Responsibilities

• To attend monthly team meetings and be an active member in decision making for Yada’s future
• To prepare quarterly reports for Trustee meetings 
•  Other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require