The Royal Society of Musicians: Head of Development

Salary
£50,000 (37.5 hours a week spread over 5 days. Some evening and weekend work for events)

Location
Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days a month in the office in London.

Job Description
The Head of Development is a new position at RSM and will play a pivotal role in securing vital funding for the charity.

Reporting to the CEO, the postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative fundraising strategies and awareness raising activities to diversify current income streams and ensure long-term growth of the organisation in line with our strategic plans. Working collaboratively with the staff team, the postholder will build on current income streams, most notably individual and legacy giving, and will develop new avenues of income generation, ensuring best practice and regulatory compliance across the entire organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy across varying income streams as appropriate, including corporate partnerships, individual giving (including high-value donors), legacies, and event fundraising (with a focus on high-net-worth individuals).
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential corporate partners and major donors, securing significant contributions to support RSM’s mission.
  • Manage stewardship activities for existing donors, ensuring continued support and fostering long-term relationships.
  • Play a key role in organising and executing fundraising events, including research into potential supporters – known and unknown, donor recruitment, securing sponsorships and Social Value opportunities as well as managing logistics.
  • Work closely with the CEO to find meeting leads, prepare introductions and support at events with potential high-value donors.
  • Develop and maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions.
  • Research and analyse fundraising trends, identifying new opportunities to generate income.
  • Work collaboratively with the CEO and Governors, Head of Membership & Communications, Head of Finance & Operations and Director of Grant Giving to ensure all fundraising efforts are aligned, effective and efficiently delivered.

The full job description, including person specification can be found here and in the supporting documents below.

How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to Charlotte Penton-Smith at charlotte@rsmgb.org or call 020 7629 6137.

Closing date
6 January 2025.

Supporting Documents

  • Job Description

    • RSMGB Head of Development job description