Development Manager

MAC is looking for a confident, target-driven Development Manager to help grow philanthropic support.

Working closely with the Director of Development, you will deliver individual giving, Supporters’ Circle activity and public fundraising appeals, while supporting corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations. The role involves building strong relationships, planning engaging supporter events and writing persuasive fundraising communications, including appeals linked to future capital developments. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated fundraiser who believes in the power of arts and culture to create positive change.

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is an exciting, ambitious arts centre which offers a wide array of free exhibitions, theatre, music, cinema and comedy performances as well as creative learning and participation activities. Well-loved and well used, it’s a relaxed friendly place attracting a diverse mix of visitors. As well as MAC our work also extends outside of the venue across the city to community settings to inspire new audiences to experience high-quality art experiences.

To deliver key strands of MAC’s Development and Fundraising Strategy, with responsibility for Individual Giving, Supporters’ Circle, donor events and fundraising communications, while also supporting Corporate fundraising and Trusts and Foundations activity. The Development Manager will be a confident, target-driven fundraiser with excellent writing skills and a strong ability to build relationships. The role will play a central part in delivering public appeals, supporter engagement and long-term giving, including activity linked to exciting capital developments.

• Experience in fundraising, development, partnerships or supporter engagement roles.
• Experience planning and delivering events or supporter activity.
• Understanding of individual giving and donor stewardship best practice.
• Awareness of corporate fundraising and trust and foundation fundraising processes.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection in a fundraising context
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write persuasive fundraising content.
• Confident communicator, comfortable building relationships with donors, corporates and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Confident CRM user with strong attention to data quality and reporting.
• Willingness to work flexible hours for supporter events.

All staff are expected to further, promote, and ensure the implementation of, the equal opportunities and diversity policies of MAC. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We are also committed to ensuring our people are a reflection of the communities we serve.

We ensure that our recruitment and promotion processes are fair and open to all.