Role Overview
As Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing and supporting Nottingham
Contemporary’s ambitious development strategy to increase income, in collaboration with the Senior
Development Manager who holds the overall responsibility for targets and strategy. Ensuring
excellent stewardship of all supporters and a strong pipeline of donors and funders will be essential.
You will work with the Senior Development Manager to lead on and maximise income from trusts
and foundations in particular, in support of Nottingham Contemporary’s core programme including:
exhibitions, artist commissions, learning and capital projects, focusing on gifts at the five and six
figure level.
Main Responsibilities
Trusts & Grants
- Ensure a comprehensive understanding of major trust and foundation priorities and
opportunities, identifying where these align with Nottingham Contemporary’s priorities to
secure funding and steward donors - Hold oversight of the trust and foundation pipelines and work collaboratively with the Senior
Development Manager, Director and programmers to develop and align cultivation strategies
and asks - Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for trusts and foundations in
agreement with the Senior Development Manager and Director - Research and lead on writing compelling applications with strong cases for support to trusts
and foundations to secure five and six figure, and multi-year grants in support of the
organisation’s goals, working closely with programme leads - Take responsibility for and manage own pool of trusts and foundations and connected
individual prospects, progressing their relationship with Nottingham Contemporary in
accordance with agreed strategies - Ensure all grant funding terms and conditions are met
- In collaboration with the Exhibition Team and others, prepare timely project report
templates and reports on the outcomes of donor and funder support, and ensure trustees
and stakeholders are kept informed on a regular basis - Maintain excellent relations with key stakeholders and existing funders
Individual Giving & Sponsorships - Support the Senior Development Manager with ongoing prospect research beyond trusts
and foundations for exhibitions, live and learning programmes and other organisational
priorities - Lead on the identification and cultivation of appropriate corporate sponsors (including
commercial galleries) devising carefully tailored and convincing proposals to secure
additional funding (with pro-bono support) - Support the Senior Development Manager, Director and Exhibitions Team, with relationship
management of commercial galleries who support Nottingham Contemporary through giving
circles and events - With oversight from the Senior Development Manager and Director, support with the
delivery of a creative programme of cultivation and stewardship events for donors, funders
and prospects - Contribute to developing effective guestlists for Nottingham Contemporary’s events in
support of cultivation and stewardship strategies - Assist in improving and maintaining best practice donation fulfilment and donor care
processes, utilising our CRM system wherever possible - Maintain accurate, up-to-date information on all funders, donors and prospects, including
crediting requirements - Ensure data on all funders and supporters is kept up to date and that processes are followed
according to GDPR and Nottingham Contemporary’s ethical fundraising policy - Support the Senior Development Manager to improve return on investment for fundraising
through events and auctions, including representing Nottingham Contemporary and its Artist
Editions at events such as Frieze London
Communications
- Work closely with the Marketing Manager to ensure excellent communication with
supporters, funders and enable effective promotion of fundraising projects and activities - Working with the Senior Development Manager and Marketing Manager, manage the
effective use of digital platforms and new technologies to help support the growth of
philanthropic giving through Nottingham Contemporary’s website and effective employment
of its CRM system - Coordinate and maintain up to date online fundraising information, messaging,
funder/donor credits, and support the Marketing Manager with content and functionality - In liaison with the Senior Development Manager, produce high quality letters, brochures,
funding proposals and reports for trust and foundations and other current and potential
supporters as required - Create timely end of project reports for funders and stakeholders, overseen by the Senior
Development Manager
Partnerships
- Support the Director and the Senior Development Manager in building the organisation’s
profile across stakeholder groups - Represent Nottingham Contemporary at external meetings and events as required
- Be an advocate and effective representative of the organisation at private views, previews,
or other evening and weekend events as appropriate
Financial Management
- Contribute to the financial wellbeing of the organisation, ensuring that annual income
targets are achieved and revenue is maximised - Help to maximise income from other sources including Gift Aid and input into the
development of any future fundraising initiatives such as legacy fundraising, membership
schemes etc. - Lead on recording accurate financial information for trusts and foundations and other donors
within your funder pool, supporting the Senior Development Manager with administrative
tasks
Other
- Adhere to fundraising best practices and ensure compliance GDPR and other relevant
guidance for transparent and accountable fundraising - Complete relevant training and participate in meetings to support the organisation’s values,
your role and professional development - To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested
Details
Hours: 35 hours per week (some ad hoc evening and weekend work may be required). Other working patterns, including part-time, will also be considered.
Salary: £28,560 – £32,000 dependant on experience
Term: Permanent.
Location: Hybrid – Nottingham Contemporary office and home.
Responsible to: Senior Development Manager.
How to Apply
Send your completed application form or video/audio application statement to recruitment@nottinghamcontemporary.org
Entry Fee
None
Location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 2 June 2025
Website Link: https://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/about/work-with-us/#development-manager-1
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