YPIA Opportunities

Role Overview

This position offers an experienced fundraiser an opportunity to play a strategic role as we shape and prepare the launch of a new strategy to widen our impact on a national, and international scale. 2024 marks the beginning of the Trust’s 40th Anniversary, making it an exciting time to join the charity as we celebrate our history and look towards the next 40 years.

Working within a small team, the Development Manager will take the strategic lead on all income generation with an aim to to grow and maximise fundraising opportunities.

YCAT’s primary income sources are from Individual Giving and Major Donors, alongside Trusts and Foundations. The Development Manager will strengthen and build on this programme whilst developing relationships and develop other sources of income (ie. Corporate, Legacy and Events).

For a full Job Description, please visit the YCAT website: https://www.ycat.co.uk/development-manager

How to apply

To apply, please send a CV of no more than two pages together with names of two referees, and a covering letter of no more than one side of A4 explaining why you think you are the ideal candidate for this role to Alasdair Tait at recruitment@ycat.co.uk.

For more information please visit: https://www.ycat.co.uk/development-manager

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