We are looking for a motivated fundraising professional to help build DSFM s development engine from research and proposals to systems and donor stewardship This role is ideal for someone with3-5 years experience who is eager to consolidate their skills and grow into a frontline fundraisingprofessional You will build DSFM s fundraising backbone keeping the donor pipeline current drafting proposalsand reports and ensuring stewardship systems are well-managed Over time as you establish fluencyin DSFM s narrative and systems you may have the opportunity to co-own donor relationships and eventually manage a warm portfolio sourced via the Development Advisory Board Working Style EnvironmentThis is a fast-moving high-expectation environment The Fundraising Associate will work directly withthe Founder who sets ambitious targets and works at pace Success in this role requires resilience proactive communication and the ability to manage upwards with confidence anticipating needs keeping priorities clear and creating structure in a agile founder-driven context Key Responsibilities Three Buckets 1 Donor Intelligence Prospectingo Maintain an up-to-date donor database HNIs CSR institutions o Research and map new prospects prepare concise donor and prospect briefs for leadership andDevelopment Board meetingso Support Development Board members with background notes and prospect tracking12 Proposals Communicationso Draft proposals reports and presentations aligned with DSFM initiativeso Keep proposal report templates current and standardised across initiativeso Contribute to donor newsletters mailers and impact communications3 Systems Stewardship Supporto Maintain grant calendar and submission trackero Ensure all donor board interactions are logged in CRM within 48 hourso Lead the fundraising design and delivery of donor salons and stewardship events concept case materials prospecting follow-ups working with operations staff for logisticso Prepare dashboards and internal reports on fundraising activityGrowth Pathway CompensationYear 1 Months 0-12 o 50 000-55 000 month fixed salary full-timeo 6-month probation with deliverables clean donor list grant calendar live 3 proposals submitted 20 new donors and approaches identified o Focus on research proposals systems and stewardship supportYear 2 onwards o Base salary incremented annually in line with DSFM s HR policy typically 8-10 o Eligible for an annual performance bonus tied to departmental fundraising target achievement e g equivalent to 1-2 months salary if annual target is met o As DSFM s fundraising function grows 4cr 6cr 8cr this role will expand in scope withopportunities for higher responsibility and compensation through bonuses and expanded stewardshipdutiesUltimate Goal 24 Months If successful the role evolves into a trusted frontline fundraiser capable of originating managing andactively supporting the closing of major gifts within DSFM s donor ecosystem Candidate Profile 3-5 years in fundraising donor engagement or corporate partnerships arts non-profit sectorpreferred Strong research writing and presentation skills Proficiency in spreadsheets CRM tools and donor data management Confident working with senior stakeholders philanthropists corporate leaders Passion for theatre as an instrument for social good is preferable Ability to manage upwards with confidence anticipating needs communicating proactively and maintaining clarity in a high-paced founder-driven environment Job Type Full-time Pay 45 000 00 - 55 000 00 per month Work Location In person