Help Shape the Future of Poole Museum
Poole Museum is about to reopen after a £10.3m transformation, backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Launching July 2025, the revitalised Museum will be a vibrant cultural hub on Poole’s historic quayside—offering exhibitions, creative spaces, learning programmes, and more. We’re looking for a strategic, creative Fundraising Consultant to help us build a resilient, future-proof income model. This is your chance to shape a fundraising strategy that supports long-term impact and sustainability.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development of a multiyear fundraising strategy aligned with our business plan.
- Identify new income streams: trusts, foundations, corporates, digital, and public giving.
- Audit & benchmark current fundraising activity and recommend improvements.
- Create a compelling case for support and donor engagement tools.
- Explore digital innovation, partnerships, and governance models.
- Build capacity through light-touch training and internal resources.
Deliverables
- Strategic fundraising plan + roadmap
- Draft case for support
- SWOT analysis of governance models
- Tools for tracking, reporting, and donor care
- Training resources/templates
- Final report with recommendations.
How to apply
Send a short proposal (PDF preferred) including:
- A couple of relevant project examples
- Your approach and methodology
- Timeline and key milestones
- Fixed fee breakdown
- Two referees.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on a major cultural institution. Ready to help us thrive? We’d love to hear from you.
Contact
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
Jaine Fitzpatrick Museum Director– [email protected]
To submit your proposal by 16 June, please email:
Siobhan Green PMF Coordinator [email protected]