Fundraising Consultant – Jewish Museum London

Project Summary  – Jewish Museum on the Move Project

The On the Move project aims to improve JML organisational resilience through the creation of a new operating model around collections engagement and learning programmes delivered in temporary cultural and Jewish community venues. Overseen by external consultant Project Managers, Counterculture, the project aims to build up the skills and expertise of the organisational leadership, including a new Head of Learning position and 3 new trustees to lead the Museum’s next phase of development. Development of a fundraising strategy through the first year of the new model and identification of key donors and grant opportunities will help secure a sustainable financial future for the Museum.

The project provides new ways to share the JML collections through displays, online and loans.   The Museum is delivering a new temporary display programme showcasing some of the collections in selected London venues and some regional partnership venues, such as synagogues, other cultural heritage organisations and community centres/libraries.

Alongside these displays will be the lending library loans of JML collections to other heritage sector organisations to enhance their planned exhibitions. Online platforms will be set up to provide images and data about our collections and stunning 3D images will be made available via the Museum website over the next few months.

The Project also aims to develop the current learning offer as part of the Museum’s core delivery in 2024. Community outreach activity will continue to be delivered to schools through virtual classrooms and broadcasts from October 2023 with in person workshops starting from Easter 2024 in partner venues. This project will develop and build on the excellent learning expertise within the Museum and support the creation of new innovative programmes for schools and communities.

JML is looking for a Fundraising Consultant to deliver key activities in support of our Trusts & Foundations fundraising. The period for the commission is April 2024 to March 2025 and represents a period of strategy and data development before priority applications are made. We are looking to support the current, transitional working model and help develop a sustainable operating model in the medium-term.

We would be pleased to hear the views of prospective consultants and currently envisage the key activities as being:

Systems & Process

• Review the existing database. Clean and generally ‘reset’ the data.
• Review previous funders and assess their current status.
• Review existing contacts for potential conversion to donors.
• Agree and implement any research, data mining and/or prospecting activity.
• Update CRM with applications, key communications, and results.

Strategy development

• Refine/improve the core case for support, building on existing content and successes.
• Work with the JML Board to identify any key contacts and/or relevant opportunities.
• Develop a short term plan to support the immediate target of £100k by March 2025.
• Work with the new CEO to build a more sustainable funding model for the organisation (appt. expected summer 2024).
• Work with the CEO to develop an outline T&F’s focused fundraising strategy for 2025 to 2027.

Applications

• Identify suitable Trusts & Foundations including any of those representing high net worth Individuals.
• Research application cycles for target Trusts & Foundations.
• Agree priority applications with JML Leadership / OTM Project Manager and implement.
• Plan and build a pipeline for grant submissions throughout 2024 and 2025.
• Write and submit applications to appropriate Trusts and Foundation to achieve £100,000+ (by March 2025) to support JML’s existing programmes.

Other

• Provide regular fundraising reporting to JML leadership / OTM Project Manager and Board.

How to Apply:

A budget of £28,800 is available for this commission. This is exclusive of VAT, but fee submissions must include any personal expenses (e.g. travel) likely to be incurred across the contract period.

Please click here for the invitation to tender and for the application form>>

The deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday 26 April.