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You are an experienced grants, trusts and foundations fundraiser who knows how to turn strong relationships into long-term partnerships and sustainable income. You bring strategic thinking, excellent bid writing skills and the ability to inspire others to achieve ambitious goals.

This is an opportunity to lead a talented team, grow income from charitable trusts and foundations, and help deliver meaningful impact for people affected by motor neurone disease (MND). Working closely with colleagues across the MND Association, you will develop compelling funding opportunities, strengthen funder relationships and ensure supporters can clearly see the difference their investment makes.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, development and growth of a portfolio of trusts, foundations and grant funders, securing significant income opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, delivering excellent stewardship and engagement
• Lead and support the Trusts team to develop high-quality, persuasive funding applications and reports
•  Identify and develop new funding opportunities, strengthening the pipeline of prospective supporters
• Work collaboratively across the MND Association to develop compelling funding propositions
• Ensure a joined-up approach to funder engagement across fundraising teams
• Monitor grant agreements and ensure reporting requirements are met on time and to a high standard
• Manage budgets, income forecasting and performance reporting
• Champion accurate donor and relationship management through effective use of fundraising systems

About You

• Proven experience of securing income from charitable grants, trusts and foundations
• Success in developing funding applications from concept through to securing funding
• Evidence of bid writing from concept to the point of securing funding
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including pipeline development and income forecasting
• Experience managing budgets, resources and fundraising databases

Hybrid working Expectations: 1 day per week office attendance - Northampton

Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.