Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is a UK-based charity that aims to improve the lives of people with cystic fibrosis and their families. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system, affecting over 10,800 people in the UK. One in 25 of us carries the faulty gene that causes it, usually without knowing.

The Trust funds research into treatments and a cure for cystic fibrosis, provides support and advice for people with the condition and their families, and campaigns for better healthcare and funding for cystic fibrosis services. The Trust also works to raise awareness of cystic fibrosis and the challenges faced by people with the condition.

This role sits in the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team and will work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts) and the Trusts and Statutory Manager to help the team achieve its plans for growth.

The main purpose of this role is to build relationships with and grow income from charitable trusts and corporate foundations to support the Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s strategic aims.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of trusts up to the midlevel range with the possibility of working with the team on higher level proposals where opportunities arise.

As Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer, you will:

• Identify and develop new trusts relationships to increase the prospect base for the Trust
• Build on existing pipelines and working with the prospect researcher to develop a strong pipeline of trusts and foundations at 4- and 5-figure level
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise the fundraising opportunities presented by existing and new programme and research activities
• Develop and implement key donor cultivation plans to ensure opportunities are maximised

Ideal skills and experience:

• Experience raising funds from trusts and/or foundations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Experience of researching and developing relationships with senior stakeholders, and current and prospective funding partners
• Corporate foundations fundraising experience desirable, but not essential
• Passionate about supporting CFT’s work

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Healthcare plan
• Employee Assistance Programme