Do you want to help millions of women in some of the world’s poorest countries succeed as entrepreneurs and work their own way out of poverty?
Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hand in Hand International have helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change, some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.
Achievements (so far) include:
- 9.2 million new and improved jobs
- +93% average increase in monthly income
- 84% of women with the power to make decisions in their lives
We are delighted to be supporting Hand in Hand in their search for an ambitious, confident Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer to join their award-winning fundraising team. You will join a team of eight, including a Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, three Philanthropy Partnerships Managers, two Philanthropy Officers and a Philanthropy and Corporate Assistant.
This is a Trusts and Foundations-focused Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer role with a mix of responsibilities across family Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Foundations, Wealth Management firms, and HNWIs. It’s a programme-led role and suits someone who is both personable and detail-oriented, excited by co-developing impact with donors through tailored projects.
As Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer, you will:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of family Trusts and Foundations, Wealth Management firms, and HNWIs
- Manage accounts worth $215,000 and drive new business worth $175,000
- Contribute to the team target of $7.1 million
- Develop detailed, programme-specific funding proposals
- Steward existing donors and develop new partnerships
- Build strong relationships with donors based on detailed programme insight
Ideal skills and experience:
- At least 1 year in a fundraising role ideally Trusts and Foundations or Major Donor
- Proven track record of securing gifts of c.$20,000+
- Ability to own relationships and manage a donor portfolio
- Methodical, detail-oriented, confident, and persuasive
- Strong sales and relationship-building skills
- Open to candidates from Corporate or Major Donor backgrounds who enjoy proposal development
Benefits include:
- Annual leave: 26 days a year, plus bank holidays.
- Employee pension contribution of 6.5%
- 20 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new mothers or primary caregivers and 13 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new fathers or secondary caregivers (this also applies for adoption and surrogacy)
- Five days paid dependents leave per year
- International travel: Visiting their programmes and meeting the entrepreneurs they support is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of working for Hand in Hand
- Gym stipend: Hand in Hand provide a monthly contribution towards gym membership / fitness or wellbeing activities
- Flexible working: Hand in Hand offer home working as standard on Mondays and Fridays
- Flexible start time between 8am–10am
- Positive, inclusive culture: Being an employer of choice is one of Hand in Hand’s six strategic goals. They aim to have an 80% recommender score (measured via a yearly staff survey). They believe diversity drives innovation and excellence and aim to recruit 33% of all new roles from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector.
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The Eikon Charity supports children and young people in Surrey to feel safe, heard, and supported. Through one-to-one support, group work, and programmes in schools, they help children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they will need to navigate life’s challenges.
Following a period of growth, the trusts and foundations team now plays a pivotal role in The Eikon Charity’s £1m income strategy. This Trust Fundraiser role will join a three-person team within the broader Engagement function. With a 50/50 split between account management and new business, the postholder will manage a mix of warm and prospective funders, creating compelling proposals and impact reports to secure mostly restricted income.
The successful candidate will inherit a portfolio with long-standing funders and committed support. With a personal target of £150k, this role offers real scope to uplift existing relationships and secure new ones.
The charity is open to applicants from other fundraising disciplines – whether you’re a confident communicator with excellent writing skills, or an early-career fundraiser ready to develop, this is a great opportunity to make a difference within a collaborative and mission-driven team.
As Trust Fundraiser, you will:
- Deliver c.£150k annually through a balance of account management and new business
- Write tailored funding proposals and detailed reports to secure restricted and unrestricted grants
- Steward relationships with clarity and professionalism, organising funder meetings and engagement opportunities
- Research and develop a pipeline of prospects, focusing on Surrey-based trusts and foundations
- Work closely with delivery and engagement teams to gather insight, data, and stories that bring proposals to life
- Maintain accurate CRM records and contribute to reporting, planning, and internal analysis
- Support strategic planning for the team and contribute to a shared fundraising vision
Ideal skills and experience:
- Fundraising experience, with strengths in written communication and/or relationship management
- Proven ability to write persuasive funding proposals and impact reports, drawing on service delivery data
- Confident in meetings and able to represent an organisation to external stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Good working knowledge of CRMs and Microsoft 365
- Interest in services supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
- A collaborative and proactive approach to working with colleagues across departments
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced sick leave and pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
A cover letter is not required at this stage. In the first instance, please upload a copy of your latest CV. Suitable applicants will then be contacted and invited to a screening call.
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We are looking for a full or part time interim Trusts Fundraiser for a one year contract to support a wonderful local charity based in Kent. This is a home based role with some on site visits occasionally.
The Charity
An incredible disability charity dedicated to offering high quality person centred support through a range of avenues dependant each persons needs.
The Role
Identify and research potential trust and foundation funders and develop a warm pipeline of potential donors.
Prepare and submit high-quality, tailored grant applications to secure funding for specific projects and core activities.
Maintain and develop relationships with existing trust and foundation donors.
Manage a pipeline of prospective funders, ensuring timely follow-up and tracking of application statuses.
The Candidate
Strong experience raising income through trusts and foundations.
Strong research skills with the ability to translate concepts into effective action plans.
Exceptional proposal development and writing skills
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
