Overview

Main Purpose 

To implement a successful programme of fundraising from trusts and foundations to an agreed annual target. This will include securing medium to large grants from UK charitable /corporate trusts and foundations via cultivating new relationships and managing existing clients.

Department : Partnerships  

Location : Head Office, Manchester, UK 

Reporting To : Partnerships Manager – Trusts & Foundations  

Main Duties 

• Develop and submit persuasive funding applications to UK trusts and foundations to secure both core and project income as directed by the Partnerships Manager 

• Research and cultivate new funding, grants and contract opportunities and maintain schedule of approaches and asks  

• Build on existing relationships with key funders to maximise income and meet ambitious targets  

• Track, analyse and report on fundraising results and measure, manage and report performance using agreed performance measures  

• Maintain updated information on funders and activities in the CRM system 

• Write reports and updates to keep funders informed of the positive impact of their support  

• Work with the Partnerships Manager and wider team to assist with other aspects of fundraising (e.g. charity of the year partnerships, awards applications, etc.)  

• Work with Hope for Justice International Programme Team to determine requirements and priorities for existing and future funding needs 

• Recruit and manage volunteers to support this role 

Soft Skills

• Networking and relationship building 

• Creative problem solving 

• Ability to work under pressure & time management 

• Teamwork 

• Negotiation & conflict resolution 

• Decisiveness 

• Flexibility 

• Leadership 

• Enthusiasm and passion for engaging donors 

Technical Skills 

• Trusts and Foundations fundraising experience 

• Proven research skills 

• Project Management 

• Data Management 

• Administration 

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail 

• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office package) - experience of using fundraising databases would be an advantage  

• Presentation and communication skills 

Experience & Education 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent  

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in trusts and foundations fundraising 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in researching funding opportunities 

• Proven track record of successful fundraising from charitable and / or corporate trusts 

• Demonstrable ability to build relationships with donors 

• Knowledge and understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking 

• Experience of working in an international / multicultural environment  

• Empathy with Hope for Justice culture and ethos