Trusts and Foundations Manager

About the role

Kids Cancer Charity have been supporting children affected by cancer from all over the UK since 1989.  Life changes when a child is diagnosed with cancer, every aspect of their life and that of their family is thrown into turmoil.  We offer support through our care breaks and Play Therapy during treatment and beyond.

We are looking for a passionate, talented Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious, successful Fundraising team that has been growing year-on-year since 1989 as we approach our new fundraising strategy.

Role summary and purpose

This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term potential of this portfolio.  There are no direct reports, however the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the General Manager, to build and develop cases for support to help fund our much-needed work.

The successful candidate will utilise their expert writing skills to shape those cases for support into compelling, high-quality proposals and reports.

Building relationships with a wide range of audiences including funders is key. Inspiring them to support families affected by cancer across the UK.

A dynamic, self-motivated, ambitious and pro-active fundraiser is required for this role, demonstrating enthusiasm for the projects and services we are seeking funds to support.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience and a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets.

You will have demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.

You will also have a background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders, individual/major donors and senior stakeholders.

Experience of providing excellent supporter care, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders is a must for this role.

Key responsibilities

Research and process management

·         Work closely with our General Manager and fundraising team to fully understand our work, and the costs of delivering our work.

·         Build strong cases for support, ensuring that you have all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders.

·         Research and identify prospective trusts and foundations and other grant giving bodies.

·         Grow and maintain a strong trust funding pipeline, creating new trust prospects for our priority funding areas.

·         Develop our long-term trusts and foundations strategy and agree ongoing budgets and targets for this income stream.

·         Maintain accurate records including tracking and analysing opportunities, results, and outcomes.

Fundraising 

·         Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential to deliver five- and six-figure grants.

.         Oversee the Trusts Team in delivering to develop and deliver persuasive and timely funding applications.

·         Develop relationships with staff members and other key stakeholders across the charity maximising every opportunity for cultivation and development.

·         Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view Kids Cancers Charity’s work first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.

Reporting                                                                                                                                                                                  

·         Compile comprehensive and compelling progress reports to feed back to grant makers in a timely fashion and incentivise continued support.

·         Alongside the General Manager prepare accurate budgets detailing spending of specific grants.

·         Draw down on any multi-year grants as outlined in our annual budget.

·         Provide briefing notes and income pipeline on donor activities and potential funding opportunities.