Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager
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Role: Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager
Salary: £40000 to £43000 per annum (DoE) + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Type: Permanent, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
About Us
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team
The Role
Were hiring for a Trust and Statutory Fundraising manager to join us at Seashell to lead on the trust and foundations fundraising strategy for the charity, driving increased income for capital redevelopment projects and day to day revenue fundraising. They will extend the portfolio of high profile, grant-making trusts and foundations that support the charity along with securing significant funds from statutory funders such as government, Lottery and Sports England.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on trust and statutory fundraising, developing and delivering the strategy for both capital and revenue fundraising to drive increased restricted and unrestricted income.
- Set trust and statutory income targets and oversee income forecasting for capital and revenue, keeping the Head of Fundraising abreast of performance against target.
- Lead on developing and overseeing due diligence procedures for trust, statutory and major donor prospects to ensure staff follow due process.
- Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising and marketing team.
- Work with the Data Officer to ensure the database is maintained with accurate and consistent donor and prospect information in line with GDPR and related legislation
Requirements
- Extensive experience in a trust fundraising role in the charity sector and the process behind it.
- A demonstrable track record of income generation through personally securing six and seven figure gifts from grant-making trusts, foundations and statutory sources
- Experience of leading and delivering effective and practical fundraising strategies to include target setting, forecasting and income reporting
- An ability to think and act strategically to move forward complex donor relationships, understanding their needs and what motivates them
- Experience of working with and influencing senior leaders and peers within an organisation
Benefits
- Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees
- Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
- Blue light discount scheme
- Benenden Health Care Membership – access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice
- Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS
About Recruitment at Seashell
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ – Integrity, Innovation, and Involvement. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and full references will be taken.
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