Philanthropy trusts executive jobs

The Committed Giving Campaign Executive Retention helps those with sight loss to live the life they choose by assisting with the delivery of the Committed Giving campaigns across supporter development, delivering on time and to budget, to maximise the number of responses and value to the organisation.

This is a hybrid role working a minimum of 2 days in the office and the remaining 3 days from home.

The working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include:

Essential

• Educated to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent (QCF level 2 / SQCF level 5).

• Proven experience of working in a busy environment with a successful track record of delivering against competing priorities.

• Administration experience.

• Proven experience of working effectively with a number of different teams and/or suppliers.

• An understanding of administrative systems.

• Competent in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Strong creative and analytical skills.

Desirable

• Educated to degree/diploma level or equivalent qualification preferably in Fundraising and/or Marketing (QCF level 6 / SQCF levels 9-10).

• Experience of working in the charity sector.

• Demonstrable understanding of direct marketing principles and techniques.

• Demonstrable ability to be proactive and problem-solve.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Would you like a job with one of the UK’s Leading International Development charities? Are you someone who wants to join a dynamic fundraising team and expand their impact to help raise funds? If that sounds like you, then we have a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a full-time role in the London area for a Philanthropy Officer.

This fantastic role has arisen for a proactive Philanthropy Officer to join a £10m+ organisation at a very exciting time, to help them further develop and grow the organisation. You will have a proven track record within a fundraising background and have a passion for major donors/philanthropy as the charity is happy to train the right candidate up.

You will be growing the team’s small portfolio of major donors and will be looking after their mid value programme. There is an exciting opportunity in the future to grow their corporate area, which at the moment you will only be maintaining the smaller corporates they have at the moment. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a real passion for fundraising, particularly within the major donors / major gifts area, and wants to make their mid value programme their own.

Philanthropy Officer

Central London

Hybrid Working

Full time, Permanent

Salary: £34,500

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Researching, managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of major donors
• Leading the mid value programme and make it your own
• Develop and deliver tailored proposals and stewardship
• Liaising with the SMT and provide the team with regular reports
• Working on the small trusts they have and growing income from existing trusts and foundations

Applicants will need:

• Experience working within a fundraising role – linked to mid value donors in particular
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to spot and create opportunities
• Effective communication skills including the ability to confidently liaise with the SMT
• Networking and influencing skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise several projects and tasks

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

Imperial Health Charity is currently recruiting for an exciting new role, Philanthropy Executive, to join our growing fundraising team. We are proud to support five West London hospitals to do more through grants, fundraising, arts and volunteering. As Philanthropy Executive, you will be responsible for raising vital income from major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporates to support innovative research, hospital redevelopments and improvements to patient and staff wellbeing.

You will also be responsible for identifying, engaging and stewarding a range of cold and warm supporters, developing compelling proposals and impact reports, and managing a small portfolio of donors and the annual Christmas mailing for trusts and foundations to grow income, as well as supporting the philanthropy team more widely.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Create compelling and high-quality written communications, including funding proposals and impact reports for major donor, trusts and foundations and corporate supporters.
• Drive new business by carrying out research into and building relationships with newly identified donors, obtaining and sharing relevant information with the philanthropy team.
• Lead on the development of the annual Christmas mailing for warm and cold trusts and foundations, with plans to introduce an additional Spring mailing.
• Manage a small portfolio of major donors, trusts and foundations, engaging them to ensure they are kept up-to-date on the impact of their support, with the aim to develop these relationships and grow income.
• Support the philanthropy team by maintaining up-to-date records on the Charity’s CRM, detailing interactions with supporters and sending thank you letters.
• Ensure all income is accurately recorded on the Charity’s CRM and report back to line manager for monthly management accounts.
• Work within the charity’s due diligence, GDPR policies and processes, and provide due diligence reports for the wider philanthropy team.
• Maximise income opportunities by working in collaboration with the wider fundraising team, and cross-departmentally with the finance, grants, arts and volunteer teams.
• Work with the wider fundraising team to provide ad-hoc support on special events, projects or other duties where agreed with line manager.
• Demonstrate professionalism and best practice in all duties, comply with the charity’s wider policies and procedures, and proactively support the wider team to deliver our mission effectively.

In return, we offer:

• Excellent pay (the starting salary for this role is £35,986 with the potential to progress based on annually reviewed performance)
• Flexible working and holiday entitlement. 25 days per year plus bank holidays (increasing by one day a year up to a maximum of 33 days), plus an extra day’s holiday to be taken one week either side of your birthday.
• Pension. We pay employer’s contributions of 10 per cent of your annual salary to the charity’s workplace pensions, provided by Aviva
• Healthcare support. Support towards healthcare costs, including eye tests and dental, and support with mental health through counselling; additional access to gym discounts
• Annual training allowance. We value the professional development of our staff and allocate an annual £1,000 individual training allowance. Plus much more.

Philanthropy Executive (Trusts and Major Donor), a fantastic opportunity to join a National Charity. Initially a 9-month contract, with potential to be extended. Open to remote working and with offices based in C. London or various UK locations.

Experienced in Philanthropy Fundraising or a Fundraiser looking to transfer your skills? If you have excellent relationship management skills and a love for writing, this is a wonderful opportunity for personal development!

As the Philanthropy Executive (Trusts and Major Donor), you will join an experienced Philanthropy Team, working with a mixed portfolio of major gift supporters made up of trusts and foundations and individuals. You will:

• Manage a portfolio of both current and prospective Trusts and Foundations and Individual donors, and work closely with the Philanthropy Manager, dedicated Senior Volunteers and Patrons to secure gifts.
• Collaborate with Philanthropy and Partnerships colleagues and other teams to provide the best supporter experience and produce compelling applications for funding.
• With your excellent written and oral communication skills, build relationships and communicate with a wide range of individuals, producing quality, imaginative and compelling written materials, mailings, proposals and letters.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team to learn and grow your fundraising career. We are looking for you to be able to demonstrate how to apply your skills for use with a philanthropic audience, understanding the process of stewarding philanthropic donors and how to utilise a database effectively for fundraising purposes.

Salary is dependant on location/attendance to the London office; £23,400 - £26,044 base, + £3,500 London Weighting (With LW up to £29,544 per annum)

Hunter Merrifield are pleased to partner with London Transport Museum to find a new Philanthropy Executive to be responsible for supporting the delivery of London Transport Museum's philanthropy programme, supporting legacy and high value giving, the Patrons Circle, cultivation and stewardship events.

Job Title: Philanthropy Executive

Organisation: London Transport Museum

Salary: £23,500 - £30,300 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Location: London 1-2 days a week in the office

Closing date: Tuesday 16th August 2022

Required: CV and Cover Letter

Benefits: Free Underground travel, 75% off national rail tickets, flexible working, fantastic working environment.

London Transport Museum explore the powerful link between transport and the growth of London, its culture and society since 1800. By sharing this story of innovation, ingenuity, creativity and design, we ignite curiosity about the world around us and how to shape its future. They have dedicated programmes that encourage young people into the sector, a programme focused on innovation and creating a green transport sector as well as some fantastic events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with colleagues and volunteers, identify, research and manage a pipeline of prospects and donors, conducting preliminary research and understanding motivations for giving. Create tailored cultivation and stewardship plans for prospects and donors, developing and maintaining relationships through phone calls, meetings and events.
• Support the development of campaign tools to support fundraising including business cases, proposals, presentations and digital content
• Support the strategy for growing Legacy Giving at London Transport Museum, supporting the Philanthropy Manager to administer legacies and bequests made to London Transport Museum, adhering to best practice at all times
• Deliver the Museum's Patrons Circle programme, managing the organisation, administration and delivery of the Patrons events programme, supporting the delivery of other Development team events as required
• Manage low level giving initiatives at the Museum, Depot and across digital platforms including contactless giving, payroll giving and appeals

Person specification:

• Confident relationship builder able to build personal and organisational relationships at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent donor management skills
• Excellent administrative, planning and organisational skills
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office products
• Knowledge of high value and/or legacy giving fundraising principles, cultivation and stewardship processes
• Knowledge of fundraising strategy and practice

This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to play a pivotal role with a great organisation. This fundraising role will offer you development and progression and a solid foundation for a fundraising career.

To find out more and to apply, please contact Ellen Lamer at Hunter Merrifield.

Along with London Transport Museum, we want to practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. 

We are working with a national health charity to recruit a Philanthropy Executive to cover maternity leave for 9 months, you will be joining a supportive, high performing and ambitious team.

Based: Office and/or home-based, based on candidate's preference (various locations across the UK available)

The Role:
Responsible for generating donations of £10K+ from major donors; defined as individuals, grant-making trusts and foundations.
Responsible for identifying and initiating relationships with prospective donors.
Manage a calendar of approaches and donor interactions, ensuring that donors' timetables are met.
Initiate contact with donors through face-to-face meetings, telephone calls, events, written communications and project visits to meet agreed KPIs.
Produce well written project proposals, briefings and pitches and make 'asks' in writing or in person as appropriate.

The Candidate:
Excellent relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to produce consistently high quality, imaginative and compelling written materials.
Some experience of major donor fundraising or related account management role.
Able to demonstrate how to apply current skills for use with a philanthropic audience.
Understand the process of soliciting and stewarding philanthropic donors and how to utilise a database effectively for fundraising purposes.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further 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.

We are excited to be working with St Mungo’s an inspirational homelessness charity, who are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Executive to join its fundraising team. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects to generate income for vital work combatting homelessness and to lead projects that build on the team’s successful engagement of donors. This will include managing high-level relationships, both personally and through co-ordinating senior stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

This is a perfect opportunity to join their successful high-value major donor team during an exciting time for the charity with its renewed focus. You will be focusing on proactively identifying new donors and securing donations to achieve the ambitious team target of over £2.3 million.

You will need to demonstrate the following;

• Proven track record of building relationships with donors
• Demonstrable experience in achieving income against agreed targets
• Experience in developing new relationships with potential clients or donors
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills with people at all levels, both internal and external

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000

Contract:  35 hours (will consider 4 days)

Location: Home working with 2 days a week in the London office

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Title: Philanthropy Executive

Salary: £23,440 - £26,044 per annum depending on experience

Hours/Contract: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover (up to 9 months)

Based: Office and/or home-based, based on candidate's preference (various locations across the UK available)

Closing date: Friday 19 August

Interview date: Thursday 25 August

We are looking for a Philanthropy Executive to join an experienced, high performing and ambitious team which is central to supporting the delivery of Marie Curie's strategic direction. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your experience in fundraising by working with a mixed portfolio of major gift supporters made up of trusts and foundations and individuals.

You will manage a portfolio of both current and prospective Trusts and Foundations and Individual donors and will be empowered to build your own relationships with our supporters. You will also work closely with the Philanthropy Manager and our dedicated Senior Volunteers and Patrons to secure philanthropic gifts. You will collaborate with peers and fellow team members, Philanthropy and Partnerships colleagues and other teams across Marie Curie, to provide the best supporter experience and produce compelling applications for funding.

You will have excellent relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to produce consistently high quality, imaginative and compelling written materials. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how to apply current skills for use with a philanthropic audience, understand the process of soliciting and stewarding philanthropic donors and how to utilise a database effectively for fundraising purposes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team to learn and grow your fundraising career.

What we are looking for:

• A highly motivated fundraiser with superb relationship building skills and the ability to network effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - confidence in dealing with people at all levels, demonstrating professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to produce consistently high quality, imaginative and compelling written materials; mailings, proposals and letters.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise activities.

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

The role

The role of Philanthropy Manager is new in our growing Philanthropy & Special Events team. It is an opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience of raising funds from charitable trusts, and high net worth individuals to deliver results in an ambitious new phase for Breast Cancer Now.

An externally focussed, relationship management role, the postholder will be responsible for cultivating, engaging and stewarding high level relationships with individuals and Trusts and Foundations.

Working closely with the Head of Major Gifts and key internal stakeholders the role will focus on securing and developing high impact, long term relationships with high net worth individuals and trusts & foundations to deliver the sustainable income needed to deliver our ambitious new strategy to 2024.

A key focus of this role will be to support the growth of our Major Gifts fundraising programme, identifying opportunities to raise funds from individuals. The role will also build upon the success of the trust & statutory programme managing an established portfolio of trust relationships whilst developing new approaches with emphasis on prospective funders with the capacity to make significant commitments to Breast Cancer Now.

About you

A natural networker, exceptional communicator and someone who thrives on making connections and building relationships.

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative relationship manager with a well-developed understanding and knowledge of philanthropy.  You will have demonstrable experience of soliciting five figure gifts from high net worth individuals and a track record of meeting challenging income targets as well as experience of being part of higher value asks alongside colleagues and senior volunteers.

The role will support a culture of proactive relationship building and solicitation to grow our pool of major supporters and senior volunteers ensuring prospective funders are engaged with appropriate propositions, including our giving club, Progress Fund.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join an ambitious growing team to use their skills, experience and enthusiasm to make a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

This role is primarily based in our London office. However, in line with our hybrid working practice full-time staff members may choose to work up to three days per week from home. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Thursday 11 August 2022 at 9:00am

Interview date  Wednesday 17 August 2022

We’re working with Southampton Hospitals Charity who are looking for a Philanthropy Officer to join their team. You’ll focus on building the Major Donor income programme with the support of your manager, being responsible for identifying, engaging with and stewardship Major Donor supporters, securing gifts of up to five figures (and potentially six-figures).

This is a really exciting role for anyone looking to break into the charity sector and do something good. If you have fundraising experience that would be great but the organisation are open to transferrable skills.

You will need:

• Experience within fundraising or sales or customer service skills
• An ability to build strong relationships and influence others
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Salary: £25,655 - £30,000

Location: Southampton (two days a week in office)

Contract type: Permanent

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We proactively welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Salary - £29, 927 - £37,222 pro rata
Hours - Full-time (with potential to consider part-time)
Location - City Road EC1 with hybrid working pattern
Benefits - Excellent package including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata)

Are you a fundraiser with a passion for healthcare?

You will play an important part in building philanthropy at Moorfields Eye Charity to help meet the aims of our
ambitious five-year business plan for growth, including securing philanthropic income for Oriel - our £100m joint
fundraising campaign with UCL. Your work will also support world-leading eye research, and education along with
patient care, to provide life-changing eye health for millions of people in the UK and around the world.

About the role

Your work managing a portfolio of prospects capable of making major gifts (£10k- £50k) will help us deliver our strategy.
You will also create bespoke cultivation and solicitation plans that utilise medical staff, researchers, volunteers and senior
leadership of Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL.

By developing materials to support the campaign and preparing proposals for individual prospects you will help develop
our donor relationships. You will also ensure that gift pledges are fulfilled on schedule and prepare progress reports for donors.

This is a role that will require you to build strong relationships with consultants and researchers to gather information
on health-related projects as well as gain their involvement in the identification, cultivation and stewardship of major donors.

About you

You will be a confident, self-starter with relationship fundraising experience or commercial experience, where you can
demonstrate managing major funding relationships.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong relationships and influence and lead others. You will
be able to quickly absorb complex information and effectively communicate it to a non-academic audience.

Your ability to deliver excellent levels of supporter care and engage donors with Moorfields projects will be key to your
success in this role.

For more information and to view the job description for this role please visit
https://charitypeople.uk/moorfields.

To apply

Please send your CV to Emma at Charity People. If your profile fits what we are looking for we'll be in touch with further
details and to arrange a phone or video call. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening
on a rolling basis.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of
candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment,
marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because
we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

This is a great opportunity to plan, develop and manage the Trust fundraising programme at Muscular Dystrophy UK, through the development and delivery of fundraising strategies, in line with the charity’s national fundraising strategy.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Sound knowledge of trust fundraising processes
• Experience of working with key grantmakers (trusts & foundations and/or statutory funders) 
• A thorough approach with good attention to detail

Expectations in the role

• Monitor all current and newly-approved MDUK projects, working closely with the Director of Care, Communications and Support to plan approaches effectively and liaise with relevant senior staff.
• Prepare and submit high-quality applications to a personal portfolio of high-value strategic funders.
• To continually develop and ensure the delivery of the strategic plan for the team to reflect the aims and objectives of the Charity’s overall strategy.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our team have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.  Please note, interviews likely to be held on 24th and 25th August.

*Unfortunately due to resource capacity we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful

We are working in partnership with The Fire Fighters Charity, who provide specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives. They exist to support all fire and rescue service personnel, whatever their role in the service, including all those who have retired, as well as for spouses and qualifying dependants.

They are seeking a Legacy and Trusts Executive to cover a period of maternity leave. The postholder will generate target income from UK Charitable Trusts and Foundations and from legacy donations. The postholder will provide effective administration of trusts, partnerships, and legacies and work closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to ensure the overall objectives of the department are supported.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in legacy administration and understanding of legacies legal administration.
• Experience of writing applications for trust and foundation fundraising.
• Knowledge of the SORP guidelines and awareness of charity accrual process.
• Experience using Salesforce would be advantageous.

We are seeking an individual with excellent written and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, able to understand and interpret complex data, with high levels of numeracy and literacy.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. 

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 18th August 2022. However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role will be closed sooner than the closing date if a successful appointment is made. Please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Postholder must be available from or before 5th September 2022.

Location: Homebased or Hybrid working (60/40 split, with a minimum of 2 days in the office a week - Basingstoke)

Age UK is recruiting a new Trusts Fundraising Manager to join our award-winning Fundraising team.

We're seeking someone knowledgeable and passionate when it comes to generating charitable gifts from trusts and foundations.

Crucially we're looking for someone who recognises why the work of Age UK is so compelling and can help us realise our ambition to continue growing income from this donor audience.

Older people are facing the long-term health impacts of months of isolation during the pandemic coupled with the spiralling cost of living crisis. So the work of Age UK is more critical than ever - we must be here for every older person when they need us the most.

This is why we're seeking talented committed fundraisers who are focused in helping us more deeply engage our supporters and generate much-needed funding for our work.

This fantastic opportunity would best suit an individual with successful and proven experience in achieving income targets in a high value trust fundraising role.

All applications for this role will be anonymised, we won't know your name, address or gender until after shortlisting for interview has taken place. We want to select the best candidate for this key role based on lived experience and passion, rather than qualifications.

You will have:

• A track record in researching high value Trust funding opportunities, generating a forward pipeline of applications and personally asking for major gifts, alone or with senior colleagues and volunteers.
• Empathy and understanding for the issues faced by older people and a desire to help address these.
• Excellent proposal and bid-writing skills and the ability to articulate compelling funding propositions to secure grants and gifts.
• Sound donor stewardship skills including ability to prepare high-quality donor reports and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to gain buy-in and confidence from Trust supporters including senior-level contacts.
• Ability to work collegiately with colleagues across teams to develop and deliver funding propositions, to problem-solve and generate creative opportunities and to engage your funders.
• The ability to meet and manage individual KPIs and contribute towards the delivery of team KPIs
• Budget management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

What we offer in return:

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Heka Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.