We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic communications professional to work closely with communities and the people who support them.

Local Trust was established in 2012 to deliver Big Local, a unique programme that puts residents across the country in control of decisions about their own lives and neighbourhoods.

Funded by an endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund it provides in excess of £1m of long-term funding over 10-15 years to each of 150 local communities, through the Big Local programme.

The senior communications officer will join the team at an exciting time, with an ambitious organisational strategy in place and a unique opportunity to work with communities and amplify their voices. Their role will be to maximise engagement with the people who are making Big Local happen as we relaunch our support offer. This is a key area of our strategy and an organisational priority.

Unlike many organisations, our communications are not driven by fundraising or brand building. Instead our funding model allows us to focus on supporting communities in 150 Big Local areas and sharing learning from the Big Local programme to influence wider change. With growing political interest in levelling-up society, we believe there is an opportunity to shift power and resources to communities. Local Trust is in a unique position to demonstrate the value of this approach and win support for it.

Working closely with the programmes team, the senior communications officer will lead on delivering Local Trust’s communications for the ‘People and Communities’ element of our organisational strategy to 2026.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and skilled communicator who is brilliant at building internal and external relationships and taking responsibility for an ambitious area of work.

We are looking for a confident and proactive individual to develop and coordinate Trees for Cities’ annual programme of community urban forest projects in London, ensuring that projects are financially viable and target areas of greatest need.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop projects to plant and establish trees and woodland habitat across London’s public realm in parks and open spaces, housing estates, hospitals and streets, in line with an annual business plan.
• Develop and nurture strong working relations with stakeholders including landowners and funders. Key stakeholders include local authorities, social housing landlords, and the London Urban Forest Partnership.
• Work with project partners and use open-source data to ensure that projects target areas of greatest need, as indicated by data relating to social and environmental deprivation including Indices of Multiple Deprivation, canopy cover data and other environmental parameters.
• Develop and secure project partnership agreements with landowners, including a project budget, key deliverables, anticipated outcomes and funding plan. Partnership agreement should include an agreed contribution of funding from each landowner partner.
• Lead the development of multi-year strategic partnerships with local authorities and other landowners.
• Lead the promotion of the Tree Cities of the World programme with local authorities in London, helping to promote standards of urban forestry in the capital.
• Work closely with the Projects Team to ensure projects are delivered on time, in line with partner and funder objectives, and within allocated expenditure budgets.
• Work with the fundraising teams (grants, corporate and individual giving) to secure income for the London urban forest programme in line with annual targets.
• Provide project and budgetary information as required to leverage funding and to support high standards of account management and stewardship for all funding partners.
• Work with the schools team to maintain an awareness of schools projects in London and to present cohesive packages to local authorities, particularly through strategic partnerships.
• Support the Marketing & Communications team to raise awareness of our London urban forest programme. Generate content for website, e-newsletter, annual report, social media, press releases, and partner/sector communication channels. Be the spokesperson for the London urban forest programme and represent Trees for Cities at key planting events as required.
• Work with the Impact team to evaluate the success of the London urban forest programme and to create annual impact reports for funders and partners. Maintain effective monitoring processes, project and funding records, and generate key messages that communicate the impact of each programme.
• Maintain funding files and record information on internal systems including Zoho, Donorfy, iPlicit and Salesforce. Carry out all necessary administrative tasks related to the London urban forest programme.
• Work as a strong member of the development team; we are a high-performing team that works collaboratively and supportively to drive the charity forward.

Visit link in headline for full job description, download and complete the application form and email to email provided.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. 

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we're tackling the root causes of gender inequality and child poverty, and we are now active in more than 70 countries worldwide.

A rewarding and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join the Major Partnerships Unit at Plan International UK. You will manage the day to day running of the trusts programme and team alongside managing high level trust relationships, both existing and prospective. You will be responsible for maximising donor engagement, satisfaction and value, ensuring a high level of customer service and account management with a view to securing six figure grants from trusts.

It’s an exciting time to join Plan International UK as we deliver our ambitious new organisational and fundraising strategy. Over the next year our Major Partnerships Unit will generate more than £9million income from companies, trusts, foundations and major donors.

You will have proven experience of creating and managing relationships with and raising funds from trusts and foundations. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to build relationships, negotiate and persuade a wide range of audiences both internally and externally and be able to demonstrate experience of developing, motivating and managing staff. You will also have experience of anticipating future trends, analysing them and identifying new opportunities to maximise our trusts income.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 21 September 2021

Interviews will take place on 30 September/1 October 2021

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are looking for a Trust Manager to maximise engagement with charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies to join a small team and support this life saving charity.

The Company
One of the UKs biggest trusts, our 10,000 staff delivering care to more than 1.6 million patients each year in three hospitals and a range of other sites. It combines globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the best in NHS treatment.

The Role
This role sits within a high achieving fundraising team, divided into three departments philanthropic partnerships, individual giving, and community fundraising.
The trusts manager will report to the head of philanthropic partnerships to support the strategic direction and lead the operational delivery of the trusts programme and to focus on developing long-term relationships from trust supporters to solicit multi-year gifts
To maximise engagement with charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies by account managing a portfolio of 10k-100k donors to deliver income according to targets.
To develop a targeted list of trusts prospects with the potential to give up to 100,000 to approach and develop plans for reaching and engaging them.
To support the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships with budget development, monitoring and reporting.
This is a hugely exciting time to join the Charity as we develop a new case for support, and fundraising appeal, which will launch a new organisational brand.

The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced candidate who has demonstrated success building a portfolio and securing gifts in excess of 50k.
Minimum of three years trusts, foundations or statutory experience within the not-for-profit sector
You will need to be a highly skilled writer, who is able to proactively build relationships with new trust contacts.
As trusts manager you will need to be attuned to the sensitivities of senior relationships and excited by the prospect of networking and representing the charity externally, utilising connections through trustees, staff, and hospital colleagues. Outstanding written, verbal and communication skills are essential, to negotiate, influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

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 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.

NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager for a charity that provides support and protection to children's rights.

Working closely with Head of Grants and Programme Funding, you will:

• Develop and implement a programme to meet and exceed income targets from Trusts and Foundations
• Lead on the relationship management of all Trusts and Foundations
• Research and pursue opportunities from overseas trusts and foundations, in the US and elsewhere

Our client is looking for a passionate Trusts and Foundations Manager who is an excellent writer and experienced in structuring persuasive cases for support.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Proven track record in successfully securing five and six figure donations and multi-year grants
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising

• Applications close: 9am, 17th September 2021 – please note late applications cannot be accepted.
• Salary: £28,500 (+ £3,000 London Weighting Allowance).
• Contract: One year contract, Full time.
• Working days: Five days a week. From Monday - Friday.
• Job Location: London or Birmingham plus homeworking
• Start date: Mid October

About The Access Project

The Access Project (“TAP”) is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds beat the odds and gain places at top universities. We match effective tutors to work with our students for an hour a week to raise their grades. In addition, a dedicated university access officer mentors the students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications. Our results show this approach works.

About the role

The Trusts & Foundations Manager (Maternity Cover) will be part of a friendly and collaborative Partnerships Team of ten. We are a high impact charity with ambitious plans to grow, and trust and foundation partnerships are at the heart of our plan to help more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds reach top universities. We are currently looking for a talented professional to have an influential role in growing our trust and foundations fundraising. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced trust fundraiser to take on this busy and exciting role. Your skills, mindset and commitment to our vision of widening student participation in higher education will be vital in helping us with our bold expansion strategy.

You will implement and further develop the strategy for trust fundraising with the Partnerships Director, adhering to agreed targets and will build relationships with a portfolio of potential and strategically important trusts funders, engaging with them through phone calls, meetings, written correspondence, events and by creating engaging proposals.

Duties and responsibilities

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will:

Lead on Strategy & Stewardship to:

• Identify and cultivate links with trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.
• Develop and implement personalised cultivation and stewardship plans for specific funders to build and manage relationships with them.
• Build upon partnerships with, and secure new income from, an existing pipeline of trust and foundations.

• Research, develop and maintain a pipeline of new relationships to secure fundraising opportunities focusing on new funders who we can approach, both for single and multi-year funding.

• Deliver high-quality cultivation and stewardship of all Trusts & Foundations to produce robust and measurable growth over time.
• Lead the application process for trusts and foundations, other grant-making bodies, livery companies and some statutory organisations, with detailed budgets and supporting material in order to write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities and requirements as specified.
• Provide a first-class experience to all our donors and partners.
• Liaise closely with all teams including devising briefs and timescales for colleagues to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals and build relationships across The Access Project.
• Work with all teams to develop compelling cases for support by having a strong understanding of our work, current objectives and future plans in order to match donor interests effectively and see opportunities for further support.

Lead Trusts & Foundation Finance and Administration to:

• Actively contribute to implementing our fundraising strategy and yearly budgets in line with TAP’s strategic priorities.
• Monitor and manage Trusts & Foundations finance tracking and incoming grant payments and budget expenditure in collaboration with other fundraising and relevant colleagues across the organisation.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all required reporting is delivered to the highest standards, supporting the development of robust evaluation processes with colleagues where needed.
• Ensure all communication with funders is recorded centrally for future reference.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to evaluate specific fundraising projects and ensure a steady increase of income year on year.

General

• Stay informed of key developments within the sector.
• Attend evening and occasional weekend events, as required within the nature of the post.
• Assist with other duties that may be reasonably required.
• Keep up to date with any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, best practice and industry standards in relation to fundraising.

Please see our online application portal for a full job description, person specification, application guideline and further information about our charity’s fantastic work and team.

We are seeking an energetic, passionate and proactive Trusts and Foundations Manager, who is an excellent writer, experienced at structuring persuasive cases for support and is commercially minded and has a track record of securing and delivering a successful fundraising pipeline to join this inspiring international development charity.

The Company
Devising, developing and implementing a programme to meet and exceed income targets from Trusts and Foundations.
Researching, writing and monitoring applications for a broad range of trusts and foundations
Focus on medium to large Trusts and Foundations and build strategic relationships that go beyond a simple financial transaction but create long term partnerships.
Report to the Head of Grants and Programme Funding as required on planning, budgeting, deliveryand internal reporting processes to ensure the effective management and oversight of trusts and
foundations fundraising.
Monitor and assess the financial performance of trusts and foundations fundraising to inform plans going forward.
Ensure all trusts and foundations fundraising information is up to date in Salesforce
Build on relationships with existing Trusts and Foundations, providing an excellent standard of feedback in a timely manner
Lead on the relationship management of all Trusts and Foundations including the development and implementation of tailored cultivation and stewardship

The Candidate
A proven track record in successfully securing five and six figure donations and multi-year grants.
In-depth experience of trusts and foundations fundraising and knowledge of best practise fundraising techniques.
Experience of building excellent relationships with trusts and foundations producing cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing supporters respectively.
Excellent track record in the successful development of trust and foundations proposals securing significant income.

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 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.

Trust and Foundations Manager
We are With You 
Full time (4 days considered)
Home/office hybrid working patterns
London
Up to £38,888 (ILW)

We are With You (formerly Addaction) is a charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. This means giving people support in a way that’s right for them, either face to face, in their local service, community, or online.

To date the charity has derived almost all its income from commissioning bodies such as local authorities and NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups. The pattern of provision and the funding priorities are ever changing and the pressure to deliver more for less is ever increasing. This is why we need you to join a small team to diversify income.

This is certainly a role to make your own as you will be building new relationships, re-establishing lapsed relationships, prospect researching, building compelling cases for support, in addition to monitoring income and expenditure budgets. 

Your remit will be to develop the trust and foundations strategy in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising and specifically, to identify prospective trusts and foundations whose strategic objectives match those of the charity, and to develop, manage and lead all trust and foundations applications, ensuring that targets are met. 

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrable a track record of researching and securing income from trusts and/or foundations, relationship building and networking with external and internal stakeholders and funders.

How to apply

Early applications encouraged as role is available now.
 
Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.

Initial closing date:    10.00a.m. Monday 4th October 2021

The format of the interviews will be determined by the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions that apply at the time.

About the role  

Switchback is an award-winning small charity enabling young Londoners to build stable, rewarding lives after their release from prison. We are looking for a fantastic Trusts & Foundations Manager to join our small but mighty fundraising team. This is a new and exciting position that will be an integral part of Switchback’s future growth and sustainability for the young men we support.

As we now look forward to planning our new 2022-2024 Strategic Plan, this is a really exciting time for a Trusts & Foundations Manager to join our small but mighty fundraising team! We really value our fundraising team because it’s at the heart of our future growth and this new and exciting position has been introduced to grow our income from trusts and foundations, whilst nurturing our loyal existing supporters. You will inherit a strong portfolio and existing grants totaling over £460k, along with a database of ready to go applications and prospects. You will join us to build on our success and enable Switchback to expand our impact even further.

Joining the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising Officer, you’ll develop and write exciting and persuasive funding proposals, build new donor relationships and broaden the support from our current donors, securing significant donations and strong partnerships. At Switchback we pride ourselves on ensuring that our wonderful donors receive authentic, quality and detailed communications so that they not only continue to feel invested in our work, but most importantly, feel loved and appreciated!

About you 

We are seeking someone with a strong track record of charity fundraising who would like to work in a small team that punches above its weight, helping Switchback to grow its impact even further. You’ll be highly organised and good at writing and coordinating information with excellent attention to detail, drive, and enthusiasm to deliver against targets.

You must love building and nurturing relationships at different levels and enjoy providing our funders with high quality updates so that they always feel closely connected to our work. You will have passion for telling the stories of the young people we support and be excited to represent Switchback and our Trainees.

At Switchback we aim to build a team representative of London’s diverse population, celebrating the differences that people bring with them as a vital resource to achieve our ambition and purpose. At such, at this time we’re especially keen to hear from men, people from Asian backgrounds, and/or people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.  

Above all, you’ll be passionate about Switchback’s purpose and values, and keen to get stuck in to a wide range of policy and research activity in a small team with big ambitions to transform the system.

Fundraising Manager 

Here at Doorstep Library we believe in the power of words to take you places. We are a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to bringing the gift of books and the joy of reading into the homes of families across London who need our support, reading with them and their children to inspire a love of books, of stories and storytelling, and to instil a lifelong passion for reading.

In 2020, we had a successful year of fundraising in which we met targets and expanded our donor base. Now in our 10th year, we will shortly be expanding into our fourth London borough as well as launching our new Online Reading Corner service – bringing our unique service to even more families. At this exciting time for the charity we are looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager who will increase our income to support these plans and extend our reach.

Job Purpose:

• Managing the delivery of an ongoing trusts and foundations partnerships and community giving fundraising strategy;

• Using excellent writing skills to put together trusts and foundations funding bids, with the support and guidance of the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships;

• To manage the charity’s fundraising operations including coordinating prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and ensuring effective stewardship of trust and foundations grants and community giving.

At present all non-project delivery staff are working fully from home. Remote working, with occasional travel to London for meetings would be considered as a long-term option.

Would you like to embark on a new challenge with a charity which works to change inequalities amongst children?

Are you someone who is proactive and has knowledge of international development? If that sounds like you, then we have a fantastic opportunity to work part of a small team and have a genuine passion for securing trusts.

This is a full time, permanent role, which is currently remote but in time expected to be in the office 2-3 a week in Central London for a Trusts and Foundations Manager.

You will have a proven track record of leading and developing Trusts and Foundations Programmes. You will be an energetic and creative individual, bringing extensive Trust Fundraising knowledge and leadership to the team. You will be responsible for securing medium to large trusts whilst also being able to maintain relationships with existing supporters.

Trusts and Foundations Manager

Central London

Full time, Permanent

Salary: £32,000-£36,000

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Devising, developing and implementing a programme to meet and exceed income targets from Trusts and Foundations
• Focusing on medium to large trusts and foundations and being able to maintain that relationship  for long term partnerships
• Monitor and assess the financial performance of trusts and foundations fundraising to inform plans going forward.
• To research relevant Trusts and Grant making bodies, developing compelling applications
• Build new relationships with trust and grant awarding organisations, updating them with the work of the charity and impact of trust funding

Applicants will need:

• Experience of building and retaining relationships and producing stewardship plans for new and existing supporters
• To be able to plan and prioritise varied workload and achieving all deadlines
• To be willing and able to travel overseas one week per year
• Proven experience undertaking research, developing proposals, and winning funding

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

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

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a sporting non-for-profit who are looking for a fantastic new Trusts and Foundations Manager to join their small, but might fundraising team. The organisation enhances the prospects of disadvantaged and disabled young people using cricket and other forms of sport and recreation to engage with them.

The main purpose of this role is to be part of a committed, passionate team that raises funds for the organisation, with specific responsibility for trust and statutory income; funding a wide variety of projects giving young people, particularly those with special needs, a sporting chance. This is an exciting time to join the charity as they are investing heavily in programme expansion.

You will be joining a passionate team in a great working environment, and there will be plenty of opportunity for you to develop your trust fundraising career.

To apply for this role you will need experience of:

* Experience of obtaining and managing significant partnerships with leading trusts and foundations including understanding their needs and developing highly personalised relationships.
* Experience of working with and servicing the needs of statutory bodies including government agencies in relation to significant funding partnerships.
* Excellent teamwork, communication and presentation skills; ability to be articulate.
* To always work to fundraising 'best practice' and legal requirements and have sound attention to detail
* Able to manage deadlines and priorities

If you want to learn more and receive a full job description please contact Hannah and send her a CV at Harris hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

The hiring manager is seeing applications as they come, so please get in touch asap with your CV and statement.

Salary is £32,000 - £36,000

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Development Manager (Trusts, Public and High Value Funders) is a senior role in our fundraising and operations team. The role is responsible for the delivery of our multi-year fundraising strategy and the planning and direct delivery of our work with trusts, foundations and public funders. The role will also grow and support our relationships with high value donors.

About Ministry of Stories

Ministry of Stories champions the writer in every child. Co-founded by author Nick Hornby in 2010, we help young people discover their confidence, imagination and potential through the power of their writing. We develop self-respect and communication skills through innovative writing programmes and one-to-one mentoring for children living in under-resourced communities, working in schools, and at our dedicated writing centre in east London. We empower young people to write brighter futures for themselves through the power of their ideas, creativity and imagination.

Inspired by San Francisco’s 826 Valencia, you’ll find us hidden behind our own fantastical shop Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, which has been serving London’s monster population (and the occasional human) since 1818.  All proceeds from our monstrous offerings such as Cubed Earwax and Thickest Human Snot go back to support our work with young people.

Our programme currently includes:

• Weekly Community Writing Labs and holiday programmes for children and young people, hosted at our Writing Centre in Hoxton
• A Schools Programme delivering creative writing-led educational workshops, projects and training that support school’s needs
• A National Training offer, supporting cultural and education organisations around the country to embed Ministry of Stories methodology for the benefit of their local children, young people and wider communities

The Ministry of Stories is based in East London. We are open to discussing a hybrid of in-office and home working arrangements and the role will involve occasional off-site and evening meetings. The post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and an Enhanced DBS check.

About our fundraising

Now in our 11th year, Ministry of Stories is focused on growing our writing programmes within our community and primary and secondary schools. To achieve this, we have been focused on expanding our sources of funding and increasing our earned income potential from school partners and our shop.

Our overall direction of travel is to spread financial risk by seeking multi-year funding agreements and increasing the proportion of private income for our core work. In particular we aim to grow our number of corporate partnerships and increase our community of individual donors. In time, we aspire to rebuild our community and events fundraising, with a careful eye on return on investment.

As with many charities, our fundraising has been significantly affected by COVID-19. However, we are feeling optimistic. We have a strong base of existing funders and high quality relationships we can build upon, as well as talented and inspirational young people to showcase and an engaging and creative charity to introduce to new funders.

To make the most of this important moment, we are looking to appoint an experienced, driven and ambitious fundraising manager to lead our fundraising strategy by identifying opportunities, securing and nurturing new and existing trust and public funder relationships and ultimately, delivering our fundraising targets. Through the management of the Development Coordinator, you will also be responsible for growing our corporate and individual giving income and will start to explore options for community and events fundraising from 2022.

To support this role, we have a motivated senior leadership team and are overseen by an engaged and active board of trustees who understand the importance of fundraising. Our board has invested in a team of two fundraisers for three years, which has helped us to realise  income growth, new opportunities and to bring a unique creativity to our fundraising.

We are in a unique position to be recruiting permanently to both fundraising roles at the same time and will be looking to bring in a combination of skills and specialisms across the team. Now is the perfect time to bring your talent and vision to our small but mighty charity, to build on our solid fundraising foundations and create a long-term, sustainable future for the Ministry of Stories.

Main Purpose

To deliver our fundraising strategy under the leadership of our Deputy Director and through the line management of our Development Coordinator. Lead all trusts and foundations, public and high value fundraising - from research and planning, through to bid writing, relationship development and reporting - to ensure we deliver on all commitments.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Financial Planning

• To work strategically with the senior leadership team to identify new opportunities and partnerships, explore different ways of framing our work, be able to respond quickly and innovate to meet both the broad and specific needs of the charity
• To work with the Deputy Director and Development Coordinator to implement our three-year fundraising strategy and deliver our existing work plan (2021/2022)
• To work with the Deputy Director and Management Accountant to prepare board reports and track donations, including bringing progress to target updates to your monthly one-to-ones and leads effective monthly fundraising meetings
•  To forecast and monitor all income and expenditure for fundraising, including reforecasting, budget phasing and developing new budgets
• To commit to the principles of the Ministry of Stories and to advocate for the importance of our work with children and young people with all funders

2. Trusts and Foundations

• To research and develop a pipeline of potential trusts and foundation applications and use this to create a schedule of applications and approaches with key deadlines
• To write compelling, accurate and tailored applications which support the Ministry of Stories’ organisational  strategy, financial needs and tone of voice, while also meeting the needs and aspirations of the funder
• To manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, managing the key relationships and fulfilling all reporting requirements on time and to an excellent standard
• To maintain accurate records for grants and correspondence from trusts and foundations on the organisational database (Salesforce)
• To work with the Marketing Manager to develop appropriate case studies and showcase relationships with key funders
• To represent the work of Ministry of Stories at relevant funder meetings or events

3. Public Funding

• To research and prioritise potential funding schemes and programmes, including Local Authorities and Public Sector
• To deliver all reporting requirements to existing and new public funders, including Young Londoners
• To work with the Senior Leadership Team to prioritise and write compelling proposals and bids, manage the relationships and overall portfolio
• To liaise with other key staff as above for data and information and ensure delivery against all reporting requirements

4. High Value Funders

• To put the supporter experience at the heart of your fundraising practice in order to grow and retain donors and supporters. Where possible, seek out opportunities for in-person or digital stewardship events for supporters to ‘bring our work to life’.
• Support the senior leadership team to deliver excellent donor care and stewardship to ensure strong relationships with high value supporters, funders and our board of trustees
• Provide effective account management and planning to engage and retain donors, supporters and ambassadors
• Help to inspire and secure new high value and major donors for Ministry of Stories
• Explore options around working with donors to grow our fundraising, e.g. establishing a Development Committee

5. Line Management

• To provide regular support to our Development Coordinator, including objective setting, performance management, probationary and annual appraisals
• To provide leadership for planning around corporate, community, individual giving and events fundraising, including first stage approval of copy and content. Maintain oversight of all key projects
• To encourage relationship fundraising approaches, ensuring all supporter communications and thank you processes are delivered in a timely manner and to a high standard
• To ensure our database, application tracker, donation systems, gift aid claims and regular giving tracking monitoring are effective and kept up-to-date
• To ensure that fundraising activities comply with legislation and statutory requirements, including Data Protection, GDPR and fundraising best practice. Keep abreast of change and innovation in fundraising and the wider arts and cultural sector

6. General Duties

• To contribute to the activities of the wider team as necessary and as directed by the senior leadership team
• To actively promote the organisation’s Safeguarding Policy 
• Recognise your role as part of a small team and become an active part of a team culture that encourages close collaboration and supportive relationships between colleagues

Person Specification

You will be an experienced and highly skilled trusts, foundation or public fundraiser with well-honed communication skills, a proven track record of personally soliciting five and six-figure grants from these sources. You will be able to initiate, build and sustain excellent relationships and be great at listening, researching and writing. You will bring creativity, ambition and innovation and an ability to deliver strong results and be motivated by our commitment to help young people to write a brighter future for themselves.

Essential

• Driven and passionate about fundraising as a tool to unlock opportunities and outcomes for children and young people
• Significant experience in a fundraising/development role specifically in the areas of trusts, foundations and/or public funding
• A proven track record of setting and meeting challenging financial targets, including securing five and six-figure grants
• Significant experience of writing successful bids including working with budgets
• Experience of delivering funder reports, including data
• Experience of researching and developing a funder pipeline
• Strong planning and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good copywriting skills and an ability to work to a high degree of accuracy

Desirable, but not essential

• Ability to work strategically and think laterally to identify partnerships, networks and opportunities for the charity
• Experience of using a CRM database system, such as Salesforce
• Experience of other forms of fundraising – for example, event management, major donor fundraising, supporter care or supporter communications
• Experience of using design software (e.g. InDesign)
• Working knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR regulation
• Line management experience (staff or volunteers)
• Experience with a similar organisation or a charity

Terms and Conditions

Post: Development Manager (Trusts, Public and High Value Funders)

Reports to: Deputy Director

Direct Report: Development Coordinator (Corporate Partnerships and Community)

Peers: Marketing Manager

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week, incl. lunch) Monday to Friday, preferred but flexible

Salary: Salary range £30,000 - £34,000 p.a, dependent on experience

Benefits: 3% employer contribution to pension

Home and office based

Wheelchair accessible office and open to discussing any other specific needs

25 days annual leave and time off in lieu policy

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and welcoming team culture, open to exploring individual needs and preferences

Deadline for applications: 9am Thursday 30th September 2021

Interviews: Scheduled for Wednesday 6th October 2021

We are pleased to working with a children’s charity who are looking for a Trusts and Statutory Manager to join their growing team. You will be joining a friendly and ambitious team whose recent work has meant that this charity has thrived over the pandemic. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities as well as managing a portfolio of trusts and foundations, in order to lead on the development and delivery of their statutory funding strategy.

The charity is looking for someone with proven experience of securing five and six figure gifts who is a confident communicator and able to build relationships with key prospects. You will be expected to contribute to both new business and account management, with the overall aim of helping the team achieve the overall annual target.

You will need:

• Significant fundraising experience with a track record of securing five and six figure grants
• A track record of developing strong, mutually beneficial relationships with funders and delivering outstanding stewardship
• Proven success of good stakeholder management
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Deadline: ASAP
Salary: £33,000-£36,000
Location: London

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call or email Lucy at Ashby Jenkins Recruitment.

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.