Reprieve is a UK charity founded in 1999.  Reprieve uses strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society, as it is in their cases that human rights are most swiftly jettisoned and the rule of law is cast aside. Thus, Reprieve promotes and protects the rights of those facing the death penalty and those who are the victims of extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”, with a focus on arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial executions.

Due to limited capacity and plentiful opportunities, we are looking for an experienced Trust and Foundation fundraiser to join our team on an interim six-month basis.

This role will sit within the Development and Outreach team and will be responsible for writing high quality, engaging funder reports, applications, award nominations and communications and for helping to further develop, refine and put plans in place for a pipeline of prospective funders, with a focus on UK and US organisations.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with a track-record of successful applications to charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies, and someone with the professionalism, energy, creativity and drive to make a success of an interim role.

The Development and Outreach Team is small so you will need to be a self-starter and comfortable getting stuck-in. But you will receive all the support you need to learn about Reprieve’s areas of work and be a member of a close-knit, supportive team. 

You will be comfortable in communicating and collaborating with people across Reprieve, from caseworkers, to the finance team and operations, as well as local partners and fellows. You will be an excellent communicator with a passion for Reprieve, and the willingness to muck in on all tasks big or small in order to ensure that Reprieve is in the best position possible to keep delivering justice and saving lives.  

Given current restrictions as a result of the coronavirus, we remain working from home rather than our London-office. As government advice changes, the office will reopen. We would prefer candidates who are able to work part time in our London office however, as this is a short term role, we will consider exceptional candidates who need to work entirely remotely We will continue to be guided by government advice in these uncertain times.

Applicants must have the current right  to work in the UK. Reprieve is an equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as members of the LGBTQI community, those with disabilities, and individuals from Black and minority ethnic communities.

For full details and information on how to apply please see the job description. 

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of 785 pupils; 705 boys aged 11 – 18 and a further 80 girls in the co-educational sixth form. The School is located on a beautiful 46 acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs over 170 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical and creative potential.

Whilst philanthropy is embedded in the School’s history, the Foundation Office was only established in 2018. 

The School has had an ambitious campus enhancement plan and whilst rated as one of the 10 best value schools in the country, has maintained an impressive building programme.  The School seeks to complete its current campus plan with a new Performing Arts Centre before moving ahead with the next 10 year strategy.

Reporting to the Headmaster, the Foundation Director will be a member of the School Senior Leadership Team, and will be required to grow fundraising through a variety of different means, including major gifts, legacies, regular giving, grants and foundations.

The Foundation Office has put in place the groundwork for successful engagement and fundraising activity, and is working towards launching the School’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign, focusing on Bursaries and the Performing Arts Centre.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate a record of achievement in fundraising, ideally in an educational context; accomplished interpersonal skills, an excellent memory for names and faces with a proven track record of building trusted relationships; an ability to manage social situations with grace; alacrity; creativity and resilience. Education to degree level would be advantageous.

The role will require some work on evenings and weekends.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, dependent on qualifications and experience

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website or contact the Human Resources Manager.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on 24 May 2021.

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by CV or an application form, and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

The Trusts and Foundations Manager is a new post created to take ownership of our Trusts and Foundations grants. We are looking for a reliable, organised and passionate individual with excellent writing skills and experience of generating income from trusts and foundations to help manage and develop our portfolio of funders, grow our income from this stream and secure more multi-year grants. Joining at a key time, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will work with the Head of Income and Partnerships to achieve Rising Sun’s fundraising targets during this exciting period of growth for the charity. 

They will write compelling funding applications to answer funders’ questions and requirements and to demonstrate the impact of Rising Sun’s services. They will build strong relationships with funders, providing regular updates and communicating challenges, solutions and successes as appropriate to develop our reputation as a reliable and trustworthy organisation. 

Working with them in the Fundraising Team will be the Head of Income and Partnerships, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Fundraising and Communications Officer and Trusts and Foundations Officer. As part of the team the Trusts and Foundations Manager will help to develop fundraising materials such as case studies, impact reports and cases for support.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 30 staff, you will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who have experienced domestic abuse.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and manage Rising Sun’s portfolio of income and fundraising activities related to trusts and foundations.
• Keep the trusts and foundations stream of the funding pipeline healthy and up to date, carrying out research into new opportunities and meeting application deadlines.
• Write compelling funding applications that answer funders’ questions and effectively communicate the mission, services and impact of Rising Sun
• Develop appropriate fundraising tools, such as cases for support and impact reports
• Be responsible for setting and achieving income targets from trusts and foundations.
• Support the Head of Income and Partnerships to write bids for commissioned services and government funding opportunities.
• Liaise internally across the organisation to become familiar with our services and stay up to date with current trends to feed into funding applications and develop project proposals.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including survivors and grant officers.
• Mentor and support the Trusts and Foundations Officer to develop skills and independence in researching and writing funding applications to trusts and foundations.
• Be responsible for management of successful trusts and foundations grant agreements and reporting requirements, working with the wider team to gather information and data as required.
• Work with survivors and team members to develop case studies, presentations and fundraising materials as required to support income generating activities.
• Represent Rising Sun at fundraising events and pitches as required.
• Comply with current Institute of Fundraising Code of Fundraising Practice guidelines and Data Protection legislation and ensure that fundraising is carried out on an ethical basis.
• Effectively prioritise, plan and organise own workload, working effectively with the Head of Income and Partnerships.
• Take responsibility for personal development by making the most of your induction, line management and training, and attending team meetings.
• Carry out any other duties that support the growth of the organisation as deemed appropriate.

For further information and a person specification please download the job pack from our website.

A great opportunity for an experienced Trust Fundraiser has arisen, working with a fantastic charity that use the power of music therapy to change the lives of vulnerable and isolated people.

As Trust & Foundations Manger you will take responsibility for contributing to meeting and raising the teams annual financial target by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts from Trust, Foundations, and Statutory funders. You will line manage two Trust Fundraisers, setting and monitoring their individual annual objects, ensuring their ongoing development.

You will ideally need to have a proven track record of achieving financial targets and have previous Trust fundraising experience. You will need to show that you can think strategically and can grow a Trust fundraising function.

This role is full time, based three days a week from home and two from their office in North London.

If you would like to see the full job description or find out how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Natalie at Harris Hill 0207 820 7326.

The role closes at 9.00 am on the 31st may so please get in touch early to avoid disappoint. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Charity people are working with a health charity based in London to find a Trusts and Foundations manager to contribute to the fundraising income target of this leading music therapy charity by securing and growing sustainable income from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory funders.

Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
Organisation: Health charity
Salary: £42,000 - £46,000
Location: London, (3 days working from home)
Contract: 40 hours, permanent
Benefits: 31 days per annum plus public Bank Holidays
Closing date: Friday 28th May 2021 (Applications considered dynamically)
Required: CV and cover letter

We are working with a charity who are dedicated to investigating the impact that music therapy can have for those affected by life-limiting illness, isolation or disability, and this work ensures that their practice is effective and led by the real experiences of the people they support. The charity work hard to bring the benefits of music therapy to as many people as possible.

We are seeking a confident and knowledgeable Trusts Manager who has experience managing to lead on the development of the short-term and long-term strategies for generating income from trust, foundations and statutory bodies in line with an annual target in excess of £950K. Furthermore, they will feel comfortable proactively researching viable trusts and foundations, understanding funder's needs and criteria and how the services and projects meet these needs, building a strong pipeline of trusts and foundations.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a charity who have an excellent reputation. The role is perfect for an experienced Trusts manager who is looking for that wholesome role where they can see the direct impact of their efforts on those who work with the charity.

To find out more and apply, please contact Stuart Milliner at Charity People.

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 we work with.

Post Summary
We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our small and dynamic fundraising team. The postholder will lead on building our grant income from trusts and foundations, using their strong fundraising and communication skills to ensure that our world leading research team and campaigns have the resources they need to make a difference in Tibet. You will join a friendly fundraising team of four, each member working with a great deal of autonomy in their own area, but benefitting from cross-organisational ideas and support.

The core of this role is:
● Work with our campaigns & research teams to identify funding priorities.
● Build relationships with new and existing funders.
● Write and coordinate applications for funds.
● Ensure grants are managed effectively and reporting to funders is on point.

Worldwide Covid-19, Hong-Kong, and treatment of the Uyghurs has meant public and parliamentary opposition to the Chinese Communist Party has hardened, and interest in Tibet is high. The post holder will seize this momentum and build new and long lasting relationships with funders. The post holder will work closely with senior staff to help build our small but promising grant portfolio into a stable income stream from multiple sources. You will have strong administration skills, be organised, proactive, confident, and have a track record of securing grants. If this sounds like a challenge you would relish, we want to hear from you.

Tibet Watch
Tibet Watch promotes the human rights of the Tibetan people through human rights monitoring, research and international advocacy. We share an office and work as a team with our partner organisation Free Tibet. Tibet Watch’s field research team in Dharamsala, India, is our most important connection to Tibet. Our team of Tibetan researchers document and expose the ongoing human rights abuse and ensure that the world knows about China’s oppression and brutality in Tibet. Our primary means of disseminating information is through our partner organisation, Free Tibet. Our information is also used by national governments, UN bodies, NGOs, campaigning groups and international media.

Our main office is in Brixton in south London, and including the Dharamasala research team and Free Tibet, we are around 15 staff members in total. At present most staff are working from home, and we expect continuing high levels of home working in future. The minimum commitment for time in the office is one day per month. We therefore welcome applicants from across the UK.

Benefits include:
● 25 days pro rata annual leave in addition to public holidays and time off over Christmas.
● Equipment to support remote working.
● Flexible working policy.
● Pension scheme.
● Development and growth opportunities.
● Flexibility around other commitments for part-time staff.
● Interest-free season ticket loans.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our national charity at a key time of growth.We are looking for someone with a passion to address loneliness and a strong track record in trust and foundation fundraising. If this is you, we would be pleased to hear from you. 

Linking Lives UK works with churches across the UK to establish befriending projects in local communities based on a tried and tested model. These projects operate either on the basis of home visiting or telephone befriending (or both) and we provide the necessary training, documentation and support to enable effective setting up and ongoing smooth running on a local level.

Building on the momentum of raising funds through trusts and foundations over recent years, we are now looking to develop a consistent and long term funding strategy to enable us to carry out our ambitious short, medium and longer term plans. The successful candidate will be required to work remotely whilst engaging regularly with other members of the team and be in a position to recommend innovative and inspiring approaches to raising funds. 

To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you are suited and attracted to this role.

Great role for an experienced trusts fundraiser to join a small, community based organisation to support future income growth.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will work as part of a small and collaborative team, leading on trusts and foundations fundraising for the organisation and support the building and development of a successful pipeline.

Trusts and Foundations forms the largest voluntary income stream for the organisation and as such they are looking for an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running to manage existing relationships but also start identifying new prospects and funding opportunities.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will:

• Be responsible for income generation from trusts and foundations with a focus on large, multi year grants that support organisational development
• Support pipeline development, identifying new funding opportunities and potential areas for support
• Work collaboratively with the internal teams to identify funding needs and priorities to match against donor criteria
• Have responsibility for grant and relationship management of existing funders (some giving c.£100k pa)

The role would best suit:

• An experienced trusts fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of securing high five-figure gifts
• Someone with grant management expertise who has an understanding of complex funders and multi year relationships to support long term organisational aims
• A collaborative fundraiser, happy to work as part of a small and effective team to support income generation
• Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

Note that interviews will take place on a rolling basis, if you’d like further detail please get in touch as soon as possible.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with a health charity based in Buckinghamshire. You can be homebased for most of the week so you don't need to live in Buckinghamshire. They are on the hunt for a brilliant Trusts and Foundations Officer who will be helping secure 5 figure gifts. This role is a really exciting opportunity for someone who has 1 - 2 years of trusts experience.

The postholder will be fully supported in the task to uplift funds from grant making trusts and foundations, company foundations, public sector funders and lottery bodies. A key aspect of the role will be to establish and maintain positive relationships with smaller, local funders, ensuring all obligations under grant agreements are fulfilled in a timely manner.

With support from the Philanthropy Manager the postholder will work with clinicians, researchers and other key stakeholders to develop compelling requests for support and funding.

Within this role you will:

* Take responsibility for the rolling trusts and foundation program aimed at delivering £400,000 plus per annum from trusts and foundations.
* Prospect research as appropriate in order to write compelling and relevant applications.
* Research and identify grant making opportunities.

To apply for this role you will need:

* Demonstrable experience of grant fundraising in the charity or statutory sector with demonstrable results from your own portfolio of work
* Highly developed influencing and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with keen attention to detail, the ability to present complex information to high value supporters and partners
* The ability to manage conflicting situations and priorities with tight deadlines

If you want to hear more about this role, then please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill by calling her or emailing her.

The deadline is Wednesday 31st of March and a CV and supporting statement will be required.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We are excited to be working with a fantastic health organisation who aim to support those with life-limiting illnesses, disabilities or feeling of isolation. They are looking for a Trust and Foundations Manager to join their successful fundraising team.

As part of your role, you will be securing and growing sustainable income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. You will be responsible for contributing to the financial targets of the team by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts and grants. You will also be line managing two Trust Officers and will support to grow income from the existing trust portfolio in Scotland, England, and Wales.

The successful candidate will need:

• A proven track record of sourcing and securing income from trust, foundations and statutory, 5 figures and above
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Experience of working and communicating effectively with various stakeholders
• Line management experience

Closing Date: asap

Salary: £43,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy 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.

About the role 

The Prince’s Countryside Fund wishes to appoint a Senior Trust and Foundations Officer to help deliver our ambitious plans for growth. Working with the Senior Manager, External Affairs, a Development Committee, and as part of a small fundraising team, we are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive and personable person to join our team, to manage our portfolio of existing trust funders and identify and apply for new streams of funding. 

The postholder will have a track record of securing gifts from trusts and foundations; experience of researching and identifying new funding opportunities; and excellent written and oral communication skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. They will ensure that all secured grants are well-managed and effectively reported on, and that new funding opportunities are assessed and responded to in collaboration with colleague across the charity.

Core to this role will be writing successful bids and applications to secure grants, managing relationships with funders and evaluating and reporting on funded projects. The postholder will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly, concisely and persuasively, tailoring their style and content to a range of audiences.

Since its establishment by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010, The Prince’s Countryside Fund has carved out a niche position as a national charity which aims to improve the prospects of family farm businesses and the quality of rural life. We are committed to promoting a confident, robust and sustainable agricultural and rural community which is universally appreciated for its vital contribution to the British way of life and fit to support future generations.

Key elements of the role will be to: 

• Conduct research into new funders for the PCF, working with the Development Committee and using database intelligence

• Proactively explore new avenues for funding; managing and leading the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations, and/or institutional donors

• Prepare and deliver targeted funding applications to trusts, foundations, and/or institutional donors working with the programme teams and, where relevant, directly with partner organisations

• Meet income targets as part of the PCF’s wider fundraising strategy

• Lead on the reporting to trusts, foundations, and/or institutional donors on the delivery of funded projects, drafting high quality reports

• Accurately recording new leads, applications, reporting deadlines and other communication in Salesforce

• Create reports for quarterly Development Committee and Board meetings as required

• Form relationships with PCF’s funders to ensure effective stewardship and work proactively to exceed funder expectations

• Contribute to the implementation of the Fund’s wider fundraising strategy, working with the Senior Manager, External Affairs and the Executive Director.

About you 

This is an exciting, fast-paced and varied role, ideal for someone with a background in trusts and foundations. The post-holder will have outstanding relationship management and commercial skills, be comfortable dealing with senior level executives and have a mature, professional and credible manner. An interest in the countryside, natural environment and rural issues is desirable.

Join a sector-leading team working on 5- and 6-figure warm and cold funding applications.

The roles will both have a mix of account management of warm funders, and developing relationships with new funders.

Some of the key relationships include a £150k five year agreement with a foundation who are funding two programmes in Bristol, a trust at £50k, Garfield Western plus match funding, and many other big names.

There are also plenty of eligible funders coming through the prospect pipeline and there are new relationships at various stages of development in both portfolios.

We are looking for proactive, ambitious fundraisers who want to make the most out of every opportunity, grow existing partnerships, deepen relationships and seek new partnerships.

You will look at lapsed relationships and grab opportunities you see coming through the prospect list. You will grow partnerships with funders recognised as having propensity to give more.

Excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave and a strong track record of development and internal promotion of employees.

There are two roles available . One is a 12 month contract and the other is permanent.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 May 2021

Trusts and Foundations Officer

Our client is seeking an experienced Trusts and Foundations Officer with a proven track record of successfully securing funds through high-quality written and verbal communications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of an annual portfolio of Trust and Foundations applications and bid proposals; provision of excellent stewardship of existing funders; and, the identification and cultivation of new prospects to ultimately bring in long term, significant funding to support the Trust.

Trusts and Foundations Officer Responsibilities:

• Work directly and cohesively with the other Trusts and Foundations Officer, Head of Fundraising and the rest of the fundraising team to maintain and expand the their existing portfolio of Trusts and Foundation applications.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to identify projects of interest to potential funders and develop attractive cases for support for use across all income generation streams.
• Develop a dynamic trust fundraising programme to meet agreed annual targets and secure sustainable income through repeat and multi-year grants, ensuring all applications and post-donation requirements are submitted on time.
• Plan and implement a rolling programme of trust funding applications, ensuring a healthy balance of large (five and six figure) and small, restricted and unrestricted funding applications to achieve the agreed income target.
• Complete application forms as required using pre-existing standard content, request or develop additional content where required, and create personalised cover letters for grant applications to accompany funding proposals.
• Monitor income and expenditure targets and provide regular progress reports and updates on performance against target.
• Develop and manage high quality cultivation, engagement and stewardship plans for trust prospects and existing priority donors.
• Coordinate and lead on the post-grant reporting needs of donors.
• Working with the Head of Fundraising and wider team to organise donor receptions or thank you days/events as part of their donor stewardship and ensure key donors and stakeholders are invited to suitable events of importance throughout the year.

Trusts and Foundations Officer Requirements:

• Direct experience of preparing high quality written work in a professional environment - Essential
• Proven experience and a recent track record of success in raising funds from trusts, foundations and other funders - Essential
• Ability to understand budgets and summarise financial information accurately - Essential
• IT literate and able to maintain and develop effective administration and information management systems - Essential
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage a high volume workload and manage conflicting priorities, whilst using own initiative - Essential
• Experience of preparing and monitoring work plans and budgets - Essential
• Experience of using a range of fundraising researching tools and techniques - Essential
• Working knowledge of current fundraising legislation, including GDPR - Essential
• Successful experience of applying to Statutory Funders.- Essential
• Flexible can-do attitude, including willingness to work outside normal office hours when it might be needed at events or on board the ship. - Essential
• Excellent presentation skills, including a keen eye for detail - Essential
• Good working knowledge of Salesforce - Desirable

About our client:

Their Vision is of an inclusive world where we can all contribute and feel valued. They have a unique Mission, to give people of mixed abilities and circumstances the freedom to explore their ability, potential and place in the world through inclusive adventures at sea.

Location: Home Based

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 40 per week

Salary: £36,000 per annum, plus benefits

You may have experience of the following: Trusts Officer, Fundraising Officer, Foundations Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Foundations Fundraising, Trusts Fundraising, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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We are a leading UK charity and expert voice for children with cancer and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts, Foundations and Grants fundraiser to join our fundraising team.

This is a new role and the first time we have had a role exclusively devoted to Trusts and Grants Fundraising. We’re looking for someone to develop and implement a Trusts and Grants strategy and grow our income from this stream, developing compelling funding proposals and building relationships with grant funders.

Our work

Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.

We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.

Main purpose of the role

This new role with support the Head of Fundraising to develop a Trust and Grants strategy and develop and manage a portfolio of new trust and grant income. The role will be responsible for maximising income from charitable trusts and foundations for projects and core work, building and maintaining good relationships with funders and managing our trust and grant fundraising activity.

This role is offered as 0.5FTE (19 hours per week), initially on an 18 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension subject to available funding. The role can be home working, based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to our office in Leicester once COVID restrictions allow. 

Closing date: 23 May 2021