We are seeking an experienced individual with excellent communication skills to join The Gurkha Welfare Trust as Trusts & Foundations Coordinator.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, identifying and applying to trusts and foundations and other grant-making bodies with timely, well written and compelling proposals.  The Trusts & Foundations Coordinator reports to the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Those applying must have excellent written communication skills and a strong track record of working to targets. You must have a proven track record of successful bid writing and the packaging of projects to suit funder requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and build on our rolling programme of applications for 300+ existing Trusts – identifying relevant and timely projects best suited to each funder.

• Prospect new trusts and foundations both in the UK and overseas, conducting detailed research from public sources in order to optimise cold approaches.
• Prepare and submit detailed, relevant and compelling applications for funding from grant making trusts.
• Support the development of a stewardship programme for existing grant making trusts and their trustees and ensure the timely feedback of reports to funders.
• Work closely with the team in the UK and our operations in Nepal to identify relevant programmes and activities for funding, procuring the relevant information and costings and ensuring no overlap.
• Work alongside communications colleagues to optimise applications and reports for funders. 
• Be responsible for the accurate and up-to-date database records of all grant-making trusts. 
• Ensure the grants fundraising function complies with all current fundraising regulations and guidance (Code of Fundraising Practice, Charity Commission guidance) and GDPR.
• Compile and provide reports for the Head of Fundraising & Communications as required.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising & Communications on projected income and expenditure in line with planned activities.
• Build and develop relationships with trust representatives through written and face to face communications with support from the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Person Specification

Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:

Essential

• Minimum three years’ demonstrable success in trust fundraising.
• Excellent written communication and numeracy skills, with the ability to compose carefully crafted and persuasive correspondence.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a wide range of projects, prioritise own workload and meet deadlines for reports and applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels of seniority.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify and capitalise on leads.
• Ability to be an advocate for the Trust by communicating its mission with authority and empathy.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Willing and able to work occasional evening and weekends to support key work commitments.

 Experience

 Essential

• Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals for trusts and foundations
•  IT literate, with excellent Word and Excel skills.
• A track record of achieving funding targets, either alone or as part of a team
• Project management skills to handle tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively
• Sound financial literacy (particularly understanding of budgeting and financial reporting processes working closely with the Finance team)

Desirable

• Understanding of the work of The Gurkha Welfare Trust.
• Experience of using a CRM database, including making data selections and undertaking data analysis.
• Understanding of GDPR guidelines

 

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays; generous contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution); private medical insurance.

To Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and supporting statement addressing the person specification.

 We will be holding interview as/when suitable applicatiions are received.

This post will suit an experienced fundraiser with knowledge in fundraising for conservation, charity zoos, animal welfare or the environment and who understands the networks and NGO’s in that field. It is a post for a self-starting individual with a proactive attitude and the existing, current knowledge of the sector to identify opportunities and strategies and a passion to make a difference. 

It will suit a fundraiser who wishes to work part time from home. There is flexibility in hours for the right candidate.

The aim of the Trust Fundraising Executive/Manager is:

1. To increase statutory and non-statutory income from an array of sources.
2. To perform duties that support the YWPF Trustees with budget monitoring, researching sources, writing proposals, stewarding relationships and reports.
3. To be a proactive, fully committed member of YWPF. 

Responsibilites: 

1. Contributing to the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy to drive income for the work of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation within the framework of the strategic business plan. Working with the YWPF Trustees to deliver this strategy against agreed targets and objectives.
2. Applying for funding for projects from grants, charitable trusts and foundations, seeking out other opportunities where appropriate.
3. Developing and managing relationships with a wide range of trust funding partners and with supporters where appropriate.
4. Supporting the YWPF Trustees and working with the team to cultivate new prospects and the development of relationships with existing partners.
5. Managing the preparation of high-quality written materials and proposal documents as required and as appropriate for the organisations approached.
6. Maintain existing relationships with trusts and foundations, ensuring that all reporting and other criteria are met. 
7. Develop further ways of building relationships and committed support from trusts with the YWPF Trustees and senior Staff. 
8. Research potential trust donors and identify the most effective way to approach them.
9. Develop appropriate communications for each donor and ensure that reporting (narrative and financial) is timely and accurate.
10. Defining priorities in agreement with the YWPF Trustees and working closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that priorities reflect the needs of the organisation and the prospects identified.
11. Prepare and deliver financial activity reports for the YWPF Trustees.
12. To monitor income/expenditure within agreed levels working with the Fundraising Team.
13. To participate in other fundraising team activities and stewardship events as appropriate.
14. Manage YWPF Ambassadors scheme and cultivate partnerships and networks appropriate to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation. 

The Trust Fundraising Executive/Manager will report to the CEO of YWPF and provide update reports to the Board of the YWPF Trustees monthly and attend Trustee Meetings when required. 

What you will need:

- Degree level or equivalent

- ICFM/ Fundraising qualification

- Experience in the field of conservation and animal welfare

- Experience developing and managing a significant budget 

Skills:

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Ability to adopt a strategic approach to solving problems and tackling challenges 

- A good standard of competency with all basic computer packages in the Microsoft Office suite is essential

- Work calmly under pressure​ and knowledge of a broad range of modern fundraising and consumer marketing activities including legal requirements such as issues relating to Human Resources i.e. equal opportunities, diversity and disciplinary etc. 

Living Paintings is an award-winning national charity publishing unique Touch to See books that bring the visual world to life for blind and partially sighted people.  Our books help children learn to read, support students in schools, inspire interests and enable lifelong learning for adults. Our purpose is to end the social and educational isolation suffered by blind and partially sighted people at every stage of their lives. We distribute our Touch to See books nationwide via our free postal library to thousands of children, young people and adults living with sight loss.  Our books and service are unique.

We are looking for an outstanding and highly skilled trusts fundraising manager who can lead a team and meet ambitious funding targets at an exciting time of growth for the charity.

Flexible and remote working arrangements available. The successful candidate will be expected to attend our office in Kingsclere on the Hampshire/Bershire borders approximately once a week as soon as Covid-19 restrictions allow.

Salary will be commensurate with skills, experience and proven history of achievement.

Reporting the Chief Executive, the Trusts Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering a trusts fundraising strategy. Grant Making Trusts are the main income stream for the charity, and this role is key to achieving our ambitions for growth. The role holder will manage their own portfolio of trusts, research and develop new funders, and lead a team of two fundraisers. We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser, with the ability to uncover new opportunities, write high quality applications, develop great relationships, and support their team.

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY

• Home working for the time being, when Covid-19 restrictions allow the role could be based either in the main office in Kingsclere, Berkshire, or a combination of home working and working from the office (minimum 1 day per week office based).
• Contributes to agreeing and meeting income targets 
• Responsible for managing two Fundraising Officers and fundraising volunteers
• Responsible for producing or overseeing production of all fundraising proposals, reports and other communications
• Responsible for establishing and developing relationships with funders and other donors to the charity

Flexible and remote working arrangements available. The successful candidate must be prepared to travel throughout the UK if required.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a three year trust fundraising strategy
• Create and deliver an operational plan for trust fundraising activity on a rolling 12 month basis
• Research new trust funding opportunities
• Produce high quality proposals and trust applications and support the team in their applications
• Build and maintain positive external relationships with existing and new trusts
• Recruit, develop and manage all members of the trust fundraising team including volunteers 
• Ensure all fundraising processes (eg thanking and banking, trust fundraising systems, income and expenditure monitoring and reporting) are achieving excellent customer service and are fit for purpose and working effectively
• Undertake specific projects that may be additional to the tasks detailed above as agreed with the Chief Executive
• Act as a representative of Living Paintings.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Significant experience securing grants, including high value grants.
• Developing and implementing a successful trust funding strategy or plan.
• Developing new trust funding opportunities at a level likely to impact upon financial security of an organisation.
• Financial management and budgeting for significant income.
• Managing and developing people. 
• Working collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of people both internally and externally, at all levels.
• Writing complex funding proposals and funder reports.
• Project management and managing multiple projects 
• Using a fundraising/CRM database.

Skills

• Excellent written communication skills and ability to present complex concepts to funders.
• Project management skills.
• Analytical skills (both numerical and conceptual) 
• Ability to combine strategic development and leadership with general day to day operational delivery.
• Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and enlist the support of others. 
• Excellent team player, ambitious and results driven, a confident manager.
• Excellent ICT skills
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of trust and foundation funding.
• Managing people.
• CRM databases.

Personal attributes

• Self motivated and able to work effectively alone and with a team
• Able to demonstrate empathy with our aims
• Drive and ambition to meet financial targets
• A positive and pragmatic approach, able to juggle and manage a breadth of projects and range of competing priorities. 
• Able to deal confidently with people at all levels, gets on well with colleagues and supporters.
• Able to motivate people and generate enthusiasm, motivated to learn new things.
• Able to work on own initiative, introducing new solutions and innovative ways of improving working procedures.

Safeguarding

• Living Paintings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment

Eligibility to work in UK

• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

General

• Able to travel for work within the UK occasionally
• Able to work flexibly to include evenings and weekends to meet the demands of the job

Travel: Living Paintings reimburses all business mileage and travel expenses.

Working Week:  The working week is five days normally during Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm with one hour for lunch. Some weekend and evening work may be required from time to time for which time off in lieu will be given.

I CAN is the UK’s leading children’s communication charity.  We exist solely to help children and young people with speech, language and communication needs find their voice, and develop the skills they need to thrive and fulfill their potential.

The issue we are tackling is enormous, and so will be your role in helping us achieve our mission that no child should be left out, or left behind, because of a difficulty speaking or understanding.

Following a restructure of the team, as we gear up towards achieving our goal of reaching a quarter of a million children by 2023, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Trusts Fundraiser within our Philanthropy team.

Your work will make a concrete difference to the lives of children affected by speech, language and communication needs in the UK.  As such, we seek professionals who share our ambition and donor-centred approach, are target-driven, and have strong work ethic.  This is your opportunity to be an exceptional fundraiser as part of a dedicated, hardworking team that loves nothing more than supporting one another succeed.

Reporting to the Head of Trusts & Statutory Fundraising and an active member of the team, you will raise income from grant making organisations and build strong relationships with them.

We are keen to hear from you if you match the criteria outlined in the person specification and can fulfill the requirements of the job description.  However, we expect the postholder to unequivocally demonstrate:

• Experience in fundraising
• Aptitude for developing relationships
• Ability to deliver against agreed targets
• Excellent written communication skills, and ability to develop compelling funding applications.

To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and your CV by the closing date. Your cover letter must address the above 4 points to support the shortlisting process.

For more information download our job description and recruitment pack.

Interviews will be held via video call on Thursday and Friday, 11th & 12th February 2021.

I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

I CAN is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Description - Part-time Senior Fundraiser (Trusts) and Communications Officer

Tom’s Trust provides psychological support for children with brain tumours and their families, currently in the East of England and in the North East. We are a small, dynamic, charity, with a vision that all families will in the future have this support and a new strategy to make this happen.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a motivate, skilled, supportive individual to join our dynamic fundraising team.

Role: Senior Fundraising and Communications Officer
Based: Cambridge (Whittlesford) but with some homeworking if wished
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week, with flexibility

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years fundraising experience, specifically with success in applying for grants and trusts; good communication skills both in writing and in person, ideally including writing for websites and other digital work
• Drivers Licence and use of car
• Good IT skills essential
• Some experience of marketing useful
• Salary: £15,000 - £20,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

As Senior Fundraiser and Communications Officer, you will be responsible for continuing to develop our Case for Support and for putting together large applications for grants and trusts, including creating project budgets. You will have experience with Wordpress and maintaining website content, with skilled and inspiring writing, and good technical skills creating images for social media, websites and newsletters.

You will be confident using Microsoft programmes, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Donorfy or a similar database would be a bonus.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies and ability to create motivating and inspiring proposals to trusts and foundations. You will be a confident speaker for presentations and talks and have an experience in building trust and relationships with supporters.

Closing date: 12 January 2021.To Apply and for More Information, please email your CV. Interviews in January with the aim to start asap. No agencies please.

Are you a talented fundraiser with a deep commitment to world mission?

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith. We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this important new role.

Key responsibilities include:

·developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds;

·creating compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals;

·designing and developing a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan;

·co-creating a new major donor development strategy.

You will have:

·a clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry;

·a successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts and foundations, and/or held a major fundraising role;

·a strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups;

·the ability to negotiate and influence effectively, with strong written and verbal skills;

·great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approaches and techniques.

The Feba team is small (currently less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:A combination of both office and home-based working, so the postholder is likely to live within reasonable traveling distance of West Sussex.

Closing date:9.00am on 1st February 2021

Preliminary interview:   Wednesday 3rd February 2021

(via video conferencing)

Panel interview:Friday 5th February 2021

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Job Title: Trusts Fundraising Manager

Responsible To: Director of Fundraising & Marketing

Contact: Full time

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000  

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London's leading food redistribution charity. We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe – and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If Felix did not rescue this food, it would be thrown away and wasted. Instead, we deliver it completely free of charge to local charities, schools, food banks, COVID food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers. Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

The Felix Project is a very ambitious and dynamic young charity. We haven’t stopped growing since we were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw. Right now, we are running a very high-profile media fundraising campaign with the Evening Standard and Independent, which is on track to raise 10 million pounds. We have had celebrity endorsement from the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jack Whitehall. This winter, we will partner with FareShare to run their London depot independently. By the end of 2020, we plan to have delivered enough food for 20 million meals. We have huge growth plans for the next 4 years – aiming to have the capacity to deliver food for 100 million meals by 2024. This will be enough to almost eradicate hunger in London.  

About you

You will be an experienced fundraiser with significant experience in securing six-figure grants and achieving fundraising targets from trusts and foundations. The ability to prioritise, plan and develop compelling grant applications will be key to your success in this role. An excellent communicator, you will have a strong analytical flair for thorough, detailed prospect research. You will be an excellent relationship builder that uses their creativity and experience to develop a strategy and approach that maximises income growth.

Role Overview

The Trusts Fundraising Manager will be responsible for delivering the trusts 3-year strategy and support the future growth of The Felix Project.  The role will work closely with key stakeholders from across the organisation including managing the Trust Fundraising Officer. This position will be integral to the growth of income from both restricted and unrestricted sources through careful research, development of relationships and production of first-class proposals. We are looking for an experienced trust and relationship fundraiser who is motivated to work for a dynamic young charity helping the most vulnerable people in London. The role will require working from home until further notice.

Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Management

• With support from the Trusts Fundraising Officer, you will deliver the 3-year strategy to maximise income from trusts and foundations
• Implement the plan to time and budget, meeting specific financial and organisational objectives, targets and KPIs
• To manage and develop the Trusts Fundraising Officer

​​2. Securing New Income

• With support from the Director of Fundraising and Fundraising team, systematically identify, qualify and strategise a trust pipeline for restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Develop and implement a stewardship programme for funders, including site visits to our depots and delivering presentations to secure support
• Maintain accurate records of pipeline and secured income

3. Account Management

• To manage relationships and reporting needs from a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations
• To work closely with the Director of Fundraising to develop distinct and persuasive proposals to maximise and extend support from existing funders
• Ensure that funders receive timely, relevant and motivating updates about The Felix Project and impact of their support
• Create engagement moments to further cultivate support
• Build excellent working relationships with trustees and the Fundraising Committee

4. Proposal Development

• To develop compelling case for support and produce funding applications of the highest quality
• To work across the organisation to source the necessary budget and programme information for proposals

5. Administration and Cost Management

• Effectively create and maintain up-to-date trusts and foundation records on the fundraising CRM
• Provide regular analysis and income reports
• To manage the restricted funding income and ensure that Finance and Operations are aware of spend needs in line with grants

6. General

• Keep up to date with all major issues related to food surplus and food poverty
• To maintain an awareness of the best practice and legal requirements relating to trust fundraisings
• To contribute to team meetings
• To represent The Felix Project at external events

Essential Experience

• An experienced fundraiser with demonstratable success of securing six-figure grants from trusts and foundations
• Experience of providing detailed reports to funders
• Proven track record of identifying, qualifying and securing new trust income
• Experience of presenting and packaging budgets and knowledge of charitable financial accounting
• Proven ability to develop good working relationships with people of all levels
• Proven experience of managing fundraisers
• Confident and capable of presenting information for a variety of audiences

Desirable Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar fundraising database
• Previous work experience in a food-based charity

Competencies and Behaviours

• Motivated and enthusiastic about our work
• A clear and concise writer who can write motivating proposals and impact reports
• Brilliant communicator and influencer – including strong writing skills
• Results-focused with a problem-solving approach to challenges
• Digital/IT savvy
• A good eye for design
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Organised with a methodical approach

The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) is a Christian charity that is passionate about enabling people of all ages to grow in faith and understanding of the Bible. BRF resources the spiritual journey of individuals and the mission and ministry of local churches.

We are looking for a senior fundraiser with experience of working with high net worth individuals, with a proven track record of securing major gifts, and the ability to write successful trust applications. The successful applicant will be passionate about all things fundraising and will be eager to share their enthusiasm, skills and knowledge with other members of the team.

For full details, please view the applicant pack.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Friday 8 January 2021

The Charlie Waller Trust is looking for an experienced Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our dynamic, growing mental health charity, focussed on children and young people.  

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in improving the lives of young people through educating them to look after their mental health. You’ll have an excellent understanding of researching, preparing and submitting high-quality funding applications and will be confident in developing strong relationships with current and potential funders. This is an exciting, varied and vital role, and your enthusiasm and ability to plan effectively and positively contribute to a small but dedicated team will be key.

Application is by CV and covering letter; there is no application form. In your letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification which can be found in the attached job description.   

We will be reviewing all applications and shortlisting candidates as they're received and will try to establish a shortlist as quickly as possible. We will notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants by email once the shortlist has been established.  

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 8th February 2021.

The advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if more than 30 applications are received.

Woman’s Trust is a registered charity based in Central London providing counselling and support services to women affected by domestic abuse.

We are facing one of the most challenging times in our organisation’s history, seeing a rising demand for our services against the backdrop of uncertain funding. We seek talented fundraisers to help us sustain and grow our income and help us succeed in our mission. If you think this is you, we want to hear from you.

We can offer you full-time (35 per week) or part-time (min. 21 per week) hours. As our Fundraiser, you will be based in the Edgeware Road / Paddington area, however remote working is required initially, with an option to continue some remote working longer term.

To find out more about this Fundraising opportunity, please download the job description.

To apply, please send us your CV and cover letter via the apply button.

Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

Fundraising Officer (Trusts and Foundations) Maternity Cover

Have you got what it takes to support prisoners and their families?

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, which together with its subsidiary, Pact Futures, works across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services, providing practical and emotional support to prisoners’ children and families, to prisoners, and to ex-prisoners.

Position: Fundraising Officer (Trusts and Foundations)
Location: Home based with travel across England and Wales
Job Type: Maternity Cover (Contract end date 31.12.2021)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 per annum (Plus £2,000 London Weighting if applicable)

Closing date for applications: 31st January, 2021
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

As the Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Foundations), you will support the Development Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to raise vital grant income to support Pact’s charitable services and activities. This is a varied role which will involve you helping to identify potential new sources of grant funding from charitable trusts & foundations, whilst ensuring the very best stewardship of all our existing relationships. Working with colleagues across the charity, you will ensure that funders receive well-crafted and timely reports, which demonstrate the positive outcomes of their support on the lives of the people we serve, and inspire them to continue supporting our work. You will ensure excellent record-keeping on our database. You will also be tasked with drafting and writing applications for core funding and specific projects and initiatives.

About you:

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Fundraising Team providing maternity cover. This is a key role in the team, you will report directly to the Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations) and be involved in senior level and organisation wide meetings. As the Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Foundations), you will raise vital grant income to support Pact’s charitable services and activities.

This is a varied role which will involve you helping to identify potential new sources of grant funding from charitable trusts & foundations, whilst ensuring the very best stewardship of all our existing relationships.

You will be proactive, capable of managing a busy workload and a team player with excellent communication and people skills. You will develop our relationships with our supporters, and inspire them to continue supporting our work.

This is a maternity contract up to 11 months. We would be looking for the successful individual to start in the role by the beginning of February 2021.

What Pact Offer:

Pact offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, Life Assurance, Spec Saver eye care vouchers plus more.

You will undergo a thorough induction process, attend training and be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to Apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements for this role, please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Engagement Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Administrator, Sales Executive, Business Development, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 96168

We are working with a wonderful Christian faith charity who are looking for a part-time Major Donor and Trust Fundraising Manager.

This role will be responsible for cultivating and developing strong relationships with new and existing Major Donors and Trusts. You will lead on creating compelling and bespoke funding proposals and work closely with your team members to develop an innovative major donor strategy.

You will have:

• A demonstrable interest in the Christian faith


• Previous experience working in the charity sector with a strong understanding of Major Donor fundraising


• Experience of securing 5 figure gifts from Major Donors or Trusts and Foundations


• The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with strong written skills

Closing date: ASAP

Salary; £21,000 (£35,000 full-time equivalent)

Hours; 21 per week

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

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

Grant & Trust Fundraiser

Dressability, a small charity delivering a specialist clothing adaptation service on behalf of people with disabilities, has a vacancy for a part-time senior fundraiser. The role will be 18 hours per week 9am until 3pm. (days to be agreed).

This a senior fundraiser position taking the lead with our trust and foundation sponsorship programme so experience in this field is essential.

We can offer a friendly and rewarding working environment, where you will be able to use your fundraising skills to contribute to our life changing work with people with disabilities.

If you have a minimum of 2 years grant & trust fundraising experience, a proven track record and excellent communication skills and would like to apply then please submit your CV to Sharon Tombs 

Are you a talented Trust Manager that truly loves dogs? Then this could be the perfect job for you! 

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Trust and Foundations Team Manager to expand and increase trust and foundation donations to Dogs Trust Worldwide and Dogs Trust in the UK.

This exciting post  has been created to further enhance the success of the charity’s high-performing Trust and Foundations Team and will be responsible for developing strong and enduring relationships with trusts and foundations , with a focus on raising six-figure and multi-year gifts for Dogs Trust Worldwide and to some degree Dogs Trust in the UK.

Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. As the largest dog-welfare organisation in the UK, we rehabilitate and rehome over 14,000 stray and abandoned dogs a year at our 21 rehoming centres. Dogs Trust Worldwide is an affiliate charity to Dogs Trust whose aim is to improve the welfare of dogs around the world and protect them from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.

Based in London and reporting to the Head of Trusts and Foundations, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on trust and foundation income at Dogs Trust Worldwide and Dogs Trust. The Trust and Foundations Team Manager (Dogs Trust Worldwide) will have responsibility for leading a team of (currently) two Trust Officers. An equivalent Trust and Foundation Team Manager (recently recruited and due to start in coming months) will also manage a team of two Officers and focus on trust fundraising for Dogs Trust.   

Successful candidates will be outstanding communicators and have extensive knowledge and experience of trust fundraising. They will be adept at building enduring and fruitful relationships both with staff internally, and externally with trustees, trust correspondents and other key contacts.

Alongside this new Manager role, we are currently recruiting an existing Trust and Foundation Officer post. As a result, the successful candidate may be line managing a new team member. The successful appointee will be an experienced manager and must also, therefore, be used to building rapport and providing supportive team management for a team member who may also be settling into their new role. Ideally as a  Manager of a team  that will mainly be securing funds for Dogs Trust Worldwide, you will have a highly successful track-record of trust fundraising for international projects.

The people who work for us bring ambition, passion and a determination to succeed in all they do, coupled with warmth, integrity and a sense of fun. The person we are looking for will combine a genuine love for dogs and their welfare with a professional, ambitious and can-do attitude – they will be far sighted and get the job done in a collaborative and engaging way. 

We also have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and contributions for pensions. If you are a hugely talented Trust Fundraising Manager, passionate about dog welfare and looking for an ambitious career move, then we’re keen to hear from you. 

This post will be based in Dogs Trust London Office. (Initially there will be flexibility around location of work including working from home; interim flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage).

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.