An exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join a sports charity, focused on youth and disability engagement.

It is a very exciting time to join this passionate and talented team as they invest in a programme of expansion. With a successful track record of generating income from Trust and Statutory Funders, you will play a key role in the continued delivering of the Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy.

As the Trusts and Foundations Executive, working with the Head of Fundraising, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of Trusts & Foundations, building and developing the programme of funders to meet and exceed the overall fundraising strategy.
• Research and identify new funders, as well as manage an existing portfolio of Trust and Foundations and other grant giving institutions
• Prepare high-quality funding applications in line with the requirements of potential funders, using your creative writing skills to create compelling cases for support, responsible for applications of 5-figure gifts.
• Pro-actively develop relationships with new funders and maintain relationships with a wide range of trusts, foundations and other grant giving institutions.
• Working closely with the Head of Fundraising you will also support the work on larger 6 figure applications.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand the work of the charity and build strong cases for support.

The role provides autonomy and endless opportunity to be innovative and creative. The role also offers progression opportunities as your skills and experiences grow.

To be considered for this opportunity, our client is looking for you to have:

• Substantial experience in Trusts & Foundations Fundraising, with the proven ability secure 5-figure donations.
• You will be experienced in preparing and writing fundraising applications, demonstrating creative writing skills, and structuring persuasive cases for support.
• You will have experience of maximising opportunities from researching prospects to generating meetings and securing income to achieve targets.

About The Girls' Network

The Girls’ Network is looking for an experienced trusts and foundations expert to support the CEO and Senior Team in the implementation of the business and fundraising strategy as Trusts & Grants Fundraising Manager.

Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and a network of professional female role models. The role will support with the implementation of the fundraising strategy, in line with organisational strategy and communications strategy, and build on relationships with existing trusts and foundations, writing reports to meet deadlines and submitting further applications for funding.

We are an award-winning charity that works with girls from low-income communities and provides them with a female mentor to open up opportunities and networks that they otherwise would not have access to. We have a large and growing network of supporters, mentors and schools and work across seven regions of England, with a view to expand.

About you

• Track record of successfully securing income from trusts and foundations, including account management of existing relationships and securing new business;
• Experience working across an organisation with a range of different stakeholders;
• Ability to develop and maintain reporting and application systems.

We are running an open recruitment process for this role, with suitable candidates brought forward to first stage interview when applications as received.

We are recruiting for a Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer to join a wonderful International Development charity.

The role will maximise and grow income generated from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory sources, both in the UK and global markets.You will develop and submit funding applications, approaches and pitches for income to meet agreed annual targets and will work collaboratively to support the generation of income across the fundraising department.

You will have experience in trust/ statutory fundraising, and in developing and submitting applications to statutory and multilateral funders. You will also have a track record of achieving and exceeding income targets.

This is a very exciting time to join this respected a charity as the fundraising department is rapidly growing and income is increasing both in the UK and internationally.

Due to our current situation, we are able to consider home based candidates and would like to hear from applicants that are interested in permanent and interim positions.

We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible so get in touch early to avoid disappoint.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Action for Global Health (AfGH) represents over 60 of the UK's leading NGOs, research institutions and health experts working to promote and improve global health. We are excited to be supporting the team in their search for a new Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer to join on at 15 month contract, with possible extension.

The Action for Global Health (AfGH) network is hosted by STOPAIDS, and you will be supported by and work collaboratively with colleagues across both organisations.

Your role as Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer will involve collaborating with AfGH and STOPAIDS colleagues to develop the network's fundraising strategy and you will lead on its implementation. Your primary responsibility will be managing and soliciting grants through the development of high-quality proposals from a portfolio of trusts and foundations. You will also support with the growth of the network's other income source, membership fees, by identifying and recruiting new members.

You will need to have the skills to lead on the full trusts and foundations fundraising cycle; from planning your approach, prospect research and building a pipeline, to building relationships and submitting high-quality proposals, to managing ongoing accounts with grant-givers. You will also need to have an interest in international development and/or global health issues.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds or from other minoritized groups are particularly encouraged to apply and/or get in touch with any queries about the role. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

The position is home-based working in the UK, although there is some access to a London based office available should you wish. Although you are required to cover 35 hours a week, this organisation is happy to consider flexible working, home working and can consider job shares if you are looking for part time hours. We would be happy to discuss these options with you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your skill set be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

We are the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity that changes lives through adventure and exploration onboard our tall ship, Tenacious. 

We are the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity established in 1978 that changes lives through tall ship sailing experiences. Our voyages are for people of all backgrounds and abilities, giving everyone the freedom to explore their own potential through inclusive adventures at sea.

We’re a charity and receive no government funding, so we rely on the support of others through fundraising and donations.

It’s critical we continue our work. Our voyages build confidence and resilience in those who sail with us. They bring people together in diverse teams where differences disappear. Voyage Crew tell us their perceptions change and they are able to achieve things they previously did not think possible.

These experiences transform lives, which is why we are determined to rise to the challenge we currently face and continue sailing for years to come. 

Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Officer

Responsible To: Head Of Fundraising 

Location: Home-based (but travel to Southampton would be needed for meetings) 

Hours per Week: 40

Date: October 2020

Role Overview: 

Through high quality written and verbal communications, the Trusts and Foundations Officer 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 the long term, significant funding to support the Jubilee Sailing Trust. 

Main 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 JST’s 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 our donor stewardship and ensure key donors and stakeholders are invited to suitable events of importance throughout the year.

Additional responsibilities:

Proudly represent the JST’s Mission, Vision and Values. 

Comply with JST’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety policies, for which all employees owe a duty of care both to themselves and others, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act

Administrate and organise own work to ensure that it is accurate and meets quality targets, reasonable deadlines and reporting requirements

Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising in light of the main purpose of the job.

Person Specification:

Requirement

Essential

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

Desirable

• Working knowledge of current fundraising legislation, including GDPR.
• Good working knowledge of Salesforce 

Closing Date 26th October 2020 at Noon

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. JST provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, or any other protected category under UK Law.

Experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraisers, an incredibly exciting time to join this charity as they invest heavily in fundraising and a grow their team.

The Trusts and Foundations team have an incredible track record of successfully generating income and are now looking to further build on these achievements, enabling them to continue to fund their amazing and diverse projects, programmes and the charities resources.

As the Trusts and Foundations Officer, supported by talented and passionate team, you will work on a wide range of funding applications, preparing inspiring applications in pursuit of 5 + figure gifts and securing multi-year funding.

You will steward an existing portfolio of trusts as well as research, cultivate and apply to new finders with an emphasis on fundraising from larger trusts and securing multi-year gifts. Your portfolio of funders will be varied due the range of project and programmes the charity run.

Our client is looking for a talented Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser who has previous experience of researching, collating, preparing, and submitting 5 to 6 figure funding applications to charitable Trusts and Foundations. You will be able to demonstrate your exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for writing creative stories.

It will be advantageous if you have a track-record of trust fundraising for International projects and experience of working closely with Major Donor teams, though not essential.

Experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraisers, an incredibly exciting time to join this charity as they invest heavily in fundraising and a grow their team.

The Trusts and Foundations team have an incredible track record of successfully generating income and are now looking to further build on these achievements, enabling them to continue to fund their amazing and diverse projects, programmes and the charities resources.

As the Trusts and Foundations Officer, supported by talented and passionate team, you will work on a wide range of funding applications, preparing inspiring applications in pursuit of 5 + figure gifts and securing multi-year funding.

You will steward an existing portfolio of trusts as well as research, cultivate and apply to new finders with an emphasis on fundraising from larger trusts and securing multi-year gifts. Your portfolio of funders will be varied due the range of project and programmes the charity run.

Our client is looking for a talented Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser who has previous experience of researching, collating, preparing, and submitting 5 to 6 figure funding applications to charitable Trusts and Foundations. You will be able to demonstrate your exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for writing creative stories.

It will be advantageous if you have a track-record of trust fundraising for International projects and experience of working closely with Major Donor teams, though not essential.

Senior Fundraising Officer (Grants)

Curdridge, Hampshire

Full Time - 35 hours per week

Permanent

£27,000

Do you want to create a wilder Hampshire and Isle of Wight?

With the invaluable support of volunteers and members our client manages over 50 nature reserves. They also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

The role: 

They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fundraising Officer (Grants) to join their Fundraising and Communications team. The main purpose of this incredibly important role is to design and implement a growth strategy to build the income stream, coordinating the grants income function and raising the external profile of the trust. Against a background of low growth economy and increased competition for funds, you’ll be required to use your existing connections and networks to lead a culture change in the Trust to release the capacity to fundraise significant new sums.

About you:  

They are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a grants fundraising role.

• Experience of working to financial income targets and managing bespoke parts of budgets

• Experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations

• Knowledge of the UK grant making landscape along with experience of securing grants from trusts and foundations

• Strong time management and organisational skills along with the ability to manage conflicting priorities

• Excellent relationship building qualities, a flexible approach and the ability to work both alone and as part of a team

• A passion for wildlife conservation and nature

• An understanding of environmental and sustainability issues (desirable)

This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their knowledge in the environmental sector during a hugely important time for our client.

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 4th November.

Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November.

About you

To be our Chief Operating Officer, you will be a dynamic and proactive leader of teams, an effective strategist, and have the drive to improve the operational performance of the trust. You will share and understand our vision and objectives and offer practical and effective pathways to support them, influencing change at every level. We are looking for a leader with a proven track record in engaging a diverse range of stakeholders in implementing strategies to improve operations and financial sustainability.

About the role

This new and significant post has been created to provide leadership in developing our operational services to support the children in all our schools. As a member of the Trust’s Executive Group, working in conjunction with the CEO, CFO and a group of Primary and Secondary School Headteachers, you will help to steer the organisation’s strategic direction, corporate plans, and policies. You will identify new areas for development as well as build and nurture relationships across the Trust and its schools. You will lead our team of School Business Managers and provide ideas, support and guidance in developing the workforce, systems and processes needed to ensure our operations are efficient and effective.

About us

The Acer Trust is a forward-thinking multi-academy Trust of seven primary and secondary schools in Oxford, Witney and South East Oxfordshire. Across the Acer Trust, we work in collaboration to create great places to learn and work. As part of the Trust's Executive Group, you will be part of the team working to achieve this goal. If you are a passionate, forward thinking and committed individual with a strong belief in improving lives for young people, this could be the perfect role for you.

How to apply

Please read our attached application pack which gives all details of the post and how to apply by clicking the apply button below.

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 12 November 2020

Acer Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland.

THE ROLE
As part of the Executive Management Team, reporting directly to the CEO, this new role is responsible for leading our strategic aim to become a fully digitally enabled Trust by 2025. Working with the technology teams and leadership team, the CIO will ensure this is consistent with achieving the Trust’s mission and will work collaboratively to drive innovation, change and continual improvement across the organisation. Communicating and engaging with people at all levels within the Trust, this includes being the principal technological adviser to the Board of Trustees

THE CANDIDATE
With substantial experience of creating a high-performance culture that drives delivery whilst building collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement, you’ll be an inspirational and compelling expert, with experience with modern network management solutions, utility or commoditised hosting environments, and cloud-based procurement.

You’ll be a strategic thinker with a broad technical knowledge, contributing to strategic dialogue at Board level and engaging constructively with the whole of the business, capable of evolving and delivering the technology strategies and technical architectures to support our business plans. You’ll be able to manage complexity and drive greater business agility, whilst leading and developing people within digital, data and technology teams, promoting a strong customer centric ethos and high professional standards.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to achieve our vision. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.

ellenor is an award-winning charity, featured in the weekly TV series The Hospice and the only charity in Kent to provide hospice care to all ages. To help us provide specialist hospice care and support, we need amazing people. We have an exciting opportunity to join our charity as a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Trusts fundraiser with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and an excellent eye for detail.

Working as a valued member of a team of three Trusts fundraisers, you will build on existing relationships with warm Trusts and Foundations as well as researching and approaching new prospects. You will work with colleagues across the organisation to prepare and submit compelling applications for funding and produce Cases for Support. You will be comfortable managing your workload to ensure that submission and reporting deadlines are met.

An employer contributory pension scheme is available, and NHS Pension Scheme members can transfer in their pension.

We will contact you after the closing date if you have been successful in being selected for interview. Unfortunately we are unable to contact candidates if they are not selected for interview.

Closing date: 9th November 2020

Interview Date: 12th November 2019

ellenor is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace, where everyone is treated equally without discrimination

.ellenor is a charity registered in England and Wales (1121561), and a company limited by guarantee (6302132). Registered office at Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, Kent. DA11 7HQ

This is a fantastic opportunity to be responsible for stewarding existing trusts as well as researching, cultivating and applying to new supporters with an emphasis on fundraising from larger trusts and securing multi year gifts for a leading animal welfare charity.

The Charity
One of the largest animal welfare organisations in the UK. With wonderful animal friendly open plan office space in London.

The Role
Supporting the Trust and Foundations Team Manager in delivering the trusts/foundations elements of the fundraising strategy.
Developing a pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations that could support range of the charities projects, programmes and activities.
Relationship management of existing trusts/foundations, including coordinating all commitments for these funders across the charity.
Contributing to and providing regular updates across the organisation to ensure trust and foundation fundraising activity is embedded across the organisation and is aligned with the wider plans and objectives of the charity.
Undertaking administrative responsibilities related to new funding being secured including liaising with Donor Administration and Finance teams to record new income and ensuring all funding agreements are signed and returned on time.

The Candidate
Experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations.
Successful track record of securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations.
Experience of developing and maintaining key relationships with trusts and foundations over a sustained period of time and a thorough understanding of how charitable trust and foundations operate.
Proven ability to write detailed budgets to accompany funding applications.
Excellent understanding of why outcomes are important to trusts and foundations and ability to describe the charities activities in this way within bids.

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.

The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are the most serious issues of our time.  In response to this, Earthwatch Europe, has developed an ambitious and impact-driven new strategy to help tackle these issues. It is an exciting time to work at Earthwatch Europe as we raise new funds to implement these plans.

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to play an integral role in implementing the trusts and foundations fundraising strategy which has a challenging target of £500,000 in 2021. Next year Earthwatch will also celebrate 50 years of connecting people, science and nature, part of the celebrations will involve reconnecting with past donors and seeking new prospects as we look ahead to the next 50 years.

This is a unique opportunity for a bright individual who is seeking to develop their fundraising career with a pioneering environmental organisation. We require someone who rises to a challenge and who is confident to use their own initiative.

Working within the small yet busy Philanthropy Team, you will help support the Senior Manager and Director to investigate funding opportunities, keep records up-to-date, create reports for our funders and write funding applications. This role will help deliver an ongoing pipeline of funding applications and ensure that our applications stand out from the crowd. 

Earthwatch is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature. We do this by:

• connecting people with the natural world

• monitoring the health of our natural resources

• informing the actions that will have the greatest positive impact

Role Purpose

To support Earthwatch fundraising activities by carrying out research into trusts and foundations, writing funding applications and reporting to funders on impact achieved.

Key deliverables

• Carry out research into grant-giving trusts and foundations
• Update existing databases of funders with funding opportunities for Earthwatch’s projects and programmes
• Support the development of a stewardship programme for existing grant making trusts and their trustees
• Help create impactful reports for funders of Earthwatch’s projects and programmes
• Assist the Senior Philanthropy Manager in writing and preparing proposals for funding
• Support contact management processes by entering data into a CRM system
• Help proofread larger-scale funding applications
• Support the Director by researching major donors and assisting with our events
• Help monitor and record the Philanthropy team’s activities against objectives
• Provide administrative support to the Philanthropy team
• Build strong relationships with other teams at Earthwatch including the Programmes Team in order to understand the work of the Charity and thus build a case for support
• Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required within the scope and level of the position and contribute to wider activity and the overall success of the team

The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and level of the post

For a full Job Description, and to apply, please visit our website using the apply link.

As one of the world’s leading charities for disabled people, we believe disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.

With 5,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers supporting nearly 70,000 people in the UK and around the world, we provide support to 2,500 people in a variety of UK living services including supported living, nursing and day centre facilities.  We also support 12,000 young people in the UK with skills, confidence and employment programmes.  Internationally, we are a specialist development NGO delivering inclusive education, youth leadership and access to livelihoods programmes to more than 50,000 people in 15 countries across Asia and Africa.

About the Role

In this key role you will be instrumental in delivering significant funds through securing new strategic partnerships from the philanthropic sector to maximise both sustainable net income and non-financial resources.  You will lead on driving high value and complex partnerships, as well as manage fundraising projects with multi-layered stakeholder interests.

You will maintain and maximise the value of our current trust partnerships and develop both our Trust and High Value Partnerships strategies.  You will have a lead role in securing new income from high-value, multi-year partnerships – typically worth over £0.5 million.  You will work across donors based in the UK, United States, Europe and further afield.

Through your outstanding and high-level influencing and networking skills, you will win new strategic partnerships and grants as well as both manage and develop our existing relationships and partnerships.

Working with both our senior programme staff and external organisations around the globe, you will craft and manage the development of compelling funding proposals, as well as create effective systems to evaluate performance.

Along with the Trusts Officer, who you will line manage, you will develop and manage the new business trust pipeline to meet the ongoing income targets with a compelling and forward-looking fundraising case for support that will drive both general and restricted funds.

About You

You will have demonstrable experience of securing and managing high-value, multi-year grants.  You will have outstanding communication and negotiation skills along with strong project management experience.  You will have previous experience of managing and developing staff, along with the ability to enthuse and engage all those with whom you will interact. You will have knowledge of CRM systems and a proven track record of managing grants on behalf of a charity.

You will have a commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *