Permanent post, part time 30 hours per week

Remote working, with occasional days in our London or Reading office. Role requires travel across London and South East

Salary in the range: £21,211 to £25,923 (£26,160 to £31,972 per annum FTE). £2,675 per annum location allowance payable if based in London (£3,299 FTE)

Parents And Children Together have an exciting new opportunity for a Corporate and Major Donor Fundraiser to help us drive our ambitions forward. 

What we do

PACT is a leading independent adoption charity in the UK, placing children with secure and loving families and supporting them with specialist therapeutic support. Our most recent Ofsted inspection rated our adoption service as “Outstanding”.

We are a well-established charity based in the Thames Valley with an office in Reading and second office in London. Our beneficiaries make up the wider PACT family and are supported through several community projects for children and adults facing multiple disadvantages including domestic abuse, homelessness, debt and victims or perpetrators of crime. Our current community projects include the Alana House women’s community programme and Bounce Back 4 Kids, a therapeutic domestic abuse recovery programme for families.

How you could add value

This new role within our Business Development team will work closely with our Fundraising and Business Development Manager, and others across PACT, to achieve the fundraising targets associated with our business plan, objectives and values.  You will play a significant role in generating income, networks and relationships for PACT by increasing the profile of PACT to be a partner of choice. This role will develop and implement transformational partnerships for the charity.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful corporate and/or major donor fundraising marketing income and business development targets.  An excellent communicator, confident talking to and presenting and writing for a range of stakeholders.

If this is you and you want to make a real difference and join our inspirational team, please visit our website for more information, how to apply and the full job description.

Please submit your application form by 9am Monday 14 February 2022. 

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22 or Friday 25 February 2022.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please do not submit your CV, only completed application forms will be accepted.  No agencies please.  We may close this advertisement earlier if we receive suitable applications in advance of our stated close date.

PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds.  We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities.  We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period. All opportunities are based in the UK.

What you'll be doing:

Action for Children aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audience over the next five years, with the Philanthropy and Trusts Team playing a vital role in achieving that ambition, working together with the Partnerships, Events and High Value Operations teams.

You will work to secure multi-year donations from trusts and foundations to deliver a wide range of organisational priority projects and services, also contributing to the development of the trusts pipeline to support the team's growth strategy.

You'll do this by:

- Working collaboratively and supporting the team to implement activities to deliver the Trust team's financial aims, with a responsibility for delivering an annual individual income target, focussing on securing five figure donations from charitable trusts and foundations.

- Initiating and developing long-term relationships with trusts and foundations, to enable the delivery of challenging income targets.

- Developing and implementing individual solicitation and stewardship plans for existing trusts and new prospects, to include charitable foundations in the UK and internationally.

- Contributing to a communication and stewardship programme, seeking out opportunities to actively promote the impact of our work to current supporters and inspire future involvement.

- Take responsibility for ensuring that fundraising partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations achieve their maximum potential, and that the charity delivers on its commitment to funders.

- Work with the Philanthropy, Trusts and Prospect Research Managers to identify new prospects in line with departmental needs and to identify and translate project information into compelling fundraising and stewardship materials.

  What we need from you:

- Experience of trust fundraising with a strong track record of initiating new relationships and securing five figure gifts.

- The ability to manage a complex pool of prospects and donors, devising clear donor solicitation plans with the aim of securing long term financial philanthropic support.

- Experience of creative proposal and report writing, with the ability to demonstrate clear outcomes and impact.

- Experience of preparing budgets for potential funders and for grant reports, with working knowledge of charitable financial accounts.

- A professional solutions-focused approach to making effective decisions, applying critical thinking to weigh up risks and challenges.

- Flexible and calming approach to work and willingness to be accommodating over working hours when required.

It's an exciting time to join the Trusts team at Action for Children, and we are looking for collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individuals to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.

Working here is so much more than a job. It's an investment of time to truly make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK.

We work together to reach our vision of safe and happy childhoods. Given this and our ongoing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, we encourage applications from everyone. We value and celebrate the diversity of those that work with us and as an inclusive workplace we want all our current and future staff to feel able to be themselves in the workplace.

If you're interested in finding out more, click apply and visit our careers portal for more information.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for middle/end of February 2022.

If you want to get to know us a little better, check out our socials on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube. 

Documents

• Digital Reward Booklet 2021 STAFF final.pdf (3.46 MB)
• Trusts Officer.pdf (0.58 MB)

St Giles Hospice is looking for an experienced Regional Fundraiser to join its busy fundraising team. The applicant will need to be a proactive individual with regional fundraising and volunteer management experience to join the fundraising team at a hugely important time following the launch of our three year care strategy and ahead of our 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2023. The Regional Fundraiser will manage, drive and promote all regional fundraising activities within a defined geographical area of the St Giles footprint.

With the intention of building new relationships to provide growth in voluntary income and support, the post holder will be responsible for all regional fundraising activities across their defined geographical area. You will provide the best donor management and supporter journey and to ensure the longevity and retention of our community with a proactive approach to securing new donors and ensure that St Giles Hospice is the charity of choice for the communities in which we work. The post holder will work with the Regional Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a successful and profitable, regional fundraising strategy that puts the donor at the centre of all we do that aligns with the objectives for growth in voluntary income across the fundraising team.

With experience securing and managing new community, in memory and commercial relationships, the post holder will have account management experience, understand the needs of our supporters and adapting asks and the management of supporter care journeys accordingly. You will also be a passionate advocate across the region for Hospice care with empathy towards the Hospice movement. An understanding of the services provided by St Giles is implicit, in line with our vision, purpose, values and behaviours.

Our centre fundraising team is expanding and we're looking for a fundraiser who has strong planning and organisation skills to join our team at Maggie's Barts.

You will utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s.

You will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care. 

This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications. 

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as regular local travel. 

In addition to a rewarding career, Maggie’s offers a range of staff benefits including competitive holiday entitlement, workplace pension, option to apply to continue NHS pension, sick pay scheme and travel and cycle loans.

Please send your CV and cover letter by Monday 14 February 2022 at 11p.m.

The closing date for applications may be brought forward if we appoint a successful candidate prior to Monday 14 February.

Our centre fundraising team is expanding and we're looking for a fundraiser who has strong planning and organisation skills, with at least one years experience of events management or fundraising experience.

You will utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

You will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.

This includes:

• supporting and retaining existing supporters
• managing key fundraising events such as the London Night Hike and Christmas Carols  
• researching new key relationships with individuals, groups and associations
• managing our ambassador group.

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications. 

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as regular local travel.

In addition to a rewarding career, Maggie’s offers a range of staff benefits including competitive holiday entitlement, workplace pension, option to apply to continue NHS pension, sick pay scheme and travel and cycle loans.

Trusts Fundraiser/Senior Trusts Fundraiser
This role can be offered on a part-time or full-time basis and more senior applicants will be considered for a Senior Fundraising position within the team.

The Talent Set is excited to be partnering with Norwood to find a new Trusts Fundraiser/Senior Trusts Fundraiser. 

Norwood is the only Jewish Charity to have the patronage of Her Majesty The Queen, with wide-ranging services delivered to London and the South East we are focused on providing support to thousands of children and their families each year.

It’s a great time to join Norwood’s Trusts team and work to make a difference every day.

This role requires an experienced fundraiser to build and develop relationships with and secure funds from existing and new trust funders to support Norwood’s key strategic priorities: our work with children and families in crisis, and creating a whole life disability offer for individuals with learning challenges. The role will engage with senior leadership and stakeholders across the organisation and contribute to the income growth of a small but high achieving and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an excellent knowledge of Norwood services and build relationships with service/development/business managers in order to research, design, write and submit trust funding applications to grant making bodies and Local Authorities where appropriate. Be aware of organisational developments and creatively develop proposals to inspire grant makers.
• Account manage and build relationships with relevant funders ensuring all donors are canvassed in a relevant way and provide monitoring, evaluating, and reporting as necessary. Keep up to date with project development and communicate progress to funding bodies.
• To contribute to the attainment of the annual Trust team income budget and provide monitoring, evaluating, and reporting as necessary.
• Where appropriate develop face-to-face relationships with Trust prospects, asking them for high level financial support (or facilitating others e.g. lay leaders and Directors to make an ask), providing them with the highest possible level of donor care.  Where relevant, make arrangements for prospects and donors to visit the work of Norwood.
• Keep up to date with new Trust funding developments, and where appropriate statutory funding developments, monitor donor profiles and maintain recording systems. Develop and maintain an excellent knowledge of Norwood services, the organisation, its strategic direction, and projects.

Person Specification:

We are looking for an individual with superb written and oral communication skills with a real talent for connecting and influencing people at all levels.

To do this, the right candidate will have:

• The ability to work under pressure and manage a varied workload
• Proven analytical skills
• Able and willing to be flexible in approach to work and responsive to changing demands of the service and clients   
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Have drive and passion to get things done to high standard
• Excellent time management skills with ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel
• Effective team player, ability to work on own initiative/independently and set own agenda in support of designated services

If you’d like to find out more or be considered for this position, please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

Along with Norwood, we are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Please note any third party CVs submitted to Norwood will be redirected to The Talent Set for review

Charity People are delighted to have partnered with Theodora Children's Charity in their search for a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser. This is a lovely opportunity to manage and develop a growing trusts program.

About Theodora Children's Charity

Theodora Children's Charity is an inspirational charity helping children living with illness and disability to feel better using the proven power of laughter. Their approach to this is pioneering. Via their national network of hospitals, hospices and care centres they provide visits from professional performers who are known as the Giggle Doctors.

Theodora has 33 Giggle Doctors, who are trained to work in medical environments and provide music, play and storytelling. A Giggle Doctor visit isn't just about one magical moment, it can have a significant and lasting impact on a child's well-being and perception of the hospital environment and helps to reduce stress and anxiety for the children and their families during a hospital visit.

Benefits & Culture

- Join a small, high impact children's charity
- Flexible (will consider full & part time)
- Salary c£32, 000 (pro-rata)
- Will consider hybrid or remote

About the role

This is a great opportunity to build on Theodora's success with trusts and foundations and to develop further opportunities for funding. You will nurture relationships with existing funders and successfully manage their funding priorities. You will also grow the program.

This is a role that will require you to submit compelling funding applications to a diverse range of funders giving a different levels. You will identify opportunities to submit and secure larger, longer term funding applications and develop those new relationships.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Trusts Fundraiser who connects with the mission of Theodora and can write compelling funding applications that secure income.

You will be an excellent writer, with good research skills. You will have a good understanding of the trust fundraising space and ideally a known network of funders.

This is a flexible role. Whilst full time is preferred, we are also able to consider part-time candidates. Hybrid and remote working considered.

To apply please send your CV to Emma Adams at Charity People. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening on a rolling basis.

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

Charity People are delighted to have partnered with Croydon Vision in their search for an experienced Trust Fundraiser to join their team This is a part-time opportunity, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with an inspiring CEO with a portfolio with lots of potential.

The Organisation

Croydon Vision is dedicated to improving the lives of blind and partially sighted people. 9,420 people are currently living in Croydon with some form of sight loss. Croydon Vision provide paid and subsidised support services both physically and virtually. They ensure no-one is left behind.

Croydon Vision transform lives and create a journey to independence. They encourage people to re-evaluate what's
possible when you're blind or partially sighted, to know there is life after sight loss.

The Role

You will join Croydon Vision during a period or growth. Between 2018 and 2020 their income grew by 42%. You will build on this growth by developing a strategic Trusts and Foundations program.

You will work closely with the Croydon Vison team to gain an understanding of their impact in the community.

Working closely with the CEO you will write compelling grant applications that get to the heart of Croydon Vision and help them secure funding to empower more blind and partially sighted people.

About You

The ideal person for this role will be have experience securing funding from trusts and foundations and will have a creative and emotive writing style. You will be innovative in your approach to applications.

You will be motivated by Croydon Vision's mission and will be keen to join and work closely with team, an amazing and passionate group.

This role is a part-time, flexible role. We are open to candidates who are looking for 2 or 3 days per week. We are also open to experienced remote based candidates.

To apply please send your CV or for more information contact Emma Adams. We encourage you to applyas soon as possible.

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.

 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 expanding our small team and this role is a great opportunity for the right person to take the next step in their career, to lead and deliver a collaborative donor experience strategy aimed at deepening existing donor relationships and attracting new donors. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Developing the trust and foundation strategy, including an effective pipeline to generate new income and multi-year grants. 
• 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. 
• Lead the forecasting and management of income and expenditure budgets. 

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 similar experience in a major donor fundraising role. 
• An excellent understanding of the major donor fundraising market and trends. 
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively with strong written and verbal skills. 
• Great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approach and technique. 

Salary: £32-35,000 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Location: Hybrid working (office currently in Worthing) 

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 14th February 2022 

First interviews: Week beginning 28th February 2022 (TBC) 

For more information and application details, please visit the website: 

All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos and values of Feba. Please note that 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. All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

BHA Has been providing its services, support,  and guidance, to Black and Minority Ethnic, disadvantaged, and other marginalised communities for the last 30 years. The charity offers a range of services delivered at local, regional, and national levels in the areas of HIV and sexual health, cancer, TB, mental health, community health education, and engaging and involving communities in health and social care decision making. The BHA has developed a reputation as a key provider and stakeholder in the development of health policy, initiatives, and services to the Black communities in Greater Manchester and the northern region. Since day one, BHA has fought the corner of communities and minority groups who considered themselves a ‘poor relation’ in terms of the level of services and standard of health care they received.

The vision of this organisation is to become a society with equitable health and social care systems and services for Black and Minority Ethnic, disadvantaged, and other marginalised communities, to reduce inequalities and improve health and well-being. BHA for Equality exists to work with and for African, Caribbean, south, and south east Asian communities, refugees, and people seeking asylum. It was formed due to the concern about the impact of HIV and Aids on the Black community in Manchester.

BME groups have higher rates of myeloma and stomach cancer, and males from the black ethnic group have a much higher rate of prostate cancer, with one in four Black men being diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Black men with cancer report poorer experiences of NHS care. They are also more likely to die from prostate cancer compared to other ethnicities. A staggering 80% of all local Tuberculosis cases are in non–UK born BME communities. With BHA’s determined vision and its unique and unwavering commitment to supporting individuals and communities towards equality in health, they strive to see a day where Black and Minority Ethnic, disadvantaged and other marginalised communities have the same access to health and social care services.

With a new CEO in place,the charity is now looking for an experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join their new business development team to focus on income generation. Reporting to the  Director of Policy, Engagement & Development, you will have the opportunity to hit the ground running and make this role your own and become a vital part of the team.

You will work within a diverse, supported and experienced team to develop high-quality bids and applications for fundraising, to raise reserved and unreserved income to further the BHA’s charitable aims. With a flair for developing relationships with funders, you will be lead on Trust & Foundation fundraising and will have the support the competitive tenders process.

As the new Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, you will have a genuine interest in the charities' mission and ethos and will be motivated to support their future development. You will have an enthusiastic approach and be willing to be part of BHA’s next stage of development. Knowledge of the fundraising landscape and demonstrable experience producing content for a variety of audiences are essential to succeed in this role. With a minimum of 2/3 years writing compelling funding applications, you will be proficient in recording and tracking fundraising applications and prospects. Joining a friendly, encouraging team, you should be an excellent team worker with strong communication skills, both oral and written, and be innovative with the ability to contribute ideas. You will possess strong IT skills, including experience in Microsoft Office, and have the ability to work with third-party databases as needed. Meticulous attention to detail and being able to manage multiple conflicting priorities are essential skills.

If you would like to work for a diverse, supportive charity and have a passion for BHA’s work, and are an experienced, competent Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser then please consider this as your next career move.

How to apply

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 15th February 2022

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd March

This search is being conducted exclusively for BHA by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager 

Hours: 35 per week 

Salary: £37,903 (London office based) £34,354 (home based) per annum 

Type of Employment: Permanent 

Dept and Location: Relationship Fundraising/  London or Home based 

Line Manager: Head of Trusts and Foundations 

Direct Reports: None 

Working alongside two other Managers and an Assistant this role will develop and manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations that have the potential to give 5 and 6 figure grants and fund our work across the UK. 

The role will involve researching and writing compelling and creative applications for a range of projects, such as our support services in units based in hospitals across the UK, and you will develop and implement effective stewardship plans to build strong and long-term high value relationships. 

You will have:

• A proven track record of raising significant funds (gifts in excess of £50k) from Trusts, Statutory and Grant making organisations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the power to persuade, motivate and inspire whilst also delivering clear, concise messages.
• Experience of developing compelling cases for support and writing applications and grant reports.
• Experience of successfully prospecting, cultivating and stewarding high level relationships in a systematic way.
• Be IT literate and confident with budgets and spreadsheets.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications to be received by:     Sunday 06th February 

First Interviews:                             10th - 17th February 2022

Second Interviews:                        W/C 20th February 2022

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy

Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Assistant 

Salary: £25,269 (London Office) £22,972 (Home) per annum, pro rata

Hours: 21 per week

Type of Employment: Permanent

Dept and Location: Trusts and Foundations Team, London Office or Home based (if home based in London or home Counties, with frequent visits to the office)

Line Manager: Head of Trusts and Foundations

Direct Reports: None

We have a new fundraising role at the charity of Trusts and Foundations Assistant. This represents an excellent opportunity to help us grow our portfolio of funders within this income stream

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The main purpose of the role of Trusts and Foundations Assistant is to coordinate and implement Teenage Cancer Trust’s Small Grant Programme, which currently raises £44,000 a year.

You would be using database contact data and template applications, to generate emails and mailings; and you will ensure these small grant funders are stewarded to a high standard, through updates, administration and management of grant reporting schedules.

In addition, you will identify and make the team aware of relevant prospective funders, and their funding criteria, application process and deadlines – to underpin the Trusts and Foundations strategy to increase income from £1 million to £2 million by 2025. You will also provide administrative support for the Trusts and Foundations Team.

To apply you should have the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of fundraising methods, and some understanding and a willingness to increase knowledge of the Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory funding marketplace.
• Confident in communicating with funders and internal staff, in writing, in person and on the phone.
• Experience of developing administrative systems and processes.
• Ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Very good IT skills including the use of databases, Word and Excel for mailmerges.
• Confident using a computer in a networked environment and be experienced in using Microsoft Office software.
• Proven ability to work to very tight deadlines in a dynamic and flexible environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, diligence and a proven ability to proof-read.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications to be received by: 06th February

First interviews: W/C 10th February               

Second Stage Interviews: W/C 20th February 

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy.

This fundraising opportunity covers the whole of Scotland and is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing trusts and foundations to increase income generation in the region.

As the Trusts Officer for Scotland you will work with the Fundraising team within Scotland as well as the volunteer branch network to identify and apply for trusts and grants to support our charitable work.  Although home-based, you will have the opportunity of visiting branches meeting our committed and passionate volunteers whilst gaining valuable knowledge and insights into the ongoing work and projects of the charity.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

Our small and dedicated team, based in Scotland, includes a Corporate and Events Officer and a Community and Challenge Events Officer who are managed by our Fundraising Development Manager.  As well as working with your team members, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with over 20 Branches and 5 Service committees to implement fundraising initiatives.

Through regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be provided with ongoing support, training and mentoring. We are a remote team and ensure that we stay well connected to all colleagues with a combined passion that fuels our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of success in trust fundraising. A natural communicator with proven success in working with and developing volunteers to support this growth. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build relationships and reputation, communicate effectively across the region whilst working from home.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and particularly encourage applications from minority groups. 

Our vision is a world in which everyone can realise their potential and lead society into a healthy, equitable future.

We are always working to make the biggest possible difference. We use evidence to continuously enhance what we do and how we do it to meet the needs of the young people we serve. We provide coaching, skills and knowledge workshops and support young person lead projects. We share our significant experience and expertise to support other organistions to develop their own approaches to evidence based practice, and we work to inform policy changes that address barriers to social justice in education. We do this to ensure all young people have equitable opportunities to succeed.

The young people we work with develop curiosity, tenacity and creativity, helping them grow a deep understanding of who they want to be, and how they will make this a reality - now and in their futures.

ROLE

Villiers Park Educational Trust (Villiers Park) is looking for a Trust Fundraising Manager to join our innovative team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and implementing the Trust Fundraising strategy and generate income from a portfolio of existing and new trust donors to support our current programmes and strategic growth. The postholder will make use of their existing knowledge of the fundraising landscape and research to identify new credible leads and continue to grow our portfolio of supporters.  The successful applicant will work to financial targets set by the Director of Fundraising. The post may have line management responsibilities in the future.

The post holder will work closely with staff across the organisation in both programme delivery and external affairs, ensuring that everything we do is aligned to our strategic priorities and all activity supports the success of the whole organisation

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Deliver an agreed financial target in support of Villiers Park Educational Trust’s aims by renewing gifts from existing donors and generating pledges and income from new donors:
   1. Manage and grow trusts/foundations income by cultivating an existing portfolio of donors and through regular liaison to secure renewal donations.
   2. Cultivate new trusts/foundations and prospects to build and increase our portfolio of funders. Write and submit compelling, targeted and costed bids to meet the charity’s objectives, creating supporting materials to accompany proposals as needed.
2. Ensure that donors whose relationships you manage are stewarded in an exemplary fashion, receiving timely and evidence based reports about the projects and activities they are supporting and maintaining regular contact via telephone, email, meetings and events as appropriate.
3. Assist the Director of Fundraising with other fundraising activities as required.
4. Support the CEO and other members of the executive and senior leadership team to meet with potential and current funders to secure future funding.
5. Occasionally supporting Board members to meet with potential and current funders to secure future funding.
6. Work closely with our programmes and external affairs teams to compile and share evidence of impact to supporters.
7. Ensure processes are in place and maintained to keep records, monitor progress and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
8. Maintain accurate prospect, donor and donation records using our CRM system (Salesforce) and manage efficient systems for sharing information.
9. Other duties may be required to fulfil this role.
10. Some travel may be necessary. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will be a proactive, individual with exemplary relationship management skills and the ability to identify opportunities and achieve funding through excellent bid writing and networking. A strong belief in the importance of social mobility is vital.

Required skills/qualifications/experience: 

• At least three years’ experience in trusts & foundations.
• Evidence of securing and stewarding 5 & 6 figure gifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting proposals, delivering presentations and facilitating solutions focused discussions with potential funders.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Confidence to meet with senior figures and speak to them about our work.

Desired skills/qualifications/experience:

• Chartered Institute of Fundraising Diploma/Certificate.
• Experience of working within the social mobility sector.
• Understanding of current educational issues and social mobility.

We welcome flexible working and are open to the role being full or part-time.

As we work with young people, the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure which Villiers Park will arrange.