The Trusts Manager will have oversight and management of the Trusts Officers, building on existing relations and engaging with a whole new audience. The role will require experience of managing skilled fundraisers to develop long-term transformational relationships with trusts and foundations.  The post will work with the team to grow the trusts and foundation programme, research new funders, cultivate existing donors and collaborating with the wider Public Engagement Directorate team to support the overall supporter journey.

Trusts & Philanthropy Fundraising Manager

Salary Scale £33,300 - £38,000

Full time 37.5 hours per week, part time also considered

Location: Flexible - home working, office based or hybrid. Our office is in Andover, Hampshire.

Are you an experienced trust fundraiser who would love to use your skills to help us Beat Macular Disease?

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research and, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

We are implementing a transformational new strategy to multiply our income in order to fund research that will find a cure.

The Trusts & Philanthropy Fundraising Manager role is a vital part of this vision and your excellent writing skills and relationship building will help us achieve our ambitions.

Working closely within our friendly and results driven Trusts and Philanthropy team, you will manage your own portfolio of charitable trusts and major donors, and support the corporate partnerships team as required.  You will be helping us Beat Macular Disease by talking with donors and writing bespoke funding applications for support services, medical research and core costs. Diligently recording all donor information and communications on our database.

We are looking for someone who:

· Knows their Stuff when it comes to excellent written communication skills to produce content that is inspiring, concise and informative, someone who can

· Make It Happen by working proactively under their own initiative, and finally someone who

· Shows They Care in the way they speak with our donors and the way they work and support colleagues across our teams.

Does this sound like you?  If so, we would love to hear from you and chat about this role in more detail.

As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a written assessment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

This role is predominantly home or office based but occasionally requires visits to our office in Andover and UK travel to donor events, visits and meetings.

Please view the full job specification and to hear what our teams say about working here please visit our website.

If selected for interview you will be asked to write an example letter of approach to a funder and submit it by email to us prior to your interview date.

Closing date: 31 May 2022

Interviews: 8 June 2022

Do you enjoy developing networks and relationships? Can you write inspiring text? Do you relish a deadline? We are looking for a new team member who is passionate about what we do and will take our fundraising to new levels.

This is a new role in which the Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager will have the opportunity to develop and implement a fundraising programme and have a huge and positive impact on the work and future of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust.

This is a 2.5-day/week role with the potential to become full-time in a year. 

About NPHT

‘We exist to enlighten and inspire future generations by celebrating, cherishing and bringing the Paralympic heritage and its stories of human endeavour to life and in doing so we show how sport has and can challenge negative perceptions towards disability’.

The National Paralympic Heritage Trust was formed in 2015 as a Charity and Company limited by guarantee and is coming to the end of its first 5 years of operation, entering a new phase of exciting work for which we wish to appoint a Trust and Foundation Fundraising Manager, to help us achieve a major part of our fundraising plan.

Overview 

Working closely with our team you will implement our fundraising plan, identifying and securing new sources of funding around projects and, researching and making applications to trusts and foundations, and statutory grant sources to support the work of the NPHT. You will manage the relationships with new funders including reporting. 

Role details

Reports to: CEO NPHT 

Location: NPHT / Remote working 

Hours: Part-time (2.5 days or 20 hours per week). We are open to flexible working arrangements. Some evening and weekend work may be required. 

Salary: £36,000 to £40,000 pro rata depending on experience
Contract length: 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility to extend

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who is comfortable writing grant applications and cultivating supporter relationships, who strongly believes in the work of the NPHT, and can take our income generation to new levels. 

We want an excellent bid writer who is willing to get involved in other aspects of fundraising such as audience development where appropriate. We are looking for a team player who is both confident and sensitive to working in our context. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a real difference to the work of the NPHT. Come and work with us! 

Role & Responsibilities 

Fundraising 

• Implementation of year 1 of the NPHT’s new fundraising plan – this will include writing and managing grant applications. 
• Build a database of new funding opportunities and contacts. 
• Write and develop bespoke funding applications/bids to a high standard and in a timely way in order to secure relevant funds from a range of funders including trusts and foundations, and statutory funders.
• Work with the CEO and internal stakeholders to develop and coordinate specific project funding proposals and bids for each project and core costs 
• Develop plans and cultivate potential relationships with trusts and foundations, and statutory bodies. 
• Explore the potential of Fundraising interns and volunteers for specific pieces of work and research. 

Strategic

• Collaborate with the CEO and wider team to identify and keep track of funding needs and opportunities 
• Facilitate the long-term vision for income generation, coordinating meetings with stakeholders as required 
• Actively research and keep up to date with news and developments within the funding landscape in which the NPHT operates, proactively spotting and assessing new funding opportunities 
• Ensure that the NPHT is effectively networking at local, regional, national and international levels, maximising awareness of our work. 

Communications 

• Work closely with the Digital Content Manager on developing our profile and reach within the funding landscape and ensuring funders are appropriately credited. 
• Work closely with the NPHT Marketing consultant to ensure that communications and social media demonstrate our impact to current and potential funders. 

General 

• Communicate and collaborate with all internal stakeholders to gather necessary information with care. 
• Communicate reporting and evaluation deadlines and requirements to the relevant team members. 
• Ensure all fundraising information is well documented and saved on the shared drive. 
• Comply with the NPHT Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Safeguarding and other key policies 
• Represent and advocate for the NPHT at events 
• Ensure effective communications with internal and external stakeholders 
• Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required. 

Person Specification 

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a fundraising role 
• A proven track record of writing successful funding applications to a range of funders
• Experience of cultivating and managing supporter and partnership relationships 
• Experience of carrying out monitoring and evaluation of grant-funded projects 
• Experience working within the museums/arts/health/sport and/or charity sectors 

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong IT and web skills 
• Strong organisational skills 
• Skilled in making Sales and understanding of negotiation techniques 
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Knowledge

• An understanding of Fundraising law including GDPR and how this applies in a fundraising environment 
• Understanding of key issues in the cultural sectors 

Desirable

• Fundraising qualification/recognised accreditation

Benefits 

NEST pension. You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata). We offer flexible working hours. 

Applying

If you feel that you can make a difference and want to help build a stronger organisation, then we would love to hear from you. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our team. 

We are looking for a passionate fundraiser who is excited by the work we do. If you’re worried you do not fit all the criteria but do have relevant fundraising experience that could make you a great candidate, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from people with a range of experiences and skills. 

To apply for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

We welcome applications in written, audio or video formats. To submit applications in an alternative format, to request information in an alternative format or to discuss any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please get in touch. 

Are you able to influence, support and steer cross-organisationally to drive income growth? Do you want to be the person that will lead transformational income growth for Amnesty International at a global level?

JOB PURPOSE:

Managing relationships with Global Trusts and Foundations, the role will be instrumental in securing and stewarding income to support a wide variety of Amnesty's human rights work globally. Gender Justice, Climate Justice, Corporate Accountability, Surveillance and Refugee & Migrant Rights are just some of the areas you could get involved in. It's a role that bridges our programme delivery teams with funders who want to make a difference. You will join a small team of experienced fundraisers who year on year exceed targets.

ABOUT YOU:

An experienced individual who has secured grant funding and/or investments especially from philanthropic funders, you relish the opportunity to not only ensure that Amnesty's work secures more funding but also that our relationships with funders are best in class and mutually rewarding. You are adept at building relationships both internally and externally and able to coach and guide key stakeholders to ensure optimum outcomes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and collaborate with the team on the development of concept notes, proposals and opportunities to secure financing from Philanthropic community particularly Trust and Foundations funding Human Rights work.

• Ensure our commitments to our funding partners especially donor reporting is fulfilled on time and to high quality.

• Work closely with Amnesty Global Teams to develop and design multi-year programmes of work to share with Trust and Foundations. This includes the development of intervention logics, theories of change, impact indicators and budgets.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of developing large scale (multi-year) funding proposals or investment cases ($500k+) to a variety of international trusts, foundations or other institutional sources.
• Experience in developing new philanthropic partnership/business development for non-profits or social enterprises.
• Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex issues clearly to external audiences.
• You are able to communicate with empathy and sensitivity in dealing with and building relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external at different levels of seniority.
• You can influence when required and make recommendations on alternative courses of action if appropriate.

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Location: Homeworking, with 2-4 days in the office per month (Brighton)

We are working in partnership with Brighton and Hove’s Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust (RPMT), a charitable organisation that is dedicated to preserving its historic buildings and collections. RPMT are dedicated to creating a stimulating and unforgettable experience for all visitors. The expertise of staff, which covers customer services and outreach to conservation and curating, combined with a strong fundraising track record and the knowledge and experience offered by the Trustees contributes to the success of the Trust.

They are now seeking a Trusts & Foundations Manager (p.t) to join the team, with the aim of securing funding to support exhibitions, learning and engagement, conservation and restoration work and, in particular, help raise the match-funding needed to support a major capital development/restoration project on the Royal Pavilion Estate. This will include managing and growing the Trusts and Foundations Programme and helping to secure major funding from individual donors. The post-holder will operate across all of RPMT’s sites.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies for projects (ideally with experience of capital campaigns)
• Experience of leading on and defining projects from an early development stage
• Experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding (ideally with some experience of securing grants of £100,000+), and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award
• Experience in developing fundraising relationships with individual/major donors (ideally with experience of securing gifts of £10,000+)
• Experience of providing excellent supporter care, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders
• A passionate interest in museums and historic buildings, with knowledge of the sector desired

We are seeking an individual with highly developed writing skills, including copywriting and proofreading, with robust analytical skills and strong research skills and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people and maintain strong internal and external relationships. The capability to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and adhering to deadlines will be essential.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment. 

Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: 3rd June 2022, however applications are being reviewed and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s leading charity working to improve life after brain injury.

A brain injury can affect anyone at any time. When it does, Headway is here to help.

Each year, around 350,000 people are admitted to hospital in the UK with an acquired brain injury.

Most of these people will need help and support in rebuilding their lives.

Our role is to provide information and support to people affected by brain injury while campaigning to reduce the number of people sustaining such injuries and campaigning for better support for those that do.

To do this, we need your help!

We’re looking for someone to join our small but mighty fundraising team as we generate income to support Headway’s core services.

As our Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will be preparing, writing, and submitting fundraising proposals. You will manage the charities relations with new and existing funders and will be responsible for generating a forward pipeline of prospects growing this income stream and securing future income.

This role is pivotal in making a real difference to the lives of people affected by brain injury.

So…what are you waiting for? Come and join us!

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th June 2022
• Interviews: 13th June 2022
• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Location: Nottingham or optional hybrid working

Our preference is for the successful candidate to be based in our Nottingham office. However, we are prepared to discuss hybrid working arrangement or consider working from home for an exceptional candidate.

Headway is an equal opportunities employer.

Find out more and apply on our website.

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with UK for UNHCR to help them recruit for a Trust and Foundation Manager to join their team. United Kingdom for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency's national partner for the United Kingdom. They help refugees by advocating for their protection and raising funds that help UNHCR deliver humanitarian relief to displaced families across the globe. They are apolitical and believe that every person fleeing conflict and persecution has the right to seek protection, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, political affiliation or social group.

Thanks to their UK supporters, UNHCR teams can deliver humanitarian relief to families left with no one else to turn to. From rushing life-saving aid to civilians fleeing the frontlines of conflict, to ongoing care, such as education and healthcare, for families whose lives may remain in limbo for years.

This role is offered on a 1 year (maternity cover) full-time contract basis paying between £38,500 to £41,500 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.

The post holder will join the small but high performing Major Donor & Trusts team playing a key part in stewarding some established relationships as well as more recent donors generated through high profile emergencies such as Afghanistan and Ukraine. They will develop new opportunities with Trusts & Foundation donors in line with UK for UNHCR's fundraising strategy, achieving six figure income targets. The post holder will support the development and management of a robust prospect pipeline and a calendar of opportunities for grant submissions, engagement, cultivation and stewardship of donors.

They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of identifying, approaching, securing and stewarding trusts & foundation gifts at and over the five, six and seven figure gift level. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable track record of developing donor care plans and delivering bespoke proposals and communications to generate income. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an income generating capacity with an International NGO or a national humanitarian NGO.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a 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.

• Job Title: Trust & Foundations - Senior Manager
• Location: London, Greater London (On-site) / Remote / Hybrid
• Salary Range: £40,000 - £50,000 per year depending on experience
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Street Child, a rapidly growing global children’s charity, are looking to hire an exceptional, experienced individual to help lead our engagement with trust & foundations and other key programme funding opportunities - in the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Director, Policy & Development, and working closely with colleagues in UK, Europe, USA and global programmes you will help identify and progress major five-, and six- figure funding opportunities for Street Child's work.

 Managing existing donor relationships is an important aspect of the role. Our focus, however, is finding and attracting new major funders to help sustain and further drive the growth of Street Child's global programming. This work massively demands a proactive, propositional, and at times a resilient, spirit! 

We need an easy learner, who will immerse themselves in, and rapidly absorb, Street Child's work, identity and priority programmes - and can think strategically about how to present them, attractively and ambitiously, to donors.

 An analytical mind, to find potential funders through multiple sources; and the imagination and creativity to craft the most relevant approaches, responsive to donors' own priorities and interests, are key. 

Strong internal communication and relationship-building skills are important - to understand programme leaders' core funding needs; and to work efficiently and co-operatively with busy programmes staff to build winning proposals.

The ability to write compelling copy is fundamental - as is a passion for Street Child's mission.

A track-record of successfully winning grants is essential. A development/ humanitarian background would be great but is not essential.

This position could be based in Street Child's London HQ, at home, potentially at another Street Child global office - or a combination. Availability/ willingness to travel to field location on occasion is preferred - but not essential.

This is a hugely significant role in the organisation. Our ability to raise match funds, secure resources to seed new initiatives or scale our most important work, is beyond critical - and this role is right at the heart of these challenges. Street Child is a demanding but also immensely rewarding environment.

If you are interested in being part of what we are building here, please apply by sending us your CV and a compelling covering letter explaining why you think you could make an extraordinary impact in this role - ideally ASAP to our recruitment email set out in the attached JD or by Monday 6th June.  We are ideally seeking to make a quick appointment so are selecting candidates for assessment and interviews on a rolling basis.

Diversity is important to us at Street Child and so we especially welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds typically under-represented in the sector and/or reflect the communities we seek to serve.

Pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy. 

With gene therapy now available on the NHS as treatment for some forms of sight loss and therapies for other forms now at phase 3 clinical trials, we have never been closer to relegating sight loss to the history books. Now is the time to ramp up investment and build stronger partnerships, not rest on our laurels.

As the leading UK charity dedicated to stopping sight loss through pioneering research, Fight for Sight is at the forefront of making the above aim a reality. With a visually-impaired CEO joining us, who will soon be launching our new 5-year strategy, we are putting the lived experience of those with sight loss at the heart of what we do. Off the back of incredible success across our 2017 – 2022 strategy and a near 100% increase in income, we’ve never been better placed for success.

We currently invest over £8 million into 159 research projects across 44 leading universities and hospitals around the UK, funding some of the brightest minds in science. We are determined to create a world that everyone can see, and we have the resources and networks needed to make it happen.

The Role

You will be taking over an established trusts portfolio of c.£1.5m, made up of around 400 trust mailing respondents, 100 small donors. 50 medium donors, and 4 donors providing large strategic gifts. Whilst the programme doesn’t run itself, it is built on solid foundations and has a framework of extremely strong relationships; the programme is primed for growth and we’re excited to meet the person whose passion will help us achieve this.

The last few years has seen us become the first medical research partner of a number of large foundations, and those relationships continue to develop and flourish. We’re able to clearly explain our work and demonstrate the impact it will have on people’s lives. Our ability to engage with these non-traditional donors is a clear sign of the strength of our message.

We are routinely commended for being able to demonstrate our impact and the through-line from cutting-edge research to real-world application, above and beyond that seen from some of the country’s largest medical research charities. We know what we’re doing and we do it well.

Why you should apply

If the 10% non-contributory pension, inclusive and supportive culture, and exciting plans for the future don’t cinch it for you… Then you should join because this is an incredible role for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career; our trust fundraising programme has fantastic foundations and fundamentals, the investment and organisation is in place to facilitate growth and our appetite for change and new ideas is large. In short, if you want to take everything you’ve learned to date and sculpt a trust fundraising programme that is your version of perfect, with the full support of our board and SLT, then this is the place to do it.

Prospectus is excited to be working with the Change Please Foundation as they recruit an Interim Trusts and Foundations Manager. Change Please is an award-winning social enterprise operating in the homelessness sector. They launched in November 2015 and have grown nationally and internationally to five countries. They have a simple 'jobs-first' approach to ending homelessness. A sustainable and permanent job provides sustainable income, self-reliance and dependence, access to services, improved confidence and wellbeing and the foundation from which people experiencing homelessness can rebuild their lives.

This is a remote role, offered on a part-time, 6-month contract basis with a salary of £40,000 FTE. Change Please will also look at a day rate option for the right candidate.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will play a central role within Change Please, developing and implementing the trusts and foundations strategy in order to generate maximum income from grant-giving organisations.

They are looking for someone with exceptional writing and communication skills, with an ability to convey detailed information in a concise and compelling way. The ideal candidate will have experience of developing compelling proposals and securing grants from trusts and foundations, or other funding organisations.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.     

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.     

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a 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.   

WR Fundraising Recruitment is very proud to be working with a leading and motivational children’s’ hospice that is looking to strengthen their fundraising team with an experienced Senior Trusts and Major Donor Manager.

This incredible charity has supported hundreds of families, looking after children and young people, from birth, who have life limiting or life threatening conditions for almost thirty years and they are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic fundraising professional to help them raise the income they need to continue their essential and inspiring mission.

Senior Trusts and Major Donor Manager

Full Time, Permanent

London

Hybrid working

Salary – £38,000 to £43,000 per annum

Key responsibilities of the role will include: 

• Devising, developing and implementing a programme to meet and exceed income targets from Trusts and Foundations
• Monitor and assess the financial performance of trusts and foundations fundraising to inform plans going forward.
• To research relevant Trusts and Grant making bodies, developing compelling applications
• Build new relationships with trust and grant awarding organisations, updating them with the work of the charity and impact of trust funding
• Lead, develop and implement the Major Giving fundraising strategy
• Build on existing relationships with donors and be proactive in managing relationships
• Produce and manage detailed cultivation and stewardship plans
• Lead on the development of a network of supporters who advocate and introduce prospective donors
• Work closely with fundraising  managers to develop a joined up approach to Major Giving
• Identify, secure and manage relationships with new donors, supporters and influencers to generate income 

The ideal candidate for this role will: 

• A successful track record in initiating, developing and managing a variety of Major Donors
• Track record in trusts fundraising / winning funds through bids and applications to grant giving and foundations
• Experience of building and retaining relationships and producing stewardship plans for new and existing supporters
• Strong background in building relationships and identifying and developing new prospects
• Experience in the development of strategic and creative major giving programme

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

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

Overview of the role

Our long term vision is for cervical cancer to be eradicated and until then that no woman that is diagnosed goes without the support she needs. The charity has set out an ambitious five year vision, and this will require significant growth in income to allow us to significantly extend our information and support programmes.

The Trusts and Statutory Manager will build on recent success; manage the overall growth of trusts, foundations and statutory funding in order to help Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust secure the income needed to achieve sustainable growth. There will be an increased focus on the Statutory income stream over the coming years. The post holder will be responsible for working with teams across the organization to develop new projects and evaluating existing projects.

You will be building relationships with funders, writing applications, networking and providing first class stewardship to a range of funders. You will need a track record of raising significant funds from trusts, have excellent communication skills and an ability to assess impact, costs and added value.

This post requires someone who has extensive experience in generating income from Trust/ Statutory funders. This role is integral to the development of the charity and so is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, resourceful, ambitious and hardworking individual.

Overall purpose of the role

To develop and implement a strategy to grow sustainable income from trust, foundation and statutory funders. This includes identifying, researching and cultivating new sources of income whilst also developing and maintaining strong relationships with current donors.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a strategy for maximising income from Trusts, Foundation and Statutory funders
• Being the key contact for all Trust, Foundation and Statutory fundraising activities
• Research and qualify a robust pipeline of potential funders in order to achieve sustainable growth, ensuring that prospects are matched to projects appropriately; with a particular focus on securing multi-year /  high value (£50k+) grants, as well as increasing our pipeline of medium size funders
• Work alongside the Head of Fundraising and the Chief Executive to develop and manage key supporter relationships, sharing information and leads; build new donor relationships and maintain current relationships through appropriate means e.g. reporting, meetings, networking and communications.
• Plan and deliver an application and reporting calendar for funders of all sizes; implementing bespoke approaches, cultivation and stewardship in order to maximize income and engagement
• Develop effective working relationships with senior management, trustees and senior level volunteers in order to maximise their contribution to the success of the trusts and statutory programme
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to develop a range of projects (for core and new work) into fundable and compelling applications ensuring they meet funder requirements and are backed up with clear and detailed budgets.

• Establish processes with delivery colleagues to monitor and evaluate activity and ensure funder reports are delivered within deadlines, and in line with grant and funder requirements
• Research and monitor new developments/funding opportunities, and sector trends

• Monitor and report against operational plans, income and expenditure budgets and other KPIs to ensure objectives are achieved and exceeded; proposing plans for remedial action if income and expenditure projections are not on track
• Ensure that all funds received are accurately allocated as unrestricted or restricted grants
• Take responsibility for ensuring that full records of all Trusts, Foundations and Statutory activity (including research, asks, mailings, updates, communications and income), are maintained on the charity’s database and other internal systems
• Work alongside the Head of Fundraising to contribute to overall fundraising strategy. Support and contribute to cross-team projects, leading on projects as required
• To attend and contribute to team meetings and work closely with colleagues in order to understand their funding needs.
• Where appropriate represent the charity at external events
• Occasionally be asked to work outside of office hours or travel outside of London

The job description gives an outline of key duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked from time to time to take on other responsibilities as reasonably requested by their manager

PROPOSAL WRITER – Trusts, Foundations & Corporate Donors

Salary: circa £36,000 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) or London

About you:

• Do you have a passion for taking an idea from inception to fruition?
• Are you a skilled communicator, able to adapt your style depending upon the audience?
• Can you manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines?
• Do you have experience of securing high value donations as a result of writing compelling proposals?

If you do, come and join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s lives!

About World Vision:

World Vision works with the most vulnerable children, so they’re empowered to overcome poverty and injustice, and experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, we serve alongside children of all faiths and none through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy in almost 100 countries.

With over 70 years of experience, our work with communities, donors, partners, and governments transforms lives and creates opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children even in the toughest places.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

As the Proposal Writer, you will lead the acquisition processes and strengthen WVUK’s ability to manage trusts, foundations and corporate opportunities.  This will encompass the coordination of pre-positioning as well as submission.

We are keen to find a candidate with the following qualities, experience and education:

· A graduate with experience of submitting successful proposals to trusts, foundations and corporate donors and experience working with and developing and/or managing multiple consortium partners.

· You will be a highly organised person, able to manage expectations and prioritise competing demands.

· Proactive and tenacious in identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, you know what it means to be financially astute and risk aware, with keen risk management skills, you have been proven to possess a thorough approach to risk mitigation and management.

· You will have experience of supplier relations and meeting their technical and financial requirements and a familiarity and confidence in navigating relevant requirements. 

· Strong relational, outstanding interpersonal skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.

· Strong administrative and organizational skills. 

The role will require you to:

· Work collaboratively across several key stakeholders and their respective teams within WVUK and the wider WV Global Partnership (Field Offices, Regional Offices and World Vision International (WVI)).

· Effectively engage and manage relationships with external networks, including trusts, foundations and corporate partners.

· Assess WVUK’s capability and capacity to engage in selected opportunities.

· Effectively execute pre-positioning and design processes.

· Other areas as outlined in the Job Description.

As an active Christian (Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of The Equality Act 2010), this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

** We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified **
 

**Please note that you MUST be holding the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately this role is not sponsored**
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Closing Date for applications: 16 June 2022
Interview Dates: TBC

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision UK is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting they complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see our website. 

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice on our website. 

No agencies please.

The Trusts programme at Dementia UK has grown significantly in the past few years, and we now need a Trusts Executive to work directly with some of our most generous supporters from charitable trusts and foundations to ensure they feel connected to our charity and that they understand how their support makes a difference to the lives of families facing dementia.

The Trusts Executive will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding their own pool of charitable trusts and foundations; supporting the Trusts Manager on the wider trusts programme including through the collation and management of a bank of information for all fundable projects; ensuring the team have robust and compliant processes in place; and leading on all administrative aspects of the trusts programme.