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Lead trusts and grants fundraising efforts to make a tangible difference by directly funding life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people.
About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.
The Role
Position: Trusts and Grants manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Homebased Travel: Occasional travel to the National Training Centre, in Leicestershire to support bespoke donor site visits and quarterly fundraising meetings and some travel to high value giving events.
You will implement Canine Partners’ trusts strategy with the aim of developing relationships to expand the funding base of trusts and grant givers, and increase overall giving. You'll be responsible for the strategic planning, operational management and delivery of trusts and grant funding to achieve significant and sustainable income, ensuring strong engagement with Canine Partners.
What You'll Be Doing
- Create and implement the trust strategy, and set income and expenditure targets in conjunction with the High Value Giving Manager and Head of Fundraising
- Identify, secure and lead the development and management of a range of significant high value relationships with trusts and grant givers.
- Inspire existing and prospective supporters to engage with and support Canine Partners’ work, through proactive and extensive networking.
- Ensure all trust supporters receive exemplary stewardship and supporter care that meets and exceeds their expectations.
- Be responsible for developing internal and external relationships, and represent Canine Partners at the highest levels to develop engagement and interest.
- Engage specialist and/or senior level internal support where necessary, to gather information and prepare high level propositions to potential funders.
About You
- Strong experience in trust and foundation fundraising, proven track record in securing five and six figure gifts
- Proven experience in managing relationships with external supporters
- Significant experience in developing funding proposals and innovative cases for support
- Accomplished communicator able to build relationships at all levels
- Ability to construct written reports and manage and analyse data on CRM systems
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
Closing date: 26th July 2026
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
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Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is the UK’s leading patient charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. We fund research, campaign for improved care, and provide vital support and information to people living with the condition and those who care about them.
We are looking for a Trusts, Foundations and Grants Manager to help grow our income from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and other grant-making organisations. This is an important role in our Fundraising team, helping to secure the funding we need to expand support services, accelerate research, influence policy and improve care.
You will manage a portfolio of prospects and funders, develop compelling funding applications and reports, build strong relationships, and work closely with colleagues across APF to gather evidence, budgets, impact data and lived experience stories.
We are looking for someone with experience of developing successful funding applications, excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. You will be proactive, collaborative and motivated by improving the lives of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter via Charity Job, maximum two pages, by 8th July 2026.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At In2scienceUK, we believe that every young person deserves a future in STEM, regardless of their background. Each year, too many talented young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face systemic barriers to careers in science, technology, engineering, and research. We are here to change that.
We are looking for an ambitious, creative, and mission-driven Fundraising Manager to join our team. If you are a fundraiser who thrives on building meaningful relationships and wants your daily work to have a tangible impact on social mobility, we want to hear from you.
As our new Fundraising Manager, you will be the driving force behind securing and growing income from corporate partnerships, trusts, and foundations. You will play a central role in our fundraising strategy, working closely with our Head of Fundraising and the wider team to secure the sustainable, multi-year partnerships that allow us to expand our impact across the UK.
This role offers the chance to develop your fundraising career while working with passionate colleagues, engaged trustees and inspiring young people. We are committed to staff development from day one and offer flexible home working to support work-life balance, alongside benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, salary sacrifice options, pension contributions matched up to 7%, 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and other staff benefits.
Please review the full Job Description for further information about the role, responsibilities and person specification before applying.
If you are ready to use your fundraising expertise to help build a more diverse and inclusive future workforce in STEM, apply now to join our team by submitting your CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that fully showcases your skills and experience addressing the personal specification point by point. Applications without this will not be considered
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend up to two interviews which will take place on the 8th & 15th July.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.