St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is the only charitable provider of expert eye care in the Palestinian Territories and East Jerusalem. We have been treating patients regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or ability to pay for over 135 years. Our sight-saving work is carried out against challenging and difficult odds to the highest international standards. 

We are looking for an experienced Trusts & Philanthropy Officer who has a professional, ambitious and results-based approach with a track record of creating compelling funding propositions to obtain six figure grants. The candidate will manage a portfolio of relationships with Trusts and Foundations and support in communications with major donors. The success of this role will be dependent on excellent written and verbal communication and ability to relay the Hospital’s work clearly through Trust applications and proposals. This role will cultivate, grow and steward relationship and networks with Trusts and Foundations while providing support in updates and proposals for major donors.

You must have experience in Trust and Foundation fundraising, an achievement of minimum five figures donations, excellent relationship building skills, understanding donors’ motivations and being discreet, diplomatic and sensitive to market needs of grant-makers. In addition to excellent budgeting skills. You should also have experience in working with CRM systems to manage portfolio, grant process and exporting data for reporting.

We offer an attractive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, life insurance, season ticket loan, and training and development opportunities. We have a dynamic and hardworking employee environment based in a well-equipped attractive building only a 5 minutes’ walk away from Barbican and Farringdon station.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Multiple System Atrophy Trust (MSA Trust) is the UK and Eire’s leading national charity offering vital support to people affected by MSA. We are entirely funded through voluntary donations and Trusts and Foundation grants, providing an information and support service to those affected by MSA and their families at no cost to them.

So very many of our members come to us at a time of great distress, they or their loved ones have been diagnosed with a terminal disease which is almost unknown to the general population. They crave both symptom management and understanding from people who know about the disease. Our nurse specialists and social welfare specialist play a crucial role in helping them to cope and to plan for their care. We ensure that everyone affected by MSA has access to tailored information and support to guide them, and are not alone in their journey.

Can you help? We need a dynamic and committed Trusts and Corporates’ Fundraising Officer who is interested in helping us to realise our ambitions to increase our funding to enable the development of further services for people living with MSA. You will be a fundraiser with a great track record of raising funds through Trusts and Corporates.
We are a small charity, so someone who is prepared to roll up their sleeves and get involved would be just the right candidate.

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

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 14,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented Trust and Foundations Officer to join a high performing and friendly team.

The Trust Team has enjoyed a successful 2019 but it is still relatively new and so there is considerable scope to apply fresh energy and enthusiasm and make an enormous difference to dogs in need, using your first class skills to prepare inspiring and original applications for funding.

You will have a successful track record of securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations, well-developed written and verbal communication skills and, above all, be a strong, positive team player committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

You will have exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for writing creative narrative that will ensure our applications stand out when being assessed.

We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances.  As well as this, though, you will you join a team of highly professional and passionate colleagues in the fundraising team - legendary for its friendliness, and you’ll also learn from and get to meet dedicated experts in the field of canine care, research and welfare.  Add to this, the fact that the whole charity has a brilliant upbeat and collaborative culture promoted by a highly supportive management team.   

Along the way you’ll be encouraged to see Dogs Trust’s amazing work for yourself and visit our world class Rehoming Centres.  You’ll also enjoy spending time with donors and supporters who share our love of dogs. 

Perhaps best of all, being a Trusts and Foundations Officer at Dogs Trust means working in environment where staff can apply to bring their own dog to work - so there are always plenty of our four legged friends around to keep us company in the office while we trust fundraise!

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role by clicking the APPLY button.

Southwark Pensioners’ Centre exists to support older people and to improve their overall health and wellbeing. We are a 32 year old, well respected local charity that punches above its weight delivering a wide range of projects and activities that make a significant difference to the lives of older people.

We are seeking to employ our first Fundraiser – trusts and foundations - initially on a six month contract which will be subject to review. The initial focus of the role is to generate core income.

Key asks of the person is that they are an experienced and  proactive fundraiser with a proven track record of raising funds from trusts and foundations in line with annual targets, of writing compelling cases for support and digital copy for fundraising websites and social media, and of developing and maintaining strong relationships with donors.

Closing date 21st Feb
Shortlisting Fri 28th Feb 12.30pm
Interviews and assessments – all day Thurs 5th Mar

Providing unforgettable holidays for over 50 years

Revitalise is both the UK’s largest provider of respite holiday breaks, and the UK’s largest residential volunteering charity. With 50 years’ experience our three holiday centres now provide close to 5,000 essential breaks each year for disabled people and those who care for them.

At Revitalise we work hard to create amazing holidays for our disabled guests and their carers. We like to come to work determined that the world is going to be a slightly better place for people at the end of today than it was yesterday, and that we’re going to help make that happen.

Your role

A fantastic opportunity for either your first fundraising role in a dynamic and high performing team, or an opportunity to broaden your existing fundraising skills in a new and exciting arena. You will deliver excellent stewardship to existing funders by providing them with regular information and feedback regarding the impact of their donations, as well as developing new funding relationships to help achieve the fundraising target.

You will work alongside the other members of the Fundraising and Marketing teams to represent Revitalise in the best possible way and support our overall strategy, in particular in relation to how we develop applications and measure outcomes.

Summary of Main Duties:

• Achieve a yearly income target, as agreed with the Trusts and Foundations Manager
• Maintain and develop existing relationships with Trusts and other grant makers assigned to your individual portfolio, to enhance income for Revitalise
• Identify and research Trusts and other grant making bodies which have the potential to make donations to Revitalise and target them with the appropriate approach
• Develop and deliver high quality written proposals for funding, in line with the organisation’s strategic aims and operational requirements
• Ensure that all reporting requirements are met and reports submitted according to agreed schedules and in line with funders’ criteria.
• Provide excellent stewardship and present the best interests of Revitalise to a range of funders, through written, telephone and face-to-face contact
• To maintain accurate analysis and reporting about all supporters and applications, and to ensure the Revitalise database is kept up-to-date.
• To undertake any other duties that the Trusts and Foundations Manager may reasonably require.

Other duties

• To ensure that all supporters are valued.
• To attend and contribute constructively to team meetings as required.
• To positively promote the work and activities of Revitalise at all times to ensure that it is acknowledged as a charity deserving of voluntary financial support by the general public.
• To engage with other areas of fundraising activity where appropriate.
• To support the Trusts and Foundations Manager and keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation, regulation, and industry best practice.

This Job Description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties and projects from time to time.

Charity People are so pleased to be working with Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK), an award-winning national charity that transforms the lives of deaf children across the UK. They are looking for their new Trust and Foundations Manager to play a key role in the organisation's forthcoming capital campaign.

Job Title: Trust and Foundations Manager
Location: Bermondsey, London
Contract: Full time, with flexible working fully supported
Salary: £35,000-£40,000
Required: CV and Cover Letter

About the charity

AVUK is a wonderful charity, motivated by ensuring deaf children have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers. Since 2003, they have supported over 1,000 families and over the next few years, they would like to double their reach of pre-school children and families supported by their early intervention programme, as well as grow and diversify its voluntary income streams. Based in Bermondsey, their office provides the opportunity to see beneficiaries first hand every day and you would work with their highly-committed and passionate team and closely with the Head of Fundraising to further its profile and influence, as well as meet ambitious fundraising income targets.

About the role

This is a really exciting time to join the organisation. They are looking for an experienced and successful Trust and Foundations fundraiser, who will be a key contributor in maximising the charities income by working on a forthcoming capital campaign. You will be developing and managing new and existing supporters by researching and writing excellent applications, managing long-term relationships using outstanding face to face and written communication and secure new multi-year and one-off gifts to contribute to the fantastic work they do. Auditory Verbal UK are looking for someone who has excellent networking skills, high-level written ability and effectively manage time and workload prioritisation. This is a really great role for the right person.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Stuart at Charity People.

About DSWF:

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is a highly effective wildlife conservation charity funding key conservation projects across Africa and Asia. Our mission is to increase awareness to people around the world about the need to protect and conserve wildlife and their habitats.

Our ground-based conservation partners are dedicated and professional organisations with a deep understanding of the landscapes in which they operate, and our relationships are steeped in mutual respect and admiration, nurtured over many years. More than ever before, we face daily news of the devastation that humans inflict on wildlife and on our planet, news of vanishing species and wild spaces. David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation invests in economically and socially vulnerable communities with programmes that have a real impact, on real people, in real places.

DSWF takes a holistic approach to conservation, recognising the essential role that communities and education both play in ensuring conservation successes. We also recognise the need to tackle environmental and wildlife crime from grassroots to the world stage across all forums and platforms available for change.

By engaging in the international policy arena, fighting for greater protectionist policies and legislation, governments become equally important stakeholders in the fight for species protection, alongside those putting their lives on the line daily for the survival of species and the protection of their natural habitats.

The role: The Trusts and Foundations Manager is a critical post within the charity. The Trusts and Foundations Manager will lead on activity with Trusts and Foundations at all levels, securing support for David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s conservation projects, UK educational programmes and other activities across the organisation.

Working with the Senior Management Team this position is part of a team of fundraisers which has the responsibility of raising more than £1.5m+ per annum. The Foundations fundraising activity is supported by the Senior Management Team and benefits from the expertise and support of the DSWF Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and development of new Trust and Foundation support:

• To work with the Chief Executive Officer to plan and implement a strategy to deliver £300k+ annually from Trusts and Foundations.
• To work with the Head of Policy and Programmes and other colleagues to identify opportunities for support and to shape them into compelling propositions for donors.
• To proactively research, apply for and secure funding from Trusts and Foundations and public funding bodies in the UK and beyond, with a focus on widening DSWF’s pool of Trust and Foundation supporters.
• To cultivate relationships with Trusts and Foundations Trustees, staff and other influencers through meetings, updates and invitations to DSWF events. Working with senior colleagues to build our network and establish meaningful and positive relationships.

Stewardship of existing Trust and Foundation supporters:

• To foster and maintain existing relationships with Trusts and Foundations, through regular and appropriate communication, meetings and inclusion in DSWF events and activities.
• To compile evaluation and financial reports and other information requested and required in a timely manner, tailored to the needs of specific funders.
• To proactively identify opportunities for funders to see the results of their support and to meet key colleagues or beneficiaries.
• To identify opportunities for existing supporters to renew and extend their support and communicating these opportunities in a timely and effective manner.

General

• To ensure that the highest possible standards of stewardship and service are maintained across the team with a view to encouraging renewal of funding and increased involvement.
• To work closely and positively with colleagues across the team and to support the events programme when required.
• To keep the fundraising database accurate and up to date regarding grants, prospects, proposals and communications.
• To provide regular updates on funds raised, approaches made, and other KPIs for Senior Management and DSWF’s Board of Trustees. 
• To keep abreast of developments and trends in fundraising (with a focus on Trust and Foundation fundraising) and bringing new opportunities to the attention of the wider DSWF team.
• To undertake any related tasks as requested by the Chief Executive Officer.   

Person Specification

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrable experience of meeting fundraising targets and of identifying, building and maintaining effective relationships with Trusts and Foundations.
• Experience of reading and interpreting financial statements and familiarity with Charity accounting.
• Experience of working with colleagues across the organisation to identify fundraising opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills – in person and in writing. Ability to synthesise complex information and to translate it into compelling copy for applications, updates and reports.
• Ability to plan clearly and strategically.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing short and long-term objectives.
• Numerate with strong attention to detail and experience of preparing and working with project budgets.
• Strong administration and computer skills, including MS Office.
• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours as required.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of fundraising in a wildlife conservation environment.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the work of DSWF.
• Experience of using Raisers Edge or a similar CRM.

Remuneration and Hours

Hours:                                   

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with additional hours as required as necessary.

Reports to:                           

Chief Executive Officer  

Works closely with:             

Head of Policy and Programmes, Head of Finance

Holiday:

20 days per annum rising to 22 days after two years’ service. An extra one day per annum will be given thereafter to a maximum of 25 days per annum. Bank Holidays also provided, and an additional holiday entitlement will be given at the Foundation’s discretion around Christmas and New Year.

Location:

Surrey or London

How to apply: Please apply online with your CV and covering letter (covering letter no more than 2 sides of A4 referencing the job description above)

We will begin interviewing immediately, so this position may be filled before the deadline closes. Please don’t wait before applying!

The Doorstep Library Network trains volunteers to pay weekly home visits to low income families to read with the children and to lend them books, helping children to enjoy reading and providing an opportunity for parents to take an active role in their children’s education.  Doorstep Libraries allow volunteers to befriend the parents and to reach out to those families most in need helping them to access local community services.

This is an exciting time to join Doorstep Library, with plans to expand projects in to new London boroughs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to make their mark in a growing charity, with the aim of increasing income from trusts & foundations, alongside working with the director and as part of the management team to ensure the effective running of the charity.

Job Purpose:

• Managing the delivery of an ongoing trusts and foundations fundraising strategy;
• Using excellent writing skills to put together trusts and foundations funding bids, with the support and guidance of the Director;

• To manage the charity’s fundraising operations including coordinating prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and ensuring effective stewardship of trust and foundations grants.

Responsible to: Director;

Responsible for: Supporting the Director in a range of duties, including trusts and foundations, community and corporate fundraising.

Responsibilities and duties:

1. To write compelling and professionally-presented funding bids, each tailored for its audience and making the case for supporting the charity in the most persuasive terms;
2. To work with the Director to plan a funding timetable to meet the needs of the charity’s plans;
3. Research new funding opportunities and keep a record of all enquiries;
4. Identify potential sources of funds including charitable trusts, individuals and the local community, and assist with generating funds for the organisation’s activities;
5. Ensure appropriate systems and procedures are in place to manage fundraising campaigns and donor contacts effectively;
6. To ensure the operation of failsafe systems for funder thankyous, acknowledgements and reports;
7. Prepare reports for the Director;
8. To prepare high-quality presentations, reports and fundraising materials as needed;
9. To work with the Programme and Marketing Managers to research local statistics to ensure that funding information, reports and applications accurately reflect the projects and the local community;
10. To recruit and manage a team of community fundraising volunteers (responsible for managing relationships with independent schools and local community groups to drive fundraising activities and income);
11. To organise and support any events which may require evening and weekend work;
12. Keep records of fundraising activities and money raised.

General:

1. To carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with Doorstep Library Network policies and procedures;
2. To positively promote the work and activities of the charity at all times;
3. To undertake additional duties as from time to time may be required.

Person Spec:

1. Wholehearted committed to and engaged with the work that we do, with a fierce belief in the difference it can make to children, families and the community;
2. Experience in generating income from trusts and foundations;
3. Excellent written and spoken English;
4. Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across departments;
5. Excellent all round communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, pitch succinctly and write in an engaging, tailored manner to a range of audiences;
6. Drive, enthusiasm and determination to deliver against targets;
7. Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own workload;
8. A positive team player, working with, supporting and encouraging colleagues;
9. Excited by the prospect of playing a vital role in building Doorstep Library’s income streams as part of our ambitious expansion plans across London;
10. Ability to work flexibly, adapting to rapidly changing demands and opportunities while retaining a clear strategic focus;
11. Excellent organisation and administration skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and use office systems;
12. Take pride in being supremely efficient, very well organised and display excellent time-management skills.

Salary - £32,000 per annum – 12 month contract with potential to become permanent

Hours – 35 per week

Benefits – 6% pension contribution, 25 days per annum annual leave, flexible working arrangements (including working from home part of the week).

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join youth charity OnSide Youth Zones as their Trusts & Foundations Manager.

OnSide Youth Zones is a youth charity that gives young people living in deprived areas an opportunity to take part in fun activities, learn new skills and socialise in a safe and positive way, helping to raise ambition and qualifications and reducing the effect of the childhood crisis. Their 13 Youth Zones across the country help enhance over 50,000 lives a year, and this is rapidly growing.

They have recently opened three new Youth Zones in London, and this role will help raise funds to help ensure they grow over their first year of life and on into the future.

In the role you will help deliver an ambitious strategy and drive income by submitting bids and writing grant applications to charitable foundations, grant makers and statutory funders.

In order to be considered for the role you will be an experienced trusts fundraiser, with a track record of raising income to target. You will have really strong writing skills, be able to use initiative and have a positive and confident attitude.

The role is full time (may look at 4 days) permanent role, based in any of the youth zones (Barking & Dagenham, Barnet, Croyden or Angel), and is offering a salary of 30,000 - 35,000.

To find out more about this exciting challenge please call Terri on 0207 820 7326 or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Get in touch today to avoid disappointment, the closing date for applications is 9th March. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Help Musicians is the independent charity for professional musicians, with the aim of making a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across all genres. The charity offers an integrated programme combining Health and Welfare support and Creative development and has a mission to create a world where musicians thrive and to support and empower musicians through all stages of their lives.

Demand for the charity’s programme of work continues to grow at a rapid rate and our centenary year in 2021 provides us with an opportunity to engage more people than ever before in our work. Joining our team in London as Corporate and Trusts Fundraising Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and passionate fundraising team at one of the most exciting times in our history.

Your focus will be to secure income from trusts, foundations and other grant giving bodies with 70% of your time dedicated to this. The rest of your time will be spent supporting the Corporate and Trusts Fundraising Manager in developing the Corporate Partnering Programme. You’ll be someone who enjoys prospecting and building relationships, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will also have the ability to write compelling, persuasive proposals with the skills to inspire and engage potential supporters.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage an existing portfolio of trusts in order to maximize income
• Identify and research potential trusts foundations and corporates supporters which align with HM’s strategic priorities
• Prepare and submit high quality funding proposals in line with HM’s funding portfolio
• Produce update reports for trusts and other grant giving bodies providing details of the impact of donations

To be successful you will need:

• A proven track record of securing and increasing grant income, with experience of successfully working towards an agreed financial target
• Experience of researching large volumes of suitable prospects (trusts and corporate)
• Confident and clear verbal and written communications skills, able to write compelling and effective applications
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with robust stewardship skills

This is a varied role which provides an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career.  

As the largest charity for people with hearing loss in the UK, Action on Hearing Loss are there to support those who suffer from hearing loss; from day to day care, to practical information, to campaigning for a fairer world for people with hearing loss, and funding research to find a cure.

The Senior Trust Fundraiser will complete a team of 4 which sits within the wider fundraising and communication department, made up of Trusts and Lottery, Partnerships (major donor, events and corporate), Supporter Experience, Public Fundraising and ‘Marcomms’; whose overall income target is c.£14m.

The Trust team’s target currently stands at c.£1million, whereby approximately half of this comes from Big Lottery Funding. The team has been supported by an interim Trust fundraiser for the last three months and the successful candidate will be expected to steward a growing portfolio of bodies, whose foundations have already been laid by the interim fundraiser, that give £5k and up. As well as this, the postholder will need to work with the Head of Trusts and other key internal stakeholders, including a recently appointed Prospect Researcher, to create new funding projects that are attractive to prospective donors, ensuring their giving needs marry with AOHL’s ‘business as usual’ work. As well as this, they will need to be adept at creating bespoke fundraising packages for thematic projects, outside of business as usual.

Job specification:

• continuing the stewardship of a portfolio of warm funders who give upwards of £5k including the Big Lottery and key bio medical bodies, working to a target of c.£150k
• growing their pipeline of mid-level and high level giving as well as securing multi-year/high value giving, with a split of 70% New Business to 30% Account Management
• kick starting and owning a fledgling programme of bespoke fundraising projects by working closely and strategically with senior internal stakeholders to extend the charity's focus to a wider audience.

Person specification:

• An experienced fundraiser looking to broaden and develop their professional experience
• A creative fundraiser, well versed in securing five figure gifts, with a track record of raising significant funds from trusts and statutory bodies including the Big Lottery
• An externally focused relationship builder, motivated by generating new income by engaging new funders and developing excellent proposals
• Someone who can expertly steward, manage and develop funding relationships
• A proactive and confident team player, able to shift focus from complex relationships and asks, to supporting the wider fundraising team, undertaking administrative tasks, financial reporting and upholding fundraising best practice.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 26th February with interviews the following week. 

We are working with a global humanitarian organisation recruiting for a Trusts and Foundations Manager. This role will be responsible for building new business development in Europe and North America.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about international development and has a strong Trusts and Foundations background.

This is a great role for an experienced and confident candidate who is looking to work in an international and dynamic environment alongside a team of dedicated staff

Your demonstratable experience should be:

• Demonstrable experience within the Trusts and Foundations landscape.


• Experience in developing successful relationships with Trusts and Foundations and ensuring continued support through excellent stewardship skills.


• Experience of writing high quality, compelling proposals, applications and reports.


• Experience in producing detailed prospect research on Trusts and Foundations to facilitate decision making on priority applications.

Closing date: asap.

Salary: £35,500

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

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

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

Eden Brown is recruiting a Trust and Foundations Officer and a superb and very high profile animal charity in Central London.

The Trust and Foundations Officer is responsible for stewarding existing trusts as well as researching, cultivating and applying to new supporters with an emphasis on fundraising from larger trusts and securing multi-year gifts.

We are looking for candidates with some trust fundraising under their belt who can demonstrate that they're ready to move up and take on responsibility for more complex asks. This is working for a great charity and a hugely supportive and experienced manager. To apply send your CV to Tony Williams at [email protected] or call Tony on 020 3017 5014.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Trust Fundraiser and Information Researcher

Central London

Salary c. £33k plus benefits

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the leading RAF welfare charity spending around £20 million each year supporting serving and veteran RAF and their families. 

In 2019 we launched an ambitious centenary campaign to grow fundraising income over the next three years and we need someone with the proven skills and experience to support the growth of the Trust and Foundations fundraising programme. Working as part of the fundraising partnerships team (corporates, major donors, events and trusts) and reporting to a Trust Manager the post holder will secure income from new and existing charitable trusts and other related funders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience of developing successful trust and foundation applications together with a track record of meeting fundraising targets and objectives and consistently delivering high levels of donor care and responsiveness.  Proven experience will be needed in:

- Seeking out new funders and opportunities and bringing them to fruition

- Building and developing a pipeline of trusts

- Developing creative written proposals and applications to a high standard

- Packaging up and matching a charity’s current and future work with funders’ requirements and priorities. 

- Working with and to a wide range of financial and non-financial KPIs

The role is based in our central London office but works extensively with our Area Directors, partnerships managers, communications teams and with the serving RAF. The role will involve some out of hours evening and weekend work.

A detailed job profile is available on the Fund’s website. To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you can excel in this role and providing examples of how you meet the person specification to, Pete Thompson, Head of HR, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, W1B 1AR oremail.

Closing date for applications is 12:00 Wednesday 4th March 2020.

Interviews will be held, week commencing 16th March.

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a registered charity. Registered Charity No. 1081009.

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

To help drive and grow the fundraising income from Trusts and Foundations to secure multi- year future support to achieve the Fund’s mission that no member of the RAF Family should face adversity alone. This role has a dual purpose; 70% of the postholder’s time is contributing to the RAFBF’s annual income targets by raising money from charitable trusts and other related funds with the Trust Manager and the remaining 30% supports the growth ambition of the Fundraising Partnerships Team with welfare services information and statistics capture. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trust Fundraising

• Support the Trust Manager to implement the trust fundraising strategy including through clear tailored and timely stewardship of current relationships as well as developing new relationships
• To manage a portfolio of existing trusts and foundation relationship, monitoring progress while implementing a rolling programme of trust applications
• To monitor and report on income against target and agreed KPI’s ( both financial and non-financial), providing updated and regular revised projections as required to the Trust Manager and/ or Head of Partnerships Fundraising
• Meet agreed annual income targets
• Research and secure repeat gifts from current Charitable Trust supporters and develop and implement robust stewardship plans.
• To identify research and apply for funding to new prospective funders whose funding priorities match the Fund’s aims and make appropriate funding applications with the aim to achieve new income foster new fundraising relationships and monitor progress
• To manage a trust prospect pipeline, offering clarity on relationship at various stages of the cultivation cycle ensuring each is moved through the relationships management process.
• Ensure restricted income is accurately recorded and allocated.
• Use the Fund’s events as means to thank and engage Trustees and Trust Correspondents as appropriate
• Ensure Charitable Trust donations are acknowledged promptly and appropriately as well as providing regular reports and updates to funders.
• To develop and maintain strong personal relationships with contacts in trusts and foundations
• To articulate clearly and persuasively the Fund’s messaging and service impact to a wide range of audiences including (prospective) funders, referrers and influencers.
• Use the Funds contact database to accurately record relevant information and communication with donors and to report and analyse performance and income in the programme

Welfare Information collation and research

• Work closely with Welfare colleagues to identify funding project ideas and work with funders and within the team and to develop and write compelling proposals for support
• Work closely with the Trust Manager and fundraising colleagues ensure the organisations fundraising Case for Support continues to be relevant and compelling.
• Attend Welfare meetings as agreed with the Trusts Manager to obtain information and updates on key welfare services and collate information and report back to the wider team on useful developments
• Work closely with Welfare data teams to collate and obtain useful data and statistics to evidence impact to funders and to support geographical targeted applications to funders
• Advise fundraising colleagues on areas of welfare that require funding and ensure services are not unnecessarily overfunded
• Track progress on welfare projects and share updates on welfare services funded by donors with colleagues to inform their reporting.

Other

• Keep up to date with developments within the voluntary and corporate sectors through relevant publications, websites, training events, conferences and networking, identifying and capitalising on relevant opportunities for RAF Benevolent Fund as agreed with the Trust Manager
• Ensure implementation of and adherence to all relevant RAFBF policies and procedures and GDPR compliance across all direct marketing activity.
• Such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Job Knowledge
• Persuading, influencing and negotiating
• Presenting and communicating information
• Proven Ability to deliver results and meet/exceed customer expectations
• Relating and networking
• Written and verbal Communications
• Writing and reporting
• Working with people
• Adapting and coping
• Accuracy, attention to detail and Time Management
• Planning and organising
• Research skills and knowledge of funding sources

QUALIFICATION(S), KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

Academic/Professional Qualification(s) or equivalent:

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent vocational qualifications/experience

Desirable

• Institute of Fundraising certificate

Knowledge/ Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience of trust fundraising
• Proven experience of securing 5 figure grants 
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload and work against tight deadlines
• Able to communicate effectively, empathetically, concisely and confidently on the telephone, in writing and in person to a wide and varied audience
• Systematic in planning and executing activities
•  Analytical and high attention to detail
• Budgetary and financial skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the UK funding environment and good practice
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the RAFBF
• Knowledge of fundraising practice and standards, including data protection/ GDPR, charity law and charities act 1992 and 1993

Desirable

•  Proven fundraising research and data analysis skills
•  Familiarity with fundraising CRM databases eg CARE or Raisers Edge
•  Experience in the not-for-profit sector

Other Requirements:

· Travel to other Fund and UK locations (as appropriate).

· Carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job as requested by the Head of Relationship Marketing