We are seeking an experienced individual with excellent communication skills to join The Gurkha Welfare Trust as Trusts & Foundations Coordinator.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, identifying and applying to trusts and foundations and other grant-making bodies with timely, well written and compelling proposals.  The Trusts & Foundations Coordinator reports to the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Those applying must have excellent written communication skills and a strong track record of working to targets. You must have a proven track record of successful bid writing and the packaging of projects to suit funder requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and build on our rolling programme of applications for 300+ existing Trusts – identifying relevant and timely projects best suited to each funder.

• Prospect new trusts and foundations both in the UK and overseas, conducting detailed research from public sources in order to optimise cold approaches.
• Prepare and submit detailed, relevant and compelling applications for funding from grant making trusts.
• Support the development of a stewardship programme for existing grant making trusts and their trustees and ensure the timely feedback of reports to funders.
• Work closely with the team in the UK and our operations in Nepal to identify relevant programmes and activities for funding, procuring the relevant information and costings and ensuring no overlap.
• Work alongside communications colleagues to optimise applications and reports for funders. 
• Be responsible for the accurate and up-to-date database records of all grant-making trusts. 
• Ensure the grants fundraising function complies with all current fundraising regulations and guidance (Code of Fundraising Practice, Charity Commission guidance) and GDPR.
• Compile and provide reports for the Head of Fundraising & Communications as required.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising & Communications on projected income and expenditure in line with planned activities.
• Build and develop relationships with trust representatives through written and face to face communications with support from the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Other Tasks:

• Participate in meetings and training courses/seminars as and when required.
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Person Specification

Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:

Essential

• Minimum three years’ demonstrable success in trust fundraising.
• Excellent written communication and numeracy skills, with the ability to compose carefully crafted and persuasive correspondence.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a wide range of projects, prioritise own workload and meet deadlines for reports and applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels of seniority.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify and capitalise on leads.
• Ability to be an advocate for the Trust by communicating its mission with authority and empathy.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Willing and able to work occasional evening and weekends to support key work commitments.

 Experience

 Essential

• Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals for trusts and foundations
•  IT literate, with excellent Word and Excel skills.
• A track record of achieving funding targets, either alone or as part of a team
• Project management skills to handle tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively
• Sound financial literacy (particularly understanding of budgeting and financial reporting processes working closely with the Finance team)

Desirable

• Understanding of the work of The Gurkha Welfare Trust.
• Experience of using a CRM database, including making data selections and undertaking data analysis.
• Understanding of GDPR guidelines

 

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays; generous contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution); private medical insurance

 Application closes on 8 December 2019 

 To Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and supporting statement addressing the person specification.

Interviews will take place in our office in Salisbury on 17 December 2019.

The Trust and Foundations Officer will play a key role within the Partnerships and Philanthropy Team.  The role is focused on growing income from grant-making trusts and foundations, in support of our four change ambitions:

1. Farming That Works

2. Energy That Transforms

3. Cities Fit For People

4. Resilience That Protects

Scope

The role combines responsibility for income from two trust portfolios, with broad support for the overall delivery of both the Trust & Foundations Team’s and the Partnership & Philanthropy Team’s strategies.

The post-holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of our Small Trust Programme, which generates vital unrestricted funding via a regular appeal programme, including DfID Aid Match 

In addition, the post-holder will be responsible for developing our relationships with a portfolio of trusts giving between £5,000 and £25,000.

Alongside this they will be responsible for supporting the wider Trust & Foundations team to deliver significant growth through stronger donor research, proposal development, stewardship, relationship management and liaison with colleagues in the UK and international offices. 

The post-holder will also, on occasions, have the opportunity to support the wider Partnerships and Philanthropy team.

Key Working Relationships

The role reports directly to the Trust & Foundations Manager and will develop close working relationships with other Partnerships & Philanthropy colleagues, Marketing and Communications, International Programmes, Policy and Practice, Finance and field staff overseas, in addition to external relationships with donors and supporters. 

 JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Develop and deliver our Small Trusts Programme, strengthening relationships with our existing donors and researching and securing new ones.

• Develop relationships with a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring all donors receive exceptional care, stewardship and communications.

• Strengthen the portfolio by researching, engaging and then lead the grant application process for trusts and foundations prospects capable of giving between £5,000 and £25,000.

• Work with the new Business Intelligence and Fundraising Coordinator to undertake and present research on potential UK, European and global trusts and foundations.

• Work with colleagues in the UK and overseas to develop high quality written communications, including Cases for Support, proposals, donor reports and appeals.Sometimes this will involve managing freelancers to support this work.

• Support the development and delivery of events, donor meetings, overseas visits and other engagement activities.

• Act as the Partnership & Philanthropy team’s internal representative on Aid Match appeals and other organisation-wide appeals where necessary

• Participate in meetings with existing and new donors as required.

• Manage, thank and acknowledge donations.

• Maintain our Raisers Edge database with up-to-date donor information

• Attend quarterly networking meetings on behalf of Practical Action

• Input into the Partnerships and Philanthropy team’s planning, budgeting and strategy development process.

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Good knowledge and understanding of fundraising from trusts & foundations

• A degree is desirable but not essential

• A good understanding of fundraising principles and legal implications

Skills and Experience

• Must have some fundraising experience, ideally within a trusts team

• Exceptional written communication skills: you need to be able to proactively seek (often complex) information from a variety of sources, or colleagues, and turn this into engaging and inspiring communications relevant to the donor

• Ability to build relationships with people at all levels both internally and externally to win commitment, consensus and support

• Excellent research and prospecting skills

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  Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines

• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail

• A proactive, independent worker with the ability to work as part of a small team

• Ability to make judgements and recognise when required decision is outside scope of responsibility

• A willingness to travel within the UK when required

• To apply for this role please apply direct to Practical Action.

Eden Brown is working exclusively with the University of Surrey on an exciting newly created position of Trusts & Foundations Officer.

The Trusts and Foundations Officer will take trusts fundraising to the next level at the University. You will raise funds from Trusts and Foundations (T&F) for a range of projects and initiatives across the University, with priority areas including: widening access to university improving the student experience research on healthy ageing, environment and sustainability.

You will draw on specialist expertise and skills to develop fundraising from mid-level trusts and foundations. Your role will include prospect research, developing cases for support for identified projects, matching them with relevant trust prospects, building and maintaining strong relationships with trusts, developing tailored proposals and ultimately managing grants. You will also establish, build and maintain strong working relationships with the Faculty academics and wider major gifts team to ensure fundraising success.

We are looking for someone with Trust fundraising experience, including proven success in personally securing five figure gifts in the UK and/or internationally, excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proven project and proposal development skills.

The University offers superb benefits including an amazing pension scheme. To find out more or to apply contact Tony Williams on 020 3017 5014 or email [email protected]

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.

Trust and Foundations Officer

Safe Child Thailand

Reports to: Head of Development

Responsible for: Developing a portfolio of grant making trusts and foundations to help secure long-term growth in income

Term: 0.6 of a full time post, permanent

Based in: London, Clapham Common

Salary: £28,000 – 30,000 pa pro rata

Pension:  Contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday not including bank holidays pa, pro rata

Start date:  As soon as possible

Application closes: 24th November 19

This position will be responsible for building the pipeline of grant making trusts and foundations; writing compelling proposals, successfully researching, cultivating and stewarding donors, and growing SCT’s support from trusts and foundations to meet ambitious fundraising targets.

The successful candidate will be a Trust Fundraiser who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong track record of achieving targets. You must have a proven track record of successful bid writing and implementation of successful fundraising initiatives and processes for trusts and foundations. You will take the lead with bids up to £200,000. You will be a committed team member with a clear focus on objectives, highly motivated and able to work well under pressure.  You will have a flair for relationship building as well as strong organisational skills. You will have empathy with the aims, objectives and activities of the charity.

You will have the skills to deliver increased income to support Safe Child Thailand’s work to safeguard at-risk children and empower them to reach their full potential. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with colleagues to develop a strong Trusts and Foundations ‘Case for Support’ which articulates priority work with identified timescales and budgets

• Gather and consolidate intelligence on trust and foundation funding opportunities from a range of donors, including corporate foundations

• Create, organise and deliver inspiring copy for a range of applications.

• Ensure smooth co-ordination and relationship management

• Build on existing relationships by providing accurate and informative reports which are delivered within deadlines and where appropriate, applications for repeat grants

• Work collaboratively with the Communications Team to assist with case studies for reports

• Ensure all communication with Trusts and prospective donors is documented and accurately recorded.

 Other Tasks

• Keep abreast of charity law and fundraising practice, ensuring compliance

• Participate fully in the day-to-day work of the organisation, taking a flexible approach to fundraising and administrative tasks to support colleagues across the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:

• Proven ability to develop and implement successful fundraising initiatives and processes

• Experience of researching funding opportunities

• Knowledge of bid writing techniques

• Track record of securing funding

• The ability to prioritise conflicting demands whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce concise and compelling project summaries and cases for support, with the ability to build and maintain relationships

• Ability to work as part of a flexible team and to contribute towards wider objectives.

• Prepared for occasional travel to events and work outside of normal working hours

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience

• Experience in a fundraising environment with experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals for Trusts and Foundations

• A track record of achieving funding targets, either alone or as part of a team

• Experience of strategising and developing donor relationships

• Project management skills to handle tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively

• Sound financial literacy (particularly understanding of budgeting and financial reporting processes)

Desirable

• Country or regional knowledge relevant to the work of SCT

• Sound understanding of international programming in a relevant field in developing countries

• Experience of using logical frameworks, theory of change or similar proposal development tools

• Some knowledge of at least one of the SCT’s key technical focus areas

• Experience of using salesforce or similar CRM tools

How to Apply

TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and Supporting Statement (No more than two sides of A4) addressing the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place in our office week commencing 2nd December 19.

Trusts and Foundations Officer

You will join our client as a Trusts and Foundations Officer to lead the development of Concern Worldwide (UK)’s small / medium sized trusts and foundations programme in England, Wales and Scotland to deliver income of £200k per annum by developing and maintaining long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with them.

Trusts and Foundations Officer Responsibilities:

- Manage and develop Concern UK’s relationships with small-medium sized trusts and foundations (gifts up to £25,000) ensuring excellent account management.
- Plan, design and submit compelling applications to small-medium sized trusts and foundations, based on a clear understanding of Concern’s programmes, funding needs and donor requirements.
- Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager with management of relationships with large UK and European trusts and foundations.
- Liaise with the International Programmes department and Overseas Information Officer to ascertain project funding requirements which are of interest to the Trust and Foundation sector.
- Co-ordinate and work closely with colleagues from the US and ROI offices who mainly fundraise from foundations and corporates, whilst working closely with other fundraising departments.

Trusts and Foundations Officer Requirements:

- 2 years fundraising experience, preferably in the international development sector. Candidates from outside of the charity sector with equivalent experience and transferable skills will be considered.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (letter writing, formal applications and the ability to present Concern’s work externally in an engaging and informative manner).
- Proven ability of working on own initiative, meeting objectives and tight deadlines.
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to work systematically and thoroughly in preparing funding applications and donor reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.

Desirable key skills and experience:

- Degree level qualification in international development.
- Experience of working in an INGO and / or a development charity within a trusts and foundations fundraising setting.
- Experience of working overseas.
- Experience using ThankQ or other fundraising database.
- Experience of preparing and maintaining budgets.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

About Our Client:

Our client is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Their mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. They work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places, places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger. When an emergency strikes, They are among the first on the ground. They use their voice to bring the stories of extreme poverty to world leaders.Their mission doesn’t stop until extreme poverty does.

Location: London, SW11 3TN

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £29,023 per annum

Closing date: 3rd December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Foundations Fundraising, Trusts Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

Ref: 90325

An exciting opportunity has opened up to join Maytree’s Income Generation team. We are looking for an exceptional Trusts and Foundation Fundraiser to take the lead on written funding applications and reports ahead of our impending Manchester replication.

Candidates should have experience of successful 5-figure applications, will possess excellent writing skills and a thorough knowledge of UK Trusts and Foundations. Not least, the successful candidate should have an interest in mental health issues.                                 

The role: As the Trust & Foundation fundraiser you will be a reliable self-starter who will enjoy an entrepreneurial role working for a small ground-breaking charity. You will be officer responsible for implementing a successful programme of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, and other statutory and non-statutory grant making bodies to an agreed annual target.

Key responsibilities & duties include:

1. To identify and research national and Manchester specific Trusts and Foundations and other grant making bodies who have the potential to make donations to Maytree and to establish links where appropriate.
2.  To develop, write and deliver creative high quality funding proposals in line with the organisations strategic aims.

        3. To ensure that all reporting requirements are met and reports submitted according to agreed schedules and in  line with funders’ criteria.

   4. To maintain accurate records and information about all Trust and Foundation applications and ensure that data entered into Salesforce is up to date and accurate.

5. To additionally research and provide profiles on already-identified prospective  major donor and corporate funders.

Person specification

Education

• Educated to degree level [Desirable]
   

Experience

• Demonstrable relevant experience, minimum of 3 years, in a related field (preferably a health related charity)
• Significant experience of working in trust/grant making role
• Significant experience in bid writing and producing reports
• Proven successful track record of generating and raising income from Trust and Foundations and other grant making bodies
• Of developing project budgets

Communication

• Ability to build and sustain relationships and networks across all levels of seniority

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and oral, with the ability to articulate clearly and persuasively Maytree’s messages to a wide range of audiences including funders, prospective funders, referrers, potential guests, volunteers and Trustees
• Excellent prospect research skills and knowledge of funding sources
• Ability to service own day to day admin needs including excellent IT skills
• Experience of working with Salesforce or a similar fundraising database.
• Proven negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills

Personal Qualities

• Commitment and ability to engage with Maytree’s work with the suicidal and demonstrate Maytree’s values and ethos
• Flexible, motivated, persuasive, warm individual
• Relational and empathic communicator
• Ability to think creatively and to respond quickly to new opportunities and changes in the funding environment
• Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and as a team player, positive and proactive approach to work
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

If you are interested in the post and wish to apply then please send your CV with a supporting statement.  Your supporting statement needs to address each point in the person specification, and be no more than two sides of A4 page.

This is a new role to set up a new income stream in a relatively new philanthropy team.

There is an ambitious five year income generation strategy to develop compelling propositions for corporate, philanthropy and trusts & foundations partners.

This will help support Cycling UK’s strategic objectives, change people’s behaviour and enable a million more cyclists.

The role is based at the Guildford office, but the London office and home working is also available.

Job specification

• Develop and implement the charity’s plans to grow trusts and statutory income
• Focus on securing six figure funding
• Write compelling propositions and bids capable of attracting and maintaining multi-year grants
• Research and select new prospective funding opportunities
• Support the wider team to drive new major funder relationships and expand philanthropic networks.

Person specification

• Extensive trusts and foundations fundraising experience
• Excellent writing skills
• Skilled at presenting to trust and foundation boards
• Able to work proactively and independently and with a creative approach to practical problem solving
• Loves cycling and its wider benefits

                     

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Nicola Hall at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

We are seeking a Trusts Fundraising Manager to play a key role in Kiln Theatre’s ambitious and collaborative four-person Fundraising Team.

About Us

Kiln Theatre views the world through a variety of lenses, bringing unheard voices into the mainstream. We present high-quality and innovative work, which provokes debate and emotionally engages. Located in Brent, the most culturally diverse borough in London, we are a local venue with an international vision. 

The Role

The Trusts Fundraising Manager will work with the Director of Fundraising to meet the annual target for trust/foundation income (c. £600k pa). They will lead on writing grant applications, reporting to funders and researching prospective grant-givers.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Kiln Theatre as we move into 2020, the year that Brent is London Borough of Culture. The Fundraising Team is an active and visible department at Kiln and we have excellent support from the leadership team and Board of Trustees. 

Benefits

Employee benefits include complimentary theatre tickets for preview performances, £2 tickets for cinema screenings and a 20% discount in Kiln Kitchen bar, cafe and restaurant.

Application Process

Please see the complete job description attached.

To apply - Click on the apply button and you will be re-directed to our website where you can download an application form which you will need to complete and send in to us.

There is scope for discussion about salary parameters at interview stage.

This is a great opportuntiy for someone who has worked in a trusts and foundations environment for at least two years and who is looking to progress with a new challenge in a national health charity.  Candidates should be confident and outgoing, well organised, and have a good eye for detail.  You will be responsible for managing an established grant funding programme and securing new funders to further the work of the British Tinnitus Association (BTA).  Transferrable skills will be considered for the right person.

Key Duties

Responsible for raising funds from grant giving Trusts and Foundations in partnership with other members of the fundraising team.  In particular working with the Grants Manager and Head of Major Giving in the following ways:

• Research and apply to new and existing trusts and foundations
• Support and oversee fundraising volunteers
• To achieve agreed grant income targets
• Providing administrative support for wider fundraising campaigns and committees.

The Person

You should be an established and driven grant fundraiser with a willingness to succeed.  We are looking for someone who has strong organisational skills, likes a challenge, and has an eye for detail.  You will have the opportunity to use your creative writing skills to present persuasive 'asks' to a range of grant funders in order to help the BTA support more people with tinnitus and achieve our vision of 'a world where no one suffers from tinnitus'.

For more information about the role download a full job description and personal specification below.

The BTA welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Closing date for applications is 8th December with interviews to be held in Sheffield on 18th December.

Role: Senior Trusts Officer

Location: Zone 1, London

Salary: up to £34,500 per annum

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a leading maritime youth charity providing countless opportunities for youth development in the UK.

The Senior Trust Officer will be leading and managing their own portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, ideally working toward multiyear partnerships with historic and new funding bodies.

This role will be a great opportunity to develop your already high levels of written communication with a key focus on impact reporting and evaluation. You will also get the opportunity to apply to a broad range of both small and large Trusts and Foundations so experience with 6-figure applications will be ideal.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have a proven track record of trust fundraising and the ability to build lasting and meaningful relationships with both grant-making organisations and senior managers.

If you would like to receive an Information pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Zach at Harris Hill 0207 820 7332.

This is a rolling recruitment so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants not all candidates will be responded to.

Position:  Permanent

Location: London

Deadline for Applications: 22nd November 2019

The position:

Our well-respected national youth charity client which provides countless opportunities for youth development in the UK is recruiting a Senior Trusts Officer.  In this rewarding and meaningful career role, you will help to manage all trusts and foundations, working toward multi-year partnerships with historic and new funding bodies. You will work towards a target of over £2m per year and will provide line management to an experienced trust officer. You’ll also have the opportunity to work collaboratively within the Fundraising & Communications team.

This is a fantastic career development opportunity for an experienced trust officer in the charity sector to take a step up in their career. You will use your skills and expertise to contribute positively to the lives of young people, supporting them to learn from one another, build life skills, resilience and self-belief through adventure, discipline and developing a sense of belonging, confidence and purpose.

Requirements:

• Experience of managing trusts and foundations, ideally working toward multi-year partnerships with historic and new funding bodies in the charity sector, at the five and six figure level.
• Experience developing and implementing a trust fundraising programme, including acquisition, retention and development 
• Experience of impact reporting and evaluation
• Demonstrable results-orientated mind-set, driving and managing the entire trusts pipeline, with the ability to work proactively, to tight deadlines and under pressure.

Would you like to help tackle human trafficking and slavery? Are you available from January to April next year? Unseen is looking for an interim Trusts and Foundations fundraiser for four months from January 2020. If you are an excellent writer who wants to get experience in fundraising, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Unseen is looking for someone who has an eye for detail, is process driven and analytical with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative and dynamic charity which isn’t afraid to question the status quo to reach its mission. Unseen exists to support survivors until it reaches its mission and slavery no longer exists. If you have the above skills and are passionate about social justice we would love to hear from you.

This is a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week across 3 days.

For further information, please refer to the job description.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 4th December 2019 at 17.00.

Interviews will be held on Monday 9th December 2019.

Trusts Fundraiser
London
£28,000- £30,000 pa
37.5 hours per week

Sue Ryder have an exciting opportunity for a Trusts Fundraiser to join our dedicated central Fundraising team, based in London.
Supporting the team this integral role will work to develop and maintain relationships with trusts, foundations and statutory funders. Through the creation of funding applications, resulting in significant income you will support Sue Ryder’s service delivery, new business development and major capital appeals. 

The Trusts Fundraiser role:

•  Secure income for Sue Ryder by creating tailored proposals, utilising information provided by the Case for Support Team and submitting high quality grant applications to a wide range of funders including large scale national funders. 
•  Working with the Prospect Researcher to develop cultivation plans and ascertain propensity to give and best methods to secure income. 
•  Create productive relationships with trust funders at all levels with the aim of securing significant funds for Sue Ryder and develop effective stewardship plans to maintain and increase levels of giving. 
•  Develop and report on a trust pipeline for own area of responsibility. 
•  Report progress on this pipeline on a monthly basis and identify potential risks to team targets or objectives and suggest solutions. 
•  Report on income on a monthly basis providing updated forecasts to the Head of Trusts for financial planning purposes. 
•  Provide significant input into the trust team strategy documents based on relationships with funders and prospects. 
•  Link with other fundraising functions (Major Donors, Corporate) to maximise influence and impact. Recognise potential links and raise these with appropriate members of other fundraising teams. Maintain accurate and up to date donor records. 

The successful Trusts Fundraiser candidate will have:

•  Experience of securing income from trusts and foundations.
•  Experience of cultivating prospects, initiating conversations and planning and hosting service visits with donors. 
•  Experience of maintaining relationships with funders and designing and implementing tailored donor care and stewardship plans.
•  Experience of developing pipelines of trust income and activity.
•  Experience of working with Senior Managers/Directors and committee members.
•  Experience of Raisers Edge or a similar customer relationship management system and maintaining accurate records.

This job will suit a Trust Fundraising Assistant or Executive looking to take a step up in their trust fundraising careers, or a Trust Fundraising Officer who would like the opportunity to work in a high performing and dynamic team, fundraising for a national charity at the forefront of palliative and neurological care and bereavement support. This position will be ideal for a fundraiser who prioritises a major donor approach to trust fundraising and can communicate effectively with key personnel in person at meetings and events, as well as via phone and email.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can. Be part of something truly special.

To further your career in this exciting and rewarding field please apply now.

Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations)

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Contract length: Permanent

Location: Stratford, London

Working Hours: 35 per week

Please note that we will be shortlisting on an ongoing basis, so please don't hesitate to submit your application.

Due to our growing team and ambitions, we are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to develop and manage a portfolio of prospective and existing trusts and foundations. Through managing this portfolio, you'll be responsible for securing gifts of £10,000 upwards, whilst managing our mailing programme for mid-value trusts and foundations

To do this, you will build your portfolio through driving research in to trust and foundations and developing your own cold acquisition plans. You will also cultivate and steward relationships with existing and new supporters, with the aim of bringing them closer to the organisation by considering a range of research projects, events and opportunities to maximise how our donors can add value to CRUK. You will also...

• Develop and implement tailored engagement and cultivation strategies to make approaches to prospective trusts
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors - to secure five to six figure donations and multi-year- pledges
• Be responsible for delivering our two mailing programmes seeking gifts from small and mid-value trusts and foundations

It's cancers turn to be afraid. Cancer Research UK is leading pioneering, life-saving research and our long-term ambition is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person, and our 3,500 people work relentlessly every day towards this goal.

To help us achieve this goal, we are growing are successful hub of trust fundraising specialists to increase our income in this area and support CRUKs ambition of 3 in 4 people surviving cancer by 2034.

The successful candidate will...

• Have a working knowledge of the principals of trust fundraising and experience of delivering four and five figure gifts.
• Be performance driven and have strong experience of working towards and exceeding targets
• Be a strong influencer and a great networker
• Be an inspirational communicator - both written and oral
• Have intellectual curiosity to understand complex scientific areas of research, and the ability to communicate this in an engaging way with supporters.

This is an exciting time to be joining our team and the role will give you the opportunity to lead on trust fundraising from a number of regions across the UK including travel to Scotland and the potential for overseas travel too.

Experience fundraising across these sectors and locations is welcomed.

If this sounds like you or you would like to hear more about these opportunities do not hesitate to get in touch.

Closing date: Ongoing

Please see the following link for a full candidate pack: