Starting salary from £25,941 - £30,046 per annum with further progression opportunities to £32,817

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

Would you like…

• To fundraise for a wide variety of interesting projects?
• Access to an office just 10 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth’s award-winning beach?
• Competitive salary with annual opportunities for pay progression?
• Generous holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, defined benefit pension and health and wellbeing services?
• Plenty of opportunities for training and career development?
• To work with a small, friendly and passionate team where you can really make a difference?

We’re looking for somebody to build on our established trust and stewardship programmes as we aim to take fundraising at BU to the next level. We have big ambitions, interesting projects and excellent contacts – and we are looking for a skilled trust fundraiser to help us grow our income and increase our impact.

We have a highly engaged group of volunteer Fundraising Champions – influential individuals who facilitate introductions to funders and prospects in support of our priority projects – and we also enjoy the support of our Board, University Executive Team and a vibrant alumni network.

If you would like to play a key role in fulfilling BU’s fundraising potential while also making a real difference to our students and the wider community, then we’d love to hear from you.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Closing Date: (Midnight) Sunday 2 May 2021

We are recruiting for a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser in a newly created role based in our OUTSTANDING care homes. The role will form an integral part of the wider Fundraising and Marketing team and will be involved in implementing the annual fundraising strategy and ultimately growing the income of the charity. With the launch of new organisational branding and the opening of a second, brand new care home due in April 2021, this is an exciting time to join the organisation. 

What the role entails

Fundraising

• Implement the annual fundraising strategy and grow income of charity
• Canvass and steward personal portfolio of trusts and foundations
• Facilitate the movement of donors to become Major Donors & Patrons
• Cultivate donor relationships proactively with lapsed £1,000+ trusts and foundations
• Research new potential supporters, including background profile research online and from database – and manage suitable approach
• Identify trends to ensure all donors are managed by an appropriate revenue stream
• Write proposals and reports for trusts and foundations; including case studies, budgets, quotes and photographs

Events

• Ensure key trustees are invitees are invited to Nightingale Hammerson events
• Assist with hosting and administration at key major donor events
• Attend some Major Donor committee meetings and take notes where appropriate

Donation Processing

• Record all actions and documents on Raisers Edge database
• Produce personalised acknowledgment emails, letters, invoices & receipts
• Monitor donors’ payments and ensure monies are correctly allocated Fundraising Database: Raisers Edge
• Produce monthly fundraising reports for trusts and foundations campaign
• Prepare data for direct mail campaigns and email mailings
• Maintain current and historic donor correspondence and activity records

Communication

• Present Nightingale Hammerson's activities to prospective supporters, conduct tours of Hammerson House and Nightingale House and represent Nightingale Hammerson at external meetings.
• Build relationships with Trustees to be an effective link between them and key partnerships and donors.

Any Other Duties

• To undertake such other duties with the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time

Essentials we'll require from you

• Experience of partnership working with funders and external organisations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK grant making and funding landscape
• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with funders and writing successful funding applications and monitoring reports
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills: a fluent writing style and the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to a wide range of media and audiences.
• Creative thinker with the ability to support Nightingale Hammerson’s commitment to the highest quality care for residents. 
• Able to prioritise and organise own workload
• Good numerical skills and ability to manage and prepare financial information
• Ability to be a brand ambassador
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications, Raisers Edge and relevant fundraising and marketing IT platforms
• Knowledge of relevant fundraising legislation including GDPR
• Ability to work variable hours in order to meet the needs of the service 

Nice to haves

• Experience of strategic development and change management working collaboratively with colleagues and Boards.
• Experience of working within a fundraising team.
• An understanding of the UK policy environment as it relates to social care

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early in the event of finding a suitable candidate.

Who are GMYN?

Many young people struggle with the transition to adulthood. In the UK, one third of young people are lonely, half feel unready for work and half feel like they don’t belong to their community.

At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and we help young people in Greater Manchester overcome this. We deliver a range of development programmes and drop-in activities to help young people transition to adulthood feeling skilled, supported and positive.

Founded in 2007 by our Chief Executive, Alex Fairweather, we have grown from a single volunteering project to a registered charity and have helped over 10,000 young people.

Job Summary

As the Trusts and Grants Fundraiser you will hold responsibility for increasing the charity’s income from significant trusts and other major grant makers to help GMYN substantially increase its trust, foundation and grant income.

You will be an experienced bid-writer with very strong attention to detail and a proven record in researching, designing and writing funding both project and core grant applications to relevant grant-making bodies (predominately trusts, foundations and national funding bodies).

This is the first time we have had a role exclusively devoted to Trusts and Grants fundraising, and we are looking for someone to build on the success we have had so far, developing stronger relationships with existing funders and increasing Trusts and Grants income by creating new opportunities, new relationships and being able to respond to opportunities when they arise.

We require someone who is proactive, persuasive and confident to use their own initiative. Reporting directly to the Head of Development and SMT, you will have the opportunity to steer real change and make a transformative difference to young people’s lives.

Joining #TeamGMYN: Our Offer

At GMYN, we strive to be inclusive. We are regularly reviewing our practices to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment and encourage suggestions and feedback from staff to improve our offer.

Our offer currently includes access to

• The Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave, including 5 ‘no-questions-asked’ ad-hoc wellbeing days
• Flexible working hours, including working from home options
• Childcare vouchers for those already accessing the scheme
• Accessible, ethical and gender-neutral office space
• Living wage, with processes to request performance-based payrises
• An 8% pension scheme with 3% employer contributions.

Whilst our staff team is diverse in many ways, people from BAME backgrounds and people with disabilities are currently under-represented, therefore applications from candidates who identify with these characteristics are welcomed and encouraged.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply to a range of major trusts or other grant giving bodies ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and that they meet GMYN’s aims and objectives.

• Ensure that GMYN is generating sustainable, unrestricted income by securing multi-year grants from trusts and foundations in addition to one off gifts.

• Identify prospective trusts and other grant bodies whose aims and objectives are aligned with GMYN

• Ensure GMYN is staying on the top of upcoming funding opportunities and is aware of the wider funding landscape

• Build and develop relationships with trusts with regular communication to deepen and nurture their support.

• Liaise closely with GMYN’s Senior Fundraiser and communications team to ensure relevant case studies and marketing can be used to promote GMYN’s impact to stakeholders and funders.

• To take part in  and contribute to strategy and planning meetings alongside other members of the business and fundraising Team.

• Work closely with GMYN’s Senior Fundraiser to develop and manage the annual fundraising plan.

• Keeping comprehensive records of all trust and grant fundraising activities and be able to comprehensively report the impact to funders and stakeholders via various methods.

• Ensure the appropriate recognition of grants and gifts made to ensure relationships are maintained.

Further information can be found on the personal specification attached to this advert

Further information and how to apply

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) that clearly shows:

· Your relevant skills and experience that matches the personal specification

· Your reasons for wanting to join GMYN

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th April  – noon.

Please note: any applications sent after this time will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd April and are planned to take place in person subject to safety and lockdown measures.

(successful shortlisted candidates will be informed by Friday 16th April)

Great role for an experienced trusts fundraiser to join a small, community based organisation to support future income growth.

Following a difficult year for the sector this organisation are looking to stabilise trusts and foundations income this year (c.£400k) while planning for future growth and pipeline development.

Trusts and foundations are an important source of fundraising for the team, forming around 35% of the organisation’s overall income. You will be responsible for the trusts and foundations portfolio with a focus on five- and six-figure donations.

Job specification

As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will:

• Be responsible for income generation from trusts and foundations with a focus on large, multi year grants that support organisational development
• Support pipeline development, identifying new funding opportunities and potential areas for support
• Work collaboratively with the internal teams to identify funding needs and priorities to match against donor criteria
• Have responsibility for grant and relationship management of existing funders (some giving c.£100k pa)

Person specification

The role would best suit:

• An experienced trusts fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of securing high five-figure gifts
• Someone with grant management expertise who has an understanding of complex funders and multi year relationships to support long term organisational aims
• A collaborative fundraiser, happy to work as part of a small and effective team to support income generation

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Naomi Carruthers 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.

Fantastic role managing an existing portfolio of warm funders while focusing on income growth and new support.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will manage 40-50 warm funders each year, with the portfolio bringing in just under £350k in the last financial year (2020/21).

This portfolio has grown significantly over the last two years (increasing by 200%) and includes multi-year six figure grants.

Job description

The charity are looking for an experienced fundraiser who can come in and maintain these warm relationships and build on the growth they have seen recently by securing further 5- and 6-figure multi-year partnerships with trusts & foundations.

Organisationally they have ambitions to do things a bit differently and where possible work in a relational way with funders.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will:

• Develop and implement a trusts and foundations strategy which focuses on growth and strengthened relationships
• Identify and develop new funding opportunities at 5- and 6-figure level with a focus on long term/multi-year support
• Investigate opportunities for strategic trusts/foundations partnerships which go beyond financial support as long term partnerships.

Person specification

The role would best suit:

• An experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser, able to work autonomously and with senior level stakeholders to focus on income growth.
• An individual with expertise of securing 5- and 6-figure donations
• A skilled relationship builder with expertise of cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing supporters.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 22 April. Please get in touch for further details.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Naomi Carruthers 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.

Cornwall's neurological therapy facility, the Merlin MS Centre, is looking for an experienced fundraiser to maximise income from Trusts and Foundations. Home or work based this is a key role within the charity and candidates should have at least two years paid/voluntary experience in this speciality to build on the success of this income source. The Centre is in a delightful rural setting mid-way between st. Austell and Truro. We are a small friendly team which supports one another. 

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are seeking a first-class individual to join our talented fundraising team to help deliver an exciting programme of investment for one of the UK’s leading children’s hospital.

This position will be responsible for building upon the established pipeline of grant making trusts, writing compelling proposals, successfully researching, cultivating and stewarding donors, and growing The Grand Appeal’s support from trusts and foundations to facilitate future support.

We are looking for an individual who is a strong team player, has excellent written and verbal communication skills; a flair for building relationships, and has a passion for our cause to support sick babies, children and their families from across the South West and South Wales.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch!

We are seeking a part time Trusts Manager (major grants) to join our small but dynamic team. Flexible and home working options available.

The Role

This new role is for a Trusts Manager with a proven track record of securing significant and six figure gifts from trusts, foundations and other grant giving organisations; experience of researching and identifying new funding opportunities; and excellent written and oral communication skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. They will work alongside the current Trusts Manager who is responsible for small grants to help build CSUK’s total grant income.

Responsibilities

• Lead on applications for £50k+ annual and multi-year grants through effective research and cultivation, as well as through the creation of well-written and persuasive cases for support for Cancer Support UK.
• Have responsibility for an income target of up to £250k.
• Liaise with operational colleagues to identify projects and priorities for funding, and in consultation with the Head of Fundraising develop them into compelling projects for funders.
• Apply to a range of major trusts and grant giving bodies who have the potential to give five and six figure annual grants, ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and CSUK.
• Work in collaboration with the existing Trusts Manager (who focuses on small grants) to ensure that all opportunities for grant applications are taken advantage of.

Person Specification

• An experienced trusts fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of securing high five-figure and six figure grants

• Demonstrable ability to write compelling bids –experience within health would be desirable

• Strong internal and external communication skills

• Ability to quickly learn about Cancer Support UK’s work 

• Analytical ability to seek funding and craft the most relevant approach

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise and work quickly and efficiently

• Excellent spoken and written English skills

 • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines with strong prioritisation skills

• Grant management expertise with an understanding of complex funders and multi year relationships to support long term organisational aims

• A collaborative fundraiser, happy to work as part of a small and effective team to support income generation

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role through Charity Job.  Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Cancer Support UK request no contact from agencies please. Thank you. 

Calvert Trust Exmoor enables people with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities to experience exciting, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activities. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of Exmoor National Park and a short distance from the North Devon Coast, our award-winning centre welcomes guests of all ages and levels of ability, together with their families & friends.

We are looking for a passionate individual who is either an experienced Trust Fundraiser or has transferable skills/commitment to learn to join our small team and raise funds from grant making trusts, securing income for the charity's core work and development needs. The successful candidate will have excellent written skills, the ability to build a rapport quickly and be self-motivated and able to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines. You will have an optimistic outlook, be solution focused and be happy working within an ambitious team.

You must be able to demonstrate a track record of securing income and developing opportunities successfully. As befits a smaller team, you will need to be highly organised and focused, and open to some element of flexible working. 

This role can be based either at our offices in Devon or homebased, Job shares also considered.

Email us for an application pack, to find out more about this role and how to apply. 

Deadline for applications is: 5pm, Sunday 18th April 2021 

1st Interview: Monday 26th April 2021

2nd Interview: During first two weeks of May 2021

Job Purpose:

• To maintain and develop a portfolio of low-level value existing trust relationships.
• To lead on the development of WBRUK’s Trust and Grants programme through the cultivation of new relationships.
• To work collaboratively with WBR’s wider global Fundraising & Development team to source and collate information to strengthen proposals and in turn grow trust income levels in the UK.
• Reach the anticipated income targets for trust fundraising in the UK.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of World Bicycle Relief’s global strategy and programmes as well as the UK focus.
• Create and submit proposals and applications to trusts and other UK based grant-making organisations.
• Communicate World Bicycle Relief’s mission and programmes in a compelling way.
• Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with contacts at trusts and foundations
• Follow up with requests for additional information or acknowledgement of gifts.
• Work with the global M&E team to ensure that reports are accurate and timely.
• Keep careful records of proposals, submissions, approvals, and deadlines of grant applications.
• Plan and prioritise multiple grant applications and in an opportune manner.
• Work with the global Institutional Markets team, and closely with field teams and other relevant departments to collate information on WBR’s programme and project funding priorities.

·Within the WBRUK team, support the development of project plans across the global organisation to ensureanticipated milestones, inputs/outputs and outcomes are outlined to strengthen cases for support.

·Report regularly to CEO of WBRUK.

·When relevant, attend meetings representing WBRUK.

Person Specification:

Knowledge and Experience:

• A minimum of two years’ experience of working in trust fundraising.
• Experience of managing a varied portfolio of relationships.
• Knowledge of the value of working collaboratively and experience of how this has helped achieve goals.
• Previously worked to fundraising income targets.
• Relevant and demonstrable experience of securing funding for small to large scale projects. 
• Knowledge of using a fundraising CRM system to carry out day to day administrative duties.
• Understanding and experience of adhering to legal and ethical requirements pertaining to fundraising, confidentiality and GDPR.
• Knowledge of trusts landscape within International Development in the UK.
• Knowledge of the SDGs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to build and develop relationships with colleagues and external supporters.
• Skilled at communicating to a wide range of audiences through writing and presenting.
• Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft 365.
• Understanding of CRM systems – Salesforce experience beneficial.
• Able to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Motivation to deliver high quality work with minimum supervision.
• Ambitious, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrable numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Trust Fundraiser to join our team.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide charity and Christian church, working in over 132 countries. The Salvation Army was founded more than 150 years ago in the east end of London, and today is the largest provider of welfare services in the UK after the Government.

As a Trust Fundraiser, you will be a key member of the Trust Fundraising Unit, proactively managing a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations to secure income towards the team’s income target in support of The Salvation Army’s UK programme of work.

Key Responsibilities:
As a member of the Trust Fundraising Unit, you will be responsible for securing gifts from and building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. You will identify and initiate relationships with prospective donors using a range of research methods and develop long-term relationships by stewarding existing supporters. You will also be responsible for organising donor events alongside the Major Donor and Corporate Fundraising Units, including the donor reception at the annual Salvation Army Carol Concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of successful fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations
• Ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work within a complex environment

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.

Closing date: 25 April 2021. Interviews: w/c 26 April 2021.

CVs will not be accepted Promoting equality in the workplace

At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK (RMHC) we build, run and maintain Houses that provide a ‘home away from home’, free of charge for families who have a sick child in hospital.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Fundraiser to join our fast-growing Charity. The role will initially be remote until restrictions ease, with the anticipation that you will then split working hours between home and a Ronald McDonald House.

Our small team of Trust and Grant Fundraisers work in conjunction with staff across the charity and partner with other organisations for fundraising. You will be confident to initiate and maintain important relationships with donors and have strong communication skills to enable you to work effectively with our twelve House Teams, other income teams and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will have the opportunity to lead on the development of RMHC’s Trust and Grants programme through the development of new relationships. You will be responsible for maintaining a small portfolio of trusts and foundations, along with playing a crucial role in the development of new trust fundraising opportunities.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply. Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 28th March 2021.

Turner Contemporary is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join the gallery team. This role works with colleagues across the organisation and is pivotal to securing support from the gallery’s largest source of fundraised income.

The Trusts and Foundations Manager will sustain, nurture and grow relationships with trust and foundation supporters and prospects.  The postholder will meet income targets and ensure excellent stewardship, working within agreed priorities. The successful candidate will be organised and resilient, with a good track record in relationship cultivation and management.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 26 April 2021

Interviews will be held on Friday 14 May 2021 and will take place online

Applying for a position at Turner Contemporary
If you wish to apply for a vacancy, please download our application form and the full job description from the Turner Contemporary website, Trusts and Foundations Manager | Turner Contemporary.

Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.
 

Positive East, east London's primary HIV charity, is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our fundraising team at a pivotal time in the organisations history.

The post holder will have the primary responsibility to secure annual and multi-year grants (for exciting and innovative projects that range from peer support, counselling, support groups, outreach and workshops) and produce grant reports.  A sound knowledge and experience working with large ( >£50,000)  and small funding bodies will be required.