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We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders by proactively identifying opportunities, cultivating high-value relationships and developing compelling funding proposals that align with Earthwatch's strategic priorities. This role will focus on raising funds from trusts and foundations, working closely with the Director to meet organisational funding targets.
Key deliverables:
Relationship Development and Management:
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities and build relationships with trust, foundation and statutory funders at a senior level.
- Manage all aspects of the trusts and foundations fundraising cycle, including prospect research, application development, stewardship, retention and long-term funder engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
- Maintain excellent stewardship of funders through regular communication, impact reporting and relationship management, supporting long-term engagement and repeat funding.
- Represent Earthwatch at donor and networking events.
Proposal Writing and Grant Applications:
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential funders.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
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Job Advert: Philanthropy Manager
Contract: Full time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £40,517.92 - 47,377.25
Closing Date: 18th August 2026
Interviews will be held w/c: 1st September 2026
Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Philanthropy Manager based in London to join our Fundraising Team.
About us
Centrepoint is the UK's leading youth homelessness charity. We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. We provide homeless young people with accommodation, mental health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Centrepoint's ambitious and growing Philanthropy team at a pivotal time. Over recent years, our high value fundraising programme has delivered significant income growth, and we are now looking for an experienced fundraiser to help drive the next stage of our development.
As Philanthropy Manager, your primary focus will be on acquiring new major donors and building a strong pipeline of high-net-worth individuals capable of making transformational gifts. You'll identify, research and engage prospective supporters, developing meaningful relationships and compelling opportunities that inspire five and six-figure donations.
Working closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will help grow Centrepoint's major donor programme by securing new philanthropic income and developing long-term partnerships with supporters who share our ambition to end youth homelessness.
This is a highly externally-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys networking, building relationships, making funding asks and creating opportunities that lead to major gifts. If you're motivated by securing new donors and generating impactful income, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will be doing
- Identify, research and engage high-net-worth individuals to build a strong pipeline of prospective major donors
- Develop and implement cultivation strategies that convert prospects into long-term philanthropic supporters
- Secure five and six-figure gifts from new and existing donors to achieve ambitious income targets
- Build and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects and supporters
- Develop compelling cases for support, tailored funding proposals and donor presentations
- Represent Centrepoint at networking events, cultivation events and donor meetings
- Work closely with service delivery colleagues to identify funding opportunities and communicate the impact of Centrepoint's work
- Collaborate with colleagues across Individual Giving, Trusts & Statutory, Corporate Partnerships and Events to identify and transition major donor prospects
- Maintain accurate prospect and donor records on Raiser's Edge and use data to inform fundraising activity
- Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager with pipeline management, forecasting, reporting and team planning
- Live Centrepoint's values, demonstrating Energy, Accountability, Focus, Integrity, Humility and Entrepreneurship
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, combining home working with a requirement to be in our London office (Aldgate East) for 5 days per fortnight.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a relationship-focused fundraiser with a strong track record of securing major gifts and generating new business.
You will have:
- Experience securing five-figure gifts, ideally from high-net-worth individuals
- Experience developing major donor pipelines and generating new business opportunities
- Knowledge and experience of the major donor fundraising cycle, from identification through to solicitation and stewardship
- Excellent relationship-building, networking and influencing skills
- Confidence in conducting face-to-face donor meetings and making funding asks
- Strong written communication skills, including experience producing high-quality funding proposals
- Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Knowledge of fundraising compliance and best practice
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to Centrepoint's mission to end youth homelessness
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, you'll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (covering a wide range of medical treatments including dental, optical and complementary therapies)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Income Protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle to Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organisation.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part-time or shift working status, HIV status, lived experience of homelessness or using young people's services, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Centrepoint's policy is to recruit, employ and promote people based on their suitability for the work to be performed, ensuring all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don't miss this opportunity to help secure transformational funding that will change the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Click 'Apply' now!
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About Overcoming MS:
Every five minutes, someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). For many, those words are followed by fear, uncertainty and unanswered questions. Too often, people leave appointments without knowing how nutrition, exercise, stress management and other evidence-based lifestyle changes can play an important role alongside medical treatment.
Overcoming MS is the leading global charity dedicated to helping everyone with MS live well. We turn the best available evidence into practical support people can use every day. Together with our global community and healthcare professionals, we're working to make healthy lifestyle support part of everyday MS care.
We're entering an exciting new chapter. Over the next three years, we're investing in growing philanthropy to diversify income, build long-term sustainability and reach more people living with MS than ever before. This newly created role will play a pivotal part in making that ambition a reality.
Job summary:
As our Philanthropy Manager, you'll lead our trusts and foundations fundraising while building meaningful relationships with major donors who share our vision. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and Trustees, you'll help build and grow our philanthropy programme, securing significant gifts and developing long-term partnerships that enable more people living with MS to access trusted information, evidence-based lifestyle guidance and a supportive community.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who enjoys building something new. You'll have the freedom to shape a growing philanthropy programme, develop new opportunities and play a central role in delivering our fundraising strategy.
About you
You're an experienced relationship fundraiser with a successful track record in trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising.
You'll bring:
- A proven track record of securing significant five-figure gifts and grants, with experience developing or securing six-figure funding opportunities.
- Excellent proposal and bid writing skills.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management experience.
- Confidence working with philanthropists, senior decision-makers and trustees.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with delivering ambitious income targets.
- Excellent communication, organisation and influencing skills.
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that everyone living with MS deserves access to trusted information, practical support and hope for the future.
Key responsibilities and duties:
The role comprises of the following key areas of responsibility:
Trusts and Foundations
- Lead and develop our trusts and foundations fundraising programme.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective charitable trusts and foundations.
- Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned to Overcoming MS' strategic priorities.
- Develop compelling funding applications, reports and proposals.
- Deliver excellent stewardship and timely reporting to existing funders.
Major Donors
- Develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective major donors.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and Trustees to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective philanthropists.
- Develop tailored cultivation and stewardship plans aligned to supporters' interests and motivations.
- Prepare personalised proposals, presentations and impact reports.
- Secure significant five-figure gifts while developing and progressing opportunities capable of generating transformational six-figure support.
Philanthropy development
- Research and identify opportunities to grow both restricted and unrestricted income.
- Develop compelling cases for support that communicate the impact and ambition of Overcoming MS.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications and services to translate our evidence, insight and organisational priorities into inspiring funding propositions.
- Contribute to philanthropy strategy, pipeline development, income forecasting and long-term fundraising growth.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records, prospect pipelines and reporting through our CRM system.
- Support donor cultivation events and opportunities to deepen supporter engagement.
Compliance and representation
- Act as an ambassador for Overcoming MS, building relationships that increase awareness and support for our work.
- Ensure fundraising activity complies with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR and organisational policies.
- Keep up to date with fundraising best practice and sector developments.
Person Specification
We're looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to build, grow and shape a philanthropy programme that will help more people live well with MS.
Essential
- Proven experience securing significant five-figure gifts and grants from trusts and foundations and/or major donors, with experience developing or securing six-figure funding opportunities.
- An excellent track record of developing successful funding applications, compelling proposals and persuasive cases for support.
- Experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high-value supporters.
- Outstanding written communication skills, with the ability to translate evidence and impact into compelling fundraising propositions.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with confidence engaging philanthropists, trustees and senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing fundraising pipelines and using CRM systems.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A commitment to the mission and values of Overcoming MS.
Desirable
- Experience working within a health, disability or medical charity.
- Experience working with volunteer leaders, ambassadors or Boards.
- Experience using Dynamics 365 or a similar CRM system.
- An understanding of multiple sclerosis or an interest in evidence-based lifestyle approaches to long-term health.
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties may evolve over time, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks consistent with the level of the role.
Why join us?
You'll join an ambitious, evidence-led charity with a global reach, where you'll have the opportunity to shape a growing philanthropy programme from the ground up.
We offer:
- Fully remote working within the UK.
- 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
- 5% pension scheme.
- Genuine flexibility around how your 22.5 hours are worked across the week.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues to build a sustainable philanthropy programme.
- The chance to make a lasting difference for people living with MS.
How to apply
Please click on the ‘apply now’ button and send your CV and a covering letter.
In your covering letter, please let us know:
- Your motivation for applying for the role.
- Your notice period.
- Your current location.
Application timeline:
- Closing date: 9am on Thursday 13th August.
- First round interviews: Tuesday 18th August online via Microsoft Teams.
- Second round interviews: TBC.
Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
We want Overcoming MS to be a welcoming, inclusive and supportive place to work, where people feel valued and able to thrive. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities, particularly those currently underrepresented in the charity sector.
We know that people sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement listed. If this role feels like a good fit for you, we’d still encourage you to apply.
If you need reasonable adjustments or information in a different format during the recruitment process, please contact us.
We're here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing.

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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Trusts and Foundations Officer. This role will play a key part in increasing and diversifying our income, enabling us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome even more dogs during this pivotal moment in our charity’s history.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Community and Events Fundraiser to develop their experience, to work within the community to increase and diversify our income stream and strengthen our charity’s profile.
The Community and Events Fundraiser is responsible for planning and delivering a varied range and scale of fundraising and events in the community.
You will proactively manage projects and build strong relationships with individuals, businesses and community groups, while also supporting and developing volunteers and their involvement.
As part of our Income Generation Team, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Sponsorship & Legacies Officer and Trusts and Foundations Officer to help deliver an annual income target of £400k+.
Alongside maximising opportunities with our existing supporters, you will play a key role in developing and nurturing new ideas, partnerships and activities. Your work will help to grow this vital income stream and ensure we continue to engage with the communities and organisations that champion Greyhound Rescue Wales.
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
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Senior Fundraising & Engagement Manager
Salary: £45,000
Location: Twickenham, London (hybrid working: four days office-based, one day remote)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Harlequins Foundation
Harlequins Foundation uses the power of sport to improve the lives of people across communities. Working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, the Foundation delivers programmes that promote physical wellbeing, mental health, education, inclusion and personal development. Through its work, the Foundation creates positive opportunities, tackles inequalities and helps people reach their full potential.
As the Foundation continues to grow its reach and impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and help shape the future of fundraising and supporter engagement.
About the Role
This is a senior fundraising leadership role with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future sustainability of the Foundation. Reporting to the Head of Foundation, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious income generation and supporter engagement strategy, driving growth across Individual Giving, Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations.
Many of these income streams are still developing, making this an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial fundraiser who enjoys building new opportunities, shaping strategy and delivering sustainable growth. You will play a key role in developing long-term supporter relationships, strengthening the Foundation's fundraising infrastructure and increasing engagement with donors, ambassadors and stakeholders.
This role would suit an accomplished relationship-builder who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and is passionate about creating meaningful supporter experiences that drive long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the Foundation's fundraising and engagement strategy.
- Build and grow income streams across Individual Giving, Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations.
- Develop fundraising pipelines, targets and performance frameworks to support sustainable income growth.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and high-net-worth supporters.
- Develop tailored engagement plans and exceptional supporter journeys to maximise donor retention and giving.
- Lead and oversee trust and foundation fundraising, including funding applications, reporting and funder stewardship.
- Provide strategic oversight of marketing and communications activity, ensuring alignment with fundraising objectives.
- Strengthen the Foundation's case for support and develop compelling fundraising communications and storytelling.
- Build and engage a network of ambassadors to expand awareness, advocacy and supporter engagement.
- Use data, insight and technology to improve fundraising performance and supporter engagement.
- Explore innovative approaches, including digital tools and AI, to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, trustees and external stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior fundraising role with a track record of delivering income growth.
- Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: Major Donors, Individual Giving, Trusts & Foundations or high-value fundraising.
- Experience developing or scaling fundraising functions within a growing organisation.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong understanding of supporter stewardship and fundraising best practice.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to translate ambition into delivery.
- Outstanding communication and storytelling skills.
- Entrepreneurial, proactive and comfortable working in an evolving environment.
- Data-driven with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
The Harlequinns Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital staus or pregnancy and maternity.
Please note: we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be arranged before the closing date.
Delivering programmes in our communities that primarily support young people to develop the essential skills, enabling success on and off the pitch.



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Do you have a passion for people and the planet, and a talent for building warm relationships with the individuals who make change possible? If so, we’d love to hear from you. This is a brilliant opportunity to join one of Farm Africa’s most exciting growth areas and build a career in high-value fundraising. Our Philanthropy department has grown by over 200% since it launched in 2024, and this newly created role puts you right at the heart of what comes next.
Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the Major Donor & Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll play a hands-on part across the full spectrum of major donor fundraising – from stewarding relationships and crafting compelling proposals to helping shape events and donor communications. You’ll be given real creative freedom to bring your ideas to life, alongside experienced fundraisers who’ll help you develop and grow. As the department grows, so too will this role.
Effective agriculture has the power to change lives. It underpins prosperity, food security and stability the world over. Farm Africa champions a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets. If you’re excited by our work, eager to learn and full of ideas, we’d love you to get in touch.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, or to apply, please visit the jobs page of our website for details.
Salary: £47,000 - £49, 637
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover - 6 months intially
Location: London – Hybrid working (1-2 days p/w in office)
Closing date: 28th July 2026
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave, pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced trusts fundraiser to join Historic Royal Palaces as their Trusts Manager. This team is composed of incredibly talented fundraisers and you will have the opportunity to work on several seven-figure funders and line manage one person. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in securing significant income from trusts and foundations to support the charity's ambitious work caring for some of the UK's most iconic historic sites.
Managing a portfolio of UK, US and international trusts and foundations, you will identify and cultivate new prospects, develop compelling cases for support, and build meaningful relationships with funders.
This role would suit a proactive, creative and relationship-focused fundraiser who enjoys translating complex projects into inspiring funding opportunities and is passionate about delivering outstanding donor experiences
To be successful as the Trusts Manager you will need:
- Strong experience of building relationships with Trusts and Foundations and a proven track record of securing major gifts, including six-figure grants.
- Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with donors, senior volunteers and colleagues across an organisation.
- Excellent written communication skills, with experience of developing compelling cases for support, funding applications and donor reports.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote reference 3034AJ
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Income Generation
• Develop funding strategies for prospective trusts, identifying the strongest organisational and project matches and recommending the most effective approach.
• Write and submit tailored and effective funding applications to meet agreed income targets.
• Monitor application deadlines and ensure timely submission.
• Work with colleagues to gather, interpret and present service data, outcomes and financial information to produce high-quality, evidence-based funding proposals and reports.
• Contribute to the development of larger or more complex funding proposals, working alongside the Trusts and Foundations Manager and colleagues across the organisation.
• Contribute ideas that help Back Up’s Fundraising team develop innovative approaches to trusts fundraising, stewardship and donor engagement.
Relationship Management and Stewardship
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements by preparing and delivering high-quality impact reports and other agreed reporting, demonstrating how their contributions have been used.
• Act as the primary point of contact for trusts and foundations within your portfolio, building trusted relationships.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, year-round stewardship programme that goes beyond grant reporting, creating meaningful opportunities for funders to see the impact of their support through tailored communications, multi-media updates and personalised engagement.
Other
• Use application outcomes, funder feedback and sector learning to continually improve proposal quality, stewardship and trusts fundraising performance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to gather information for compelling stewardship, cultivation, proposals and reports and maintain a deep understanding of the impact support provides to those with a spinal cord injury.
• Monitor trends in grant-making and maintain an understanding of developments affecting people with spinal cord injury to strengthen funding proposals.
• Contribute to Trusts processes for recording and sharing useful resources.
• Maintain accurate records of trust and foundation activity, ensuring Salesforce CRM and pipeline information is up to date and supports effective relationship management, reporting and forecasting.
• Use CRM, service data and organisational insight to support prospect research, develop compelling funding applications and identify opportunities for growth.
• Be an ambassador for Back Up and be part of the team at occasional Back Up events.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates must fulfil the following essential criteria:
Essential
· Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising with the ability to identify funding opportunities and develop successful funding proposals.
· Confident using technology, including CRM systems and AI-assisted tools and spreadsheets, to support research, prospecting and proposal development while maintaining high standards of accuracy and judgement.
· Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
· Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and persuasive funding proposals and reports.
· Able to balance attention to detail with strategic thinking.
· Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with budgets and financial information.
· Comfortable building relationships with senior volunteers, trustees and funders.
· Resilient and motivated, with a proactive approach to the challenges of trust fundraising and achieving income targets.
· A proactive approach to working towards targets.
· A strong team working approach.
· Willing and able to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel.
Desirable
· Experience in major donor fundraising, philanthropy or corporate partnerships.
· Understanding of spinal cord injury and/or disability issues
· Understanding of charity finance and/ or project budgeting.
· Experience supporting donor cultivation events
· Experience producing supporter communications, presentations or impact reports.
· Experience working with trustees, senior volunteers, ambassadors or high-net-worth individuals.
How to apply:
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
• Charity Jobs will ask you for a CV & Cover Letter (saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted).
• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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About the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
For over 50 years, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in Kenya. Founded on the extraordinary work of Dame Daphne Sheldrick, we are best known for our orphaned elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme – the most successful of its kind in the world. Our work has grown to encompass anti-poaching, habitat protection, community conservation and long-term field programmes across East Africa.
We have a global community of passionate supporters, a powerful brand, and a cause that genuinely moves people. Our UK charity facilitates the global elephant adoption programme, leads on UK fundraising, and connects supporters everywhere with the animals and landscapes they love.
The Opportunity
This is a new and significant appointment for SWT UK. We are looking for a Director of Development to develop and lead our UK fundraising strategy – taking ownership of income generation across all streams, donor communications and supporter stewardship, and managing a team of three talented fundraising professionals.
Our individual supporter base is large globally – growing in UK – loyal and deeply engaged: many give through our elephant adoption programme, which connects them directly with named animals in our care. We are now ready to build on this engaged supporter base and develop it into a structured individual giving programme – with mid-level giving pathways, major donor cultivation, systematic stewardship and deeper philanthropic relationships. That is the central challenge and opportunity of this role.
We also have active corporate and trust relationships, a legacy programme in development, and real potential to grow income from European and international funders. The Director of Development will take ownership of all of this – hands on and strategic in equal measure.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement a new UK fundraising strategy, establishing clear priorities, income targets and programmes that will drive growth through to 2030 and beyond
- Develop and implement a UK individual giving programme – building on our adoption base to create structured giving journeys, mid-level and major donor cultivation, and meaningful stewardship
- Manage the UK fundraising budget, set and monitor income targets across all streams, and report regularly to the Executive Director on performance and ROI
- Take day-to-day ownership of corporate and trust relationships, writing reports, proposals and partner communications
- Build a major donor programme from the ground up, identifying and cultivating high-value individual prospects
- Develop legacy marketing activity, working alongside our existing legacy administrator and Freewill partnership
- Manage and inspire a team of three: Communications and Fundraising Manager, Retail Manager and Supporter Care Officer, and Fundraising Support Officer
- Oversee the donor database (Donorfy), ensuring data quality and insight-driven decision making
- Explore opportunities to grow income from European and international donors
- Contribute to the global income picture, including through improved donor stewardship and deeper supporter engagement
- Support the growth of SWT's profile and visibility in the UK through press opportunities, social media, and other channels.
About You
We are looking for a fundraiser who loves the craft – someone who is energised by building relationships, writing a compelling proposal, developing a giving programme from scratch, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. This is a hands-on role as much as a leadership one, and the right person will be comfortable doing both.
- Proven track record in fundraising, with demonstrable success securing income from individuals, trusts or corporates – including five-figure gifts and above
- Experience developing individual giving programmes, including mid-level or major donor cultivation
- A hands-on practitioner – comfortable writing proposals, reports and donor communications yourself
- Experience managing a small fundraising team with warmth, clarity and accountability
- Strong relationship management and stewardship skills
- Experience working with a donor CRM and using data to inform fundraising decisions
- Comfortable in a building role – excited by developing programmes that don't yet exist
- Experience managing fundraising budgets and producing income forecasts and performance reports.
- Genuine passion for wildlife conservation – this role is for someone who cares about the cause
- Committed to in-person working – we believe day-to-day presence and collaboration produces better outcomes for our donors and our team, and ask for a minimum of three days per week at our Billingshurst office
Why Join Us
- A mission that genuinely matters – 50 years of life-changing conservation work and a cause that moves people around the world
- A large, loyal and warm supporter base with significant untapped potential
- Real scope to build something – this is a new role with genuine influence from day one
- A small, close-knit team with shared purpose and a genuine commitment to each other's wellbeing
- Direct line to the Executive Director and member of senior leadership team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total)
- Salary exchange pension with 5% employer contribution
- Salary of £55,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages – telling us why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification – by 16th August 2026.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.
All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
To protect and preserve wildlife and habitats in Kenya


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Major Giving at Friends of the Earth is looking for a new Trusts and Grants Manager, to set the strategic direction of the team and give dynamic and thoughtful leadership to the trusts and foundations portfolio.
The Trusts team is well-established and experienced, and this is great time to take the team forward and take ownership of a varied pipeline of funders. We want someone who is creative, enthusiastic and aligned to our mission – if you dream of making a difference in the climate justice movement, this could be the role for you.
As the team manager, you will be responsible for:
- Setting the direction of the team and leading by example in exceptional account management
- Collaborating with teams across the organisation to bring our work to life for funders
- Communicating the importance of trusts and foundation funding to internal and external stakeholders
- Inspiring the team to seek out new opportunities and build meaningful long-term relationships
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Proven track record of securing and managing five and six-figure, multi-year grants and delivering first-class donor cultivation and stewardship
- Experience in leading strategy development and delivery
- Evidence of a dynamic and innovative approach to presenting a range of funding options and scenarios
- The ability to proactively build and manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to support strong bid and proposal development and reporting
- Strong leadership skills to support and coach team members ensuring continuous improvement and a sustainable work/life integration
- Good understanding of, and proficiency in, fundraising databases
The team:
The Major Giving team is made up of corporate partnerships, philanthropy and trusts and raises £6 million a year from our partners, funders and donors. It is part of the Income Generation directorate, which includes Individual Giving, Organisational Insight and Supporter Relations.
Working closely with all areas of the organisation, we match high-net-worth individuals, funders and partners to our projects and campaigns and motivate them to give significant gifts to Friends of the Earth.
The Major Giving team is ambitious, well-established, dynamic, and collaborative, with each income stream working closely on projects, events and proposals to ensure donors are stewarded in the most effective ways.
For more information please read the job description.
Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 (23:59)
Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
(London salary applicable to candidates who live in London or are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)
Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.


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TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS MANAGER
Job Description & Person Specification
JOB TITLE:Trusts and Foundations Manager
SALARY:£35,000 per annum
HOURS:Full time - 37.5 hours, Part time – 22.5 hours
RESPONSIBLE TO:Charity Chief Executive
ACCOUNTABLE TO:Director of Fundraising
LOCATION:Hybrid working
WHO WE ARE
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity consists of four hospital charities supporting some of the busiest hospitals in Birmingham – Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.
Being in hospital can be really tough physically and emotionally. This is why our hospital charities do as much as they can to help patients and their families feel as supported as possible during their treatment.
Each hospital charity provides the added extras that are "over and above" what the NHS can fund as standard. This includes life-saving equipment, state-of-the-art facilities, training and research, as well as free accommodation and patient comforts.
Across UHB Charity we are currently raising funds for a Total Body PET CT Scanner as well as our Children's and Newborn Appeals and Home from Home accommodation for civilians and military personnel, to name just a few.
As a Trusts and Foundations Manager you will help us raise much needed funds that will make a real difference to our patients and their families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Trusts & Foundations Manager role is a hybrid position for University Hospitals Birmingham Charity, which is the official charity of Good Hope Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Solihull Hospital and Community Services.
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will work closely with other members of the hospital charity, providing support to the fundraising team and the Charity overall.
Working as part of a team, the person in this role will have specific responsibility for researching and applying to grant-making trusts and foundations and identifying where the work of the charity meets the application criteria.
They will write or complete applications and build relationships with existing and potential funders. They will also be responsible for managing members of the team who are currently applying to Trusts and Foundations and supporting them with their applications. The Manager is also responsible for the Trusts and Foundations database and building on this.
This role would suit an experienced fundraiser looking to move into a management role, or a Fundraising Manager looking for an exciting opportunity at a hospital charity.
MAIN DUTIES
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Research trusts, foundations, and grant funding bodies to identify those where the application criteria match elements of the work of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Charity.
- Prepare, write and submit a portfolio of persuasive Grant & Trust applications.
- Research and collate information and/or data required to make applications to trusts, foundations, and grant funding bodies, providing them with compelling cases of support.
- Establish and manage long term, effective and profitable relationships with existing and prospective funders by providing excellent donor and supporter care.
- Increase the pool of potential funders by using Trusts and Foundations sector knowledge and scoping of the funding landscape to identify new trust funders and increase opportunities for generating new income.
- Maintain and develop efficient ways of keeping trusts, foundations and grant funding bodies updated on the work of UHB Charity and the difference their support makes, to develop and maintain relationships and maximise short- and long-term support.
- Support the wider fundraising team with smaller grant applications and offer regular opportunities for them to apply to specific funders.
- Work to financial targets and undertake research as directed/agreed by the Director of Fundraising.
- Provide the Director of Fundraising with regular updates and monthly progress reports.
- Monitor application deadlines, submissions, acceptances/refusals, income received and ensure all information is updated accurately on the database.
- Inspire and motivate funders through the creation and delivery of regular communications, presentations and tours of the Hospital.
- Work with the Communications Team to obtain patient and family case studies and stories for use in Trust applications and impact reports.
COMMUNICATION
- Relaying accurate and timely information to the fundraising team, the Charity Chief Executive and Charity Trustees on a regular basis. Communicating with clinical and non-clinical staff within the hospital. Communicating with donors and fundraisers.
- Dealing with enquiries from the general public, disseminating information and ensuring that the appropriate action is taken, whilst maintaining the Charity’s policies and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to present oneself in a professional manner as a representative of the hospital and the charity.
- To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of duty, including fundraiser and donor data.
- To maintain an accurate effective database, recording essential information and providing statistical data in accordance with guidelines and policy using Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, Word and Access.
MISCELLANEOUS
- To represent the Charity in a variety of different contexts and to a variety of different audiences.
- To ensure that a positive image of the hospital and the Charity is projected at all times
- To hold a flexible approach to working hours (the role will require the post holder to work evenings and weekends as necessary)
- To hold a flexible approach to work when asked to take on other fundraising or admin duties when the team needs to cover holidays, or at times of workload pressure
- To adopt a supportive and collegiate approach when working with the fundraising team and other colleagues within the hospital
The Trusts and Foundations Manager will also carry out other projects and duties as directed by the Head of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising and Charity Chief Executive.
NOTES:
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but more an outline framework against which the post holder will be given flexibility to define the detail. Any changes will be the subject of consultation with the post holder.
All employees must adhere to and perpetuate Charity Policies and Procedures relating to:
- Health and Safety
- No Smoking at Work
- Equal Opportunities in Employment, including responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act.
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1984.
Please note that employees are employed directly by the Charity and not the NHS.
Employees of the Charity are eligible to join a defined contribution pension scheme, to which the Charity will contribute 8% of an employee’s annual salary in addition to employee contributions.
Employees of the Charity are eligible for enhanced maternity and sickness pay.
Employees of the Charity receive 27 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written skills with first class spelling
- Use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint along with other software packages
- Ability to match communication style with the varying needs of supporters
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, prioritising work to meet deadlines
- Ability to deal with heavy, unpredictable workloads
- Ability to recognise and reward people’s contributions
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the charity
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Accepts responsibility for own decisions
- Ability to represent the Charity at events and functions
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence people at all levels
- Understanding and respect for the importance of patient confidentiality
- GCSE English Language or equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Qualification in trusts and foundations fundraising, creative writing or marketing
- Membership of the Institute of Fundraising
EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- Experience of exceeding/achieving targets in an income generation environment linked to Trusts and Foundations.
- Considerable previous experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising and/or general fundraising gained in a charitable environment
- Demonstrable success of securing significant income and of achieving challenging financial targets
- Knowledge/experience of fundraising in a health-related field
- Experience of working with senior staff at Board/Trustee level
- Experience of developing new donor/sales relationships
- Experience in the charitable sector
Desirable
- Raiser's Edge donor database experience
- Experience in the hospital charity sector
- Experience of working and consulting with patients and/or medical staff
- Understanding of the NHS and wider health and patient issues
ADDITIONAL INFO
Essential
- A team player with a flexible approach
- Available to work out of hours if required.
Desirable
- Car driver with a clean licence
Changing lives and saving lives for patients, families and staff at our hospitals



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About Us
Head and neck cancer is one of the fastest-rising cancers in the UK, now affecting around 14,000 people every year — the 5th most common cancer among men, 7th overall, and the fastest growing among young people. Too often, symptoms are missed or misunderstood, and more than half of cases are diagnosed at a late stage. That means compromised survival rates, more invasive treatment, and a recovery that can mean a new way of eating, speaking and living.
Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK exists to change that story. We work to prevent cancers where possible, drive earlier detection, and make sure people have clear information, support and guidance through and after treatment — so nobody has to cope in silence or confusion. We also fund groundbreaking research and collaborate across the sector to maximise our impact for patients.
As the only national charity dedicated to head and neck cancers, we're moving in an exciting new direction — and we have a unique opportunity to build an organisation that delivers maximum impact for patients and their families, while staying true to our roots.
The Role
We're looking for a Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Fundraiser to join our small, ambitious team. You'll bring specialist experience securing income from trusts, foundations and corporate partners, and you'll be confident building a robust funding pipeline and reporting on project delivery to funders.
We are looking for someone adaptable and hands-on, willing to engage fully with the breadth of activity a small charity requires. We are committed to pushing boundaries on behalf of our patient community, and we value candidates who demonstrate innovative thinking and the confidence to act on opportunities as they arise.
We offer a competitive salary and remote working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and professional development and mentorship opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides each. The statement must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification set out in the full job description attached.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£29,500 - £34,750 per year
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
Join our successful Philanthropy fundraising team and make a real impact! We're seeking an exceptional Philanthropy Executive to join our established team. In this role you’ll engage small to medium sized trusts and major donors, connecting them to the difference they can make to thousands of men and their families facing prostate cancer.
Together with the Senior Philanthropy Executive, and Philanthropy Managers, you will liaise with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that you put together high-quality funding proposals, that will inspire supporters to make generous gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men facing prostate cancer.
As a Philanthropy team, we work hard to support and motivate each other. We’re inclusive, enthusiastic, open, helpful and driven. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion to achieve success and work collaboratively.
What we want from you
We're looking for an effective and proactive communicator who can create engaging, compelling content that connects with a wide range of audiences. You'll be comfortable building positive relationships with colleagues, supporters and external partners, adapting your approach to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
You'll have strong organisational skills and experience managing competing priorities, enabling you to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. You'll also bring experience of working with income and expenditure targets, using sound judgement and commercial awareness to maximise opportunities and achieve results.
We're particularly interested in someone who takes initiative and enjoys identifying new opportunities for growth and improvement. You'll be motivated by finding creative solutions, embracing change and contributing ideas that help us work more effectively and increase our impact.
Above all, you'll be an enthusiastic team player who enjoys working collaboratively, thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our mission.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.
You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application by visiting the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 16th August 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
We are hiring a Trusts and Foundations Executive
Do you have excellent written communication skills, an interest in developing relationships with charitable funders and the ability to manage competing priorities? Are you motivated by the opportunity to generate vital income that helps tackle the housing emergency?
Then join Shelter as a Trusts and Foundations Executive and help us build strong, lasting relationships with trusts and foundations to secure funding for our services and campaigns.
About the role
As Trusts and Foundations Executive, you will manage a varied portfolio of warm, lapsed and prospective trust and foundation supporters, securing gifts of up to £30,000. You will also manage our regular mailing programme to smaller trusts, coordinating the information and processes needed to deliver high-quality and timely applications.
You will research existing and potential funders and maintain and develop relationships, submitting tailored proposals and reports. By utilising a relationship-led approach, you will communicate with trusts throughout the application and stewardship process, whilst also working with colleagues across Shelter to gather compelling information about our services and campaigns.
This is a one-year fixed-term role, offering flexible working with regular travel to London and other Shelter locations for meetings when required.
Role specifics
We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual, who can build positive relationships with funders while also managing a busy portfolio of applications, reports and stewardship activity.
You will:
- Manage relationships with an allocated portfolio of warm, lapsed and new trust funders, helping to develop sustainable, long-term partnerships.
- Lead the delivery of Shelter’s Small Trust Mailing, summarising our national and regional work and tailoring communications where appropriate.
- Write persuasive funding proposals, grant reports and updates tailored to the requirements and interests of different funders.
- Acknowledge donations promptly and steward funders between applications to maintain strong relationships with Shelter.
- Monitor and the Trust and Foundations Team email inbox, responding to queries, administering donations and flagging emails with the rest of the team as appropriate.
- Keep accurate records of donor activity and communications using Microsoft Dynamics and other agreed information systems.
- Monitor income and activity against agreed financial and productivity targets.
- Research potential funders and maintain an active pipeline of opportunities, prioritising approaches based on their potential value, likelihood of success and stage of engagement.
- Work with colleagues across services, campaigns, finance and senior management to gather accurate information, budgets, permissions and evidence of impact.
- Arrange and attend meetings and project visits, ensuring colleagues are properly briefed and funders receive an engaging and professional experience.
- Support wider High Value Partnerships projects and Shelter’s Special Events programme when required.
About you
You will be a confident written communicator who can turn detailed information into clear, compelling and tailored funding applications. You will also be comfortable researching new opportunities, managing multiple deadlines and building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
You will also be:
- Highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload.
- Confident maintaining accurate records and using databases or customer relationship management systems.
- Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and progressing work independently.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues across different teams and areas of expertise.
- Able to gather, interpret and present complex information clearly.
- Motivated by meeting financial and activity targets.
- Proactive, reflective and open to learning from both successes and challenges.
- Committed to working inclusively and contributing to Shelter’s journey towards becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Previous experience of fundraising, relationship management, proposal writing or working with trusts and foundations would be valuable. We also welcome applications from people who can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and the ability to learn quickly.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working hours and practices.
- A competitive pension scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Interest-free travel loans.
- A tenancy deposit loan.
- Payroll giving and a cycle-to-work scheme.
- Access to an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working and personal growth, and we are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based on your merit.
About the team
The Trusts and Foundations team forms part of High Value Partnerships within Shelter’s Income Generation Directorate.
The team currently consists of eight fundraisers and one Grants Manager, working together to secure funding and develop lasting relationships with trusts and foundations.
Income Generation raises around £40 million each year to support Shelter’s work. You will work closely with colleagues across Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, Major Donors, Special Events and Legacies, as well as colleagues in Shelter’s services, campaigns and finance teams.
You will join a supportive and collaborative team that shares knowledge, celebrates the contributions of others and works together to maximise income opportunities for Shelter.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We learn from our experiences and are open to risk
- We create change and align behind our strategy
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day, millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement.
In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter, and we welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We recognise that people from marginalised groups may face additional barriers throughout their careers. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every part of the job description, please do not let that stop you from applying. We encourage you to tell us how your skills, knowledge, behaviours and experience would support your success in the role.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect.
All staff are expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies or accept the fees associated with them.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
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