Fundraising Manager: Individual Giving, Legacies and Trusts, St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Eastbourne

Hours:37.5 hours per week  

Contract: Permanent

Salary:  £36000 - £46000 per annum

Closing date: Thursday 26th August 2021

Interview Date:  TBC

DBS: N/A

About us:
St Wilfrid’s Hospice provides end of life support to the population of Eastbourne and the surrounding parts of East Sussex, from our stunning hospice building and through our highly skilled community teams. We are rated an ‘outstanding’ provider by the Care Quality Commission and have a clear vision of reaching increasing numbers of local patients and their families, in close collaboration with our community. 

We provide a supportive working environment, which is demonstrated through our values: compassionate, professional, progressive and respectful, and these are embedded in our culture. We have a dynamic learning environment which actively promotes and facilitates opportunities for career progression.

The Role:

Our people are vital to the future of St Wilfrid’s Hospice and it is essential that we recruit and retain the very best individuals and offer a supportive, engaging and rewarding working environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Fundraising Manager to join our team and grow our well-established Individual Giving, Legacy and Trust programme.

The post holder will develop, implement, and monitor strategies to raise essential funds to support our patient care.  They will lead an experienced and committed team to develop effective supporter journeys, identifying and cultivating individuals to feed into the organisations Mid Value, Major Donor and Legacy Programme.  Reporting into the Development Director, they will be an important part of the Income Generation and Communications Management Team.

The role provides the opportunity to develop campaigns and activities across a range of channels: including direct mail, face to face, telephone and digital.

The postholder will manage our Database and Supporter Development Lead to ensure that the fundraising database, Raiser’s Edge is used to its maximum potential to support our plans.

St Wilfrid’s enjoys a high profile within the local community with a strong legacy pipeline and Trust Fundraising Programme. A strong communicator, the postholder will manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including donors, solicitors, and trust funders.

Training and Development opportunities, for example Institute of Fundraising Diploma and training with the Institute of Legacy Management will be available to the right candidate.

Benefits included:

• We offer a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days per year plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Employee assistance programmes
• Additional training opportunities
• Supportive working environment

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete our application form due to a disability.

INTRODUCTION

Carers Trust South East Wales (CTSEW) is the largest organisation for unpaid carers in Wales and with over 180 staff and a £3.2m turnover, we are also one of the largest charities in Wales. We provide a wide range of statutory and non-statutory services for carers and those they provide care for, including wellbeing, respite, replacement care and homecare services.

PURPOSE

The Senior Trusts, Foundations and Lottery Officer will work on growing and diversifying funding for CTSEW. The role will focus on researching, identifying and applying to trusts, foundations, Lottery and other grants to boost CTSEW’s work supporting unpaid carers and work with the senior marketing and communications manager to develop a new fundraising strategy for CTSEW to increase funds coming into the organisation.

With the economy contracting following the coronavirus pandemic and our dependence on statutory funding becoming more of a risk, the time is right for us to focus on building funds that we obtain through fundraised activities so that we can support more unpaid carers. Our growth over the past few years has given us a fantastic base across South East Wales and provides enormous potential to diversify our income through fundraising. The Senior Trusts, Foundations and Lottery Officer will support the following:

· To support the development, implementation and delivery of CTSEW’s Fundraising Strategy, diversifying funding for the organisation

· To implement robust systems that will support fundraising through trusts and foundations for the charity

· To increase awareness of unpaid carers and CTSEW through fundraising activities

· Working with colleagues to design and develop project ideas for new and existing work programmes that are attractive to funders

· To work in line with CTSEW’s organisational aims and objectives

· To assist with a number of ongoing projects within the organisation, collating information and liaising with appropriate members of staff

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery

· Work with the senior marketing and communications manager to create and maintain a comprehensive Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and grants income plan

· Continually research and identify appropriate Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and other grant giving organisations for CTSEW

· Submit compelling applications to Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and grants based on a clear understanding of CTSEW’s services and funding needs

· Maintain effective relationships with funders to support income targets

· Maintain effective relationships with CTSEW colleagues to identify areas of need that can be supported through Trust and Foundation income and monitor how grants are being spent and to facilitate the gathering of information for updates and reports

· Ensure all relevant information relating to Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and grant applications is recorded promptly and accurately onto CTSEW’s CRM systems

· Monitor performance of fundraising activity and report regularly to different audiences including our board of trustees

Management and development

· To be an active member of CTSEW, contributing ideas and opinions to support organisational development

· Share and support fundraising knowledge across our teams and services

· Support the organisation in wider funding applications where appropriate

· Support marketing across the organisation where appropriate

General

· To comply with the Code of Practice and Code of Conduct for employees

· To contribute to the organisation’s public profile and influence / foster good relations with statutory and voluntary bodies

· To carry out all duties in a professional and polite manner and in line with our values:

Open - We will always be honest and open in everything we do

Fearless - We will not be afraid to make difficult decisions, to challenge opinions and attitudes, and make sure carers rights are protected

Innovative - We will lead by example, we will not accept the status quo, we will be flexible in our approach and we will be pioneers in our field

Fair - We will treat everyone equally no matter what their background or circumstances

Trustworthy - We will place trust in our colleagues, in our partners, in our funders, and most importantly in carers and people with care needs

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job the organisation reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Team members are encouraged and supported to see their work in terms of goals and desired outcomes and not just performing the prescribed tasks. The job description is a broad description of the duties the post holder will be expected to perform with some examples given. The exact duties to be carried out are not limited to those examples.

Person Specification

Post of: Senior Trusts, Foundations and Lottery Officer (E = Essential, D = Desirable)

Experience required

· (D) Demonstrable experience of working within the charitable sector

· (E) Proven track record of delivering fundraising success by different means

(e.g. trusts and foundations, individual donors, legacies etc.)

· (E) Experience of working towards achieving fundraising strategy aims and objectives

· (D) An operational understanding of CRM fundraising platforms

· (E) Forging and managing external partnerships

· (D) Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans

· (D) Experience of supporting tender applications

Skills and abilities required

· (E) Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

· (E) Strong interpersonal skills with ability to support and motivate professional staff

· (E) Tenacity in seeking results and negotiation skills

· (E) Ability to make decisions and take the initiative, managing a complex and varied workload

· (E) Self-servicing, with a proven ability to work as part of a team and independently

· (E) Excellent IT Skills, with experience using Microsoft packages and navigating the internet

· (E) Creative, flexible character and a generator of new ideas.

· (E) Ability to promote and develop positive working relationships with voluntary and statutory agencies to meet carers needs and represent CTSEW in a professional way with external agencies and funders

· (D) Welsh verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications required

· (E) A good standard of general education (minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade A-C), with a commitment to continual professional development

· (D) Membership of the Chartered Institute of Professional Fundraising

· (E) Professional qualification in Fundraising

Knowledge required

· (E) Knowledge of fundraising best practice

· (E) A knowledge of and a commitment to equal opportunities

· (E) Knowledge of donors and organisations supporting fundraising (e.g. Trusts & Foundations, IoF)

· (E) An understanding of the needs of carers

· (E) An understanding of the social care sector, funding arrangement and legislation

· (D) Understanding of issues affecting carers

· (D) Knowledge of fundraising trends in Wales

Other requirements

· (E) Willing to be flexible with their hours of work and willing to work outside of normal office hours when required

· (E) Use of own car and ability to travel, if required

· (E) Commitment to the values of Carers Trust South East Wales

Harris Hill are working with a wonderful organisation who are looking for a Major Giving Executive , that has a focus on Trusts and Foundations. It is a 12-month FTC.

This post holder will be responsible for building upon the established pipeline of grant making trusts, writing compelling funding proposals, successfully researching, cultivating and stewarding new trusts and potential donors, and growing the organisation's support from trusts and foundations to facilitate their work.

It is a brilliant opportunity for a Trusts fundraiser who wants to support and manage a large portfolio of trusts, as well as help bring in trusts too. It is perfect for someone who has had a year or two experience and is looking for their next step.

You will ideally have previous experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals, progress reports etc. for the 5 figure and above income band. You will also need to demonstrate that you have achieved funding targets, individually and/ or as part of a team. You will also be someone who is an excellent relationship fundraisier as you will be building relationships with existing and new donors and trusts.

If this role sounds of interest then please do get in contact with Hannah at Harris Hill on 02078207331 or email her on [email protected] Even if you want an informal chat to learn more and receive a full job description, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Closes 1st of August 2021.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Trusts Fundraising Officer

We are looking for a Trusts Fundraising Officer to support the Trusts Team to raise funds for a fantastic charity!

The charity gives children and young people across the UK who experience serious challenges in their lives the chance for a break that lasts a lifetime.

Position: Trusts Fundraising Officer

Location: Flexible

Salary: £23,500 - £27,000 depending on experience

Duration: Full time, permanent

Benefits: 28 Days annual leave plus Public and Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Stunning office location in the grounds of Buckfast Abbey, Flexible working hours

About the role:

As Trusts Fundraising Officer you will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Fundraising Manager and Trusts Team to raise funds from trusts, foundations and similar grant providers and major individual gifts.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Help to manage a portfolio of Trusts and a number of major donors, building and maintaining long-term relationships with new and existing funders
• Provide excellent donor stewardship to existing supporters through high quality updates and reports, face-to-face meetings, site visits and events
• Manage restricted income for the team, ensuring funds are allocated accordingly and spent within the funders’ deadlines
• Regularly conduct and manage research into new trusts and major gift sources
• Assist in the collation of fundraising materials such as case studies and photos
• Ensure that support by volunteers, donors and partners is promptly and appropriately recognised
• Prepare reports and evaluations on applications and activities

About you:

We are looking for a self-motivated fundraiser with experience of raising funds from trusts.

You will have the following essential skills and experience:

• Experience of working in a fundraising team on Trust income
• A positive self-starter with excellent self-management skills
• A persuasive communicator with the ability to establish and manage donor relationships
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to adhere to specific deadlines
• Experience of donor CRM software

Everyone who works for the charity has the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All successful applicants will require a DBS Disclosure.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Fundraising, Fundraiser, Trust, Trusts, Statutory Fundraiser, Trusts and Statutory Fundraising, Trusts Fundraising, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Partnerships Manager, Income Generation, Income Generation Manager, Foundations, Supporter Engagement, Bid Writing, Bid Writer, Bids, Bids and Tender, Key Relationship Manager, Trusts Executive, Trusts and Grants, Senior Trusts, Senior Trusts and Foundations etc.

Salary: £33,000 Pro rata

Part Time, 3days a week

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is an independent hospital and medical charity that provides rehabilitation and long-term care for adults with severe disabilities arising from brain injury or illness, and support for their families.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Trusts and Major Gifts Team, who has excellent written skills with the ability to present a compelling case for support.  Candidates will have excellent prospect researching skills and possess an energetic, pro-active, ‘can-do’ attitude.  This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.  Candidates will need a minimum of 12 months’ experience of working in a grant fundraising environment, with a proven track record in securing funds through charitable trusts.

Main objectives of the role:

Secure voluntary donations through developing an existing portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations

Secure voluntary donations through new donors

Co-ordinate the annual trust mailing

Prospect research to assist with income growth

Relationship development

Bid writing

Income planning and administration

This role is an excellent opportunity to expand your fundraising experience in a prestigious medical charity set within a unique heritage building with extensive grounds. The RHN offer a range of benefits including, good work-life balance, on-site parking, onsite staff accommodation, staff cafeteria, good team working and a staff pension scheme.

**Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability will be expected to have received their vaccination against the coronavirus strain (COVID19) as part of our pre-employment process before commencing employment at the RHN. Please let us know if you have not managed to arrange to receive the vaccine via other channels yet, as we are able to arrange the administration of the vaccine within the hospital. Please note that if you have a medical reason as to why you are not able to have the vaccine or you have any questions on the vaccination, please feel free to contact the recruitment team**

Closing date: 3rd August 2021

Reporting to the Head of Relationship Fundraising, the Major Gifts and Trusts Manager will oversee and develop strategic relationships with major donors and trust foundations, to secure vital funds for our hospitals and NHS staff. The role will be responsible for line managing the Trusts and Foundations Officer, including overall responsibility for delivering the major donor and trusts and foundations income lines. Pivotal to the role, will be the ability to cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential major donors, to secure gifts for projects and planned programmes of work, in line with the charity’s strategy and vision.

The Person

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in maximising income by engaging, managing and inspiring individual major supporters, volunteers, board members and other stakeholders where appropriate.
• Has the ability to manage and grow the prospect pipeline by identifying new potential supporters.
• Can manage a budget with varying income lines including budget setting, forecasting and analysis
• Has experience of setting up internal systems and processes, including database use and management, to ensure all major donors and prospects are appropriately developed and supported.
• Has carried out research through a range of sources, including working with hospital staff and service providers, to obtain relevant information to create highly engaging cases for support and contribute to proposals, applications, donor strategies and fundraising communications.
• Has the ability to carry out due diligence assessments when prospecting for potential major donors.
• Has had responsibility for high- value events such as coordinating invitations, acting as primary contact for individuals concerned and working alongside a Communications Team to help and influence the production of related marketing material.
• Has recent line management experience.

You will: 

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the motivations for major giving.
• Have direct knowledge or experience of trusts & foundations fundraising.
• Have significant experience of supporting teams to maximise donor relationships.
• Be able to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives and income. 
• Possess excellent communication skills with an ability to be persuasive, influential and credible with all audiences.
• Have an acute attention to detail in all areas.
• Be IT literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate the Leeds Hospitals Charity values.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV with a covering letter.

Part-time 2 days (15hrs) per week £30k pro rata (depending on experience) starting asap

Wiltshire Music Centre is offering an exceptional opportunity to join its small and vibrant team as Trusts and Foundations Manager. This is a part-time (0.4 FTE) freelance role that sits at the heart of the organisation’s ambitious business plan, delivering an intensive grant-funding programme to support increased income generation and sustainability. This role requires an efficient and highly motivated individual with a strong track record in grant fundraising for the arts / charitable sector, with demonstrable experience in preparing persuasive funding proposals and delivering high-quality grant management.

The Trusts and Foundations Manager is a new role that will focus specifically on developing grant income from both local and national funding organisations, to support the Centre’s core Artistic and Creative Learning and Community Engagement programmes. Working with the Director of Development and Communications, and Senior Management Team, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will also be responsible for delivering outcomes-oriented, high quality evaluation and reports, stewarding key funder relationships and developing a pipeline of new funding opportunities.

This is a very exciting opportunity for a talented trusts and foundations fundraiser with several years of experience to play a major role in a growing and ambitious arts organisation.

APPLY BY 12pm on Monday 9th August 2021. INTERVIEWS at WMC on Thursday 12th August 2021.

Please let us know if we can support you with any access requirements

Please see the job description and the application pack at our website.

Are you an experienced Fundraiser with the skills and passion to generate significant income from individuals and Trusts & Foundations? Do you have a desire to raise funds that will make a real difference to local people with life-limiting illness and their families?   

We are looking for someone who can lead, teach and mentor a small team whilst delivering hands on fundraising – liaising with Major Donors, writing Trust applications, reviewing Direct Marketing Appeals and developing projects.  You will be responsible for developing and delivering a fundraising strategy in order to generate significant year on year income growth. This is the perfect role for someone who really wants to make their mark.

Role: Trusts Fundraiser (two positions available)

Salary: £21,500 to £25,000 DOE

Responsible to: Director of Income Generation

Location: Head Office, Buckfastleigh 

Scope and Purpose

The post holder is responsible for supporting and assisting the Fundraising Manager and Trusts Team to raise funds from trusts, foundations and similar grant providers and major individual gifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Fundraising Manager and Senior Trusts Officer to manage a
  portfolio of Trusts and a number of major donors, building and maintaining
  long-term relationships with new and existing funders
• Submit high quality proposals and applications to trusts and major donors
• Provide excellent donor stewardship to existing supporters through high
  quality updates and reports, face-to-face meetings, site visits and events
• Manage restricted income for the team, ensuring funds are allocated
  accordingly and spent within the funders’ deadlines
• Regularly conduct and manage research into new trusts and major gift sources
• Assist in the collation of fundraising materials such as case studies and photos
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date information on The Raiser’s Edge database
• Ensure that support by volunteers, donors and partners is promptly and
  appropriately recognised
• Continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position
• Prepare reports and evaluations on applications and activities

Person Specification

• Experience of working in a fundraising team on Trust income
• A positive self-starter with excellent self-management skills
• A persuasive communicator with the ability to establish and manage donor
  relationships
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to adhere to specific deadlines
• Experience of donor CRM software. Training will be provided on Go Beyond’s use of The Raisers Edge system

Everyone who works at Go Beyond has the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children

General Duties

• Positively promote the work of Go Beyond both internally and externally, and be a representative at stewardship and cultivation events
• Prioritise tasks to ensure maximum return on investment of your time and resources
• Willingness to travel, as required to support meetings or to achieve agreed objectives
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends and stay overnight
• To work in line with the Go Beyond Mission, Vision, and Values consistently, working with others to provide a supportive, responsive, environment and services
• To present a positive image of Go Beyond at all times, through every aspect of your work
• To ensure that all Go Beyond policies, procedures, and agreed protocols are adhered to
• To contribute to the planning, review, monitoring and reporting processes and activities
• To participate in team meetings and activities and represent Go Beyond at other meetings as agreed
• To respect the rights of individuals by maintaining confidentiality and working in line with GDPR legislation
• To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development
• To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved
• To make a commitment to improving Go Beyond environmental impact by means of energy saving and recycling in the workplace

Health & Safety

• To undertake regular risk assessments and take any necessary action to avoid potential health and safety hazards
• Having read Go Beyond Health and Safety manual, ensure compliance at all times with Go Beyond Health and Safety Policies including accident reporting procedures; fire drills and first aid facilities
• To liaise with the appropriate person on all Health and Safety matters where required

Commitment to Safeguarding Children

• Everyone who works at Go Beyond has the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children
• To ensure awareness of charity’s policy and procedures regarding Child Safeguarding
• To become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses

Closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 18 June 2021.

As part of our Safer Recruitment, you will be asked to complete an application form with a supporting statement evidencing your suitability for the role.

We will be reviewing applications as soon as they come in so please ensure that you act quickly if you are interested in this post. Go Beyond reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date specified, should we find the suitable candidate.

Go Beyond recognise the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges
discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

I am looking for a Major Giving Executive (Trusts & Foundations) to cover a Maternity leave contract and join a national health charity that supports people with lift limiting conditions.

You will play a pivotal role in helping the organisation grow income and raise awareness.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding Trust Fundraiser, who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong track record of achieving income targets.

The successful candidate will need:

• Experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals
• A track record of achieving funding targets, individually and/ or as part of a team
• Experience of researching trusts, foundations and individual donors and of developing funder pipelines

Closing Date: asap

Salary:  £28,600

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

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

Harris Hill are working exclusively with a homelessness charity based in London to find them a brand new Fundraising Development Manager (Major Donor and Trusts) . They are looking for a dynamic fundraiser who can raise 5/6 figure gifts from Major Donors as well as some trusts.

The Fundraising Development Manager will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising and the Director in upscaling and building on existing HNI's and Trusts. The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering their strategy around high-level givers, both individuals and trusts. Although work has already been undertaken in this area, and they have seen exciting growth, potential remains overall untapped and the strategy is in its infancy.

As such, they are looking for a confident self-starter who will be able to work alongside the Fundraising Team and Charity Director to identify the key opportunities and drive forward the workplan, owning some big wins as they go. This is an exciting time to join a growing and supportive Fundraising Team working together to deliver meaningful change for people experiencing homelessness.

To be considered for this role you will need to have experience of:

* Track record of generating income from high value individuals and trusts to meet income targets
* Proven ability to establish long-term and mutually beneficial relationships
* Strategic thinker with proactive and solution-focused approach
* Exceptional stewardship and supporter care skills
* Prospect research skills and experience

If this sounds like the next step for you and you want to learn more about it. Then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

The deadline for this role is the 20th of July and a CV and supporting statement will be required.

Salary is £36,000 - £40,000.

Interview will be held the last week of July/ early August.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Prostate Cancer Research is hiring for a Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Officer to play an integral part in raising vital funds for medical research into new treatments for advanced prostate cancer. The role is a great opportunity to gain solid experience and develop skills within an exciting and ambitious fundraising team as we significantly grow our income and expand our research. 

Location: Holborn office WC1N – flexible with option to work 2 to 3 days a week from home
Contract: Permanent
Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 depending on skills and experience
Reporting to: Head of Partnerships
Department: Fundraising
Benefits: 25 days holiday a year (with an additional 3-5 days given when the office closes at Christmas); flexi annual leave; pension; additional 5% of salary for training

About Prostate Cancer Research

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK with over 48,000 people diagnosed every year and 13,000 dying from the disease. It is predicted that by 2035, over 20,000 people will die from prostate cancer within the UK and this number rises to 630,000 globally.

Existing treatments for the most advanced stages of prostate cancer are limited and often have devastating, life-long side effects for patients. As a research-focused charity, we are dedicated to improving and saving lives by developing new treatments for advanced prostate cancer. By funding novel and innovative projects at world-leading institutions across the UK, we are working towards breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of advanced prostate cancer, and better quality of life outcomes for patients.

Founded in 1989 with the objective of finding innovative treatments to stop prostate cancer in its tracks through funding academic research projects based out of a single institution in London, Prostate Cancer Research is now embarking on a bold new chapter. In recent years, we have significantly increased our investment into both our research projects and our fundraising team. 

Through these investments, we are now committed to funding £4 million worth of high-quality, innovative prostate cancer research across the UK. Driven by our commitment to ensure that all prostate cancer patients receive tailored care and treatment, we are now funding 15 research projects at universities and institutions in Aberdeen, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Newcastle, Norwich, and Oxford focused on key areas such as radiotherapy, immunotherapy and artificial intelligence, with a shared aim of: 

• Reducing morbidity 
• Increasing survival rates 
• Improving quality of life for men with prostate cancer

Over the last few years, we have successfully diversified our income streams, improving our capability of raising restricted funds for specific projects through focusing on Trusts & Foundations, Statutory, Corporates, and Major Donors, while at the same time ensuring we have flexible and sustainable unrestricted funding through our Events & Community, Legacies, and Individual Giving. The target now, as part of PCR’s Fundraising Strategy for 2021-26, is to grow our income year on year to £9.8 million by 2026.

About the Role

The role will support PCR’s Trust Fundraising Strategy by: 

• Identifying and researching grant-making Trusts & Foundations and Statutory opportunities. 
• Supporting on the preparation of applications and reports to new and existing Large Trusts (gifts of £20,000+). 
• Managing our existing portfolio of Medium Trusts (gifts of £5,000 to £20,000) and Small Trusts (gifts of up to £5,000) and leading on funding applications to new prospects. 
• Providing excellent stewardship to build strong and sustainable relationships with our donors. 

The role reports to the Head of Partnerships.

For further details on key responsibilites, person specification and benefits of working for Prostate Cancer Research, please see job description.

Job Title: Trusts and Corporate Fundraising Officer

Reports to:Head of Fundraising

Location:Shaw House, Oxford

Hours:37 Hours

Key purpose:

The Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Officer role is integral to the development and implementation of this successful income stream for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). The role holder is responsible for the management and administration of relationships with the existing portfolio of trusts and foundations and the development of new proposals and bids to support the charity’s expanding range of innovative projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing funding bodies, including attendance at conferences and networking events to maintain a current understanding of funder’s priorities and opportunities.
• Conduct research, including review of strategy, reports and accounts and liaison with key colleagues to establish and articulate key funding areas and projects.
• Prepare and submit accurate and persuasive funding applications in a timely manner.
• Monitor applications, respond to queries promptly and provide colleagues and senior management with regular update reports.
• Provide the Communications Team with relevant details to publicise support from funding bodies.
• Identify funding bodies deemed relevant and likely to provide funding support to RABI.
• Retain current knowledge of funding opportunities offered by grant-making trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
• Maintain accurate records of all communications with existing and potential funders.
• Ensure the Finance Department understand any restrictions on the use of received income receipts.
• Complete research and administrative support towards the submission of major corporate funding applications.
• Produce letters of thanks for donors.
• Ensure fundraising complies with best practice and quality standards.
• Provide back-up general administrative support as required on an occasional basis,, including answering telephone calls, dealing with postal and email enquiries, processing post, receiving visitors and deliveries. 

Person Specification:

Essential

• Affinity with the goals and objectives of RABI.
• Experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting accurate funding applications.
• Recording and analysing data.
• Evidence of long-term relationship building with external funders.
• Self-motivation and confident to work independently.
• Excellent communicator, both face-to-face and via remote communications.
• Excellent written and numeracy skills
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and plan ahead.
• Excellent IT skills

• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in a confidential environment.
• Understanding of Data Protection and fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Age UK. Last year, our Fundraising team raised over £50M and we are investing in an ambitious Fundraising strategy to help us deeply engage more supporters and partners in our work, so that we can be there for even more older people who need someone to turn to.

We are recruiting for a passionate Trust Fundraising Manager to generate and grow income from trusts and foundations to support the charity's programme of work.

This fantastic opportunity would best suit an individual with successful and proven experience in achieving income targets in a high value trust fundraising role.

About you

* A demonstrable track record in researching high value Trust funding opportunities, generating a forward pipeline of applications and personally asking for major gifts, alone or with high value volunteers and board members
* Excellent proposal and copy writing skills and the ability to write compelling funding propositions and reports for funders
* Sound donor stewardship skills including preparation of high quality donor reports and ensuring compliance with funder requirements
* Strong influencing skills to ensure effective outcomes from internal and external communications
* Excellent analytic, written, verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
* The ability to meet and manage individual KPIs and contribute towards the delivery of team KPIs
* Strong budget management skills and proficiency in MS Office
* Empathy and understanding for the issues faced by older people
 

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.