Trust and Foundations Manager

We are looking for a Trust and Foundations Manager for an incredible youth charity to support the development and stewardship of fundraising from trusts and foundations, including corporate and major-donor trusts.

This is a hybrid role that can be based in London, Bristol or Birmingham.

The Charity
A warm and collaborative social welfare charity, dedicated to empowering young people, focussing on building essential skills and confidence.

You would be joining a fundraising team of 7, who raised c1.5m with c550k of that coming in from Trust and Foundations.

As well as being known for theyre supportive and inclusive working culture, they also offer fantastic benefits including 25 days plus bank holidays, and 3 additional days between Christmas and NewYear, a competitive pention and maternity leave, as well as much more!

The Role
Manage relationships with existing and past funders, through engaging and high-integrity stewardship and communications

Track developments to identify new fundraising opportunities from independent trusts and foundations, including those associated with major donors and businesses.

identify new prospects and build a strong pipeline of potential funders.

Lead on writing trust and foundation applications, focussing on applications valued between 4 and 6 digits.

The Candidate
Previous experience of successful fundraising from Trusts & Foundations.

Experience of developing high quality case for support and/ or tailored proposals for funding.

Demonstratable success in building and maintaining relationships with new & existing funders, including prospect research experience.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this charity is interviewing on a rolling basis so do get in touch ASAP for more details.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.