Trusts and Foundations Manager
📍 Location: London (Hybrid)
💰 Salary: Up to £43,000
⏳ Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week, flexible working considered)
🏛️Education Charity
Role Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Trusts and Foundations Manager to join a dynamic fundraising team. This role is ideal for a determined and results-driven fundraiser with strong bid-writing skills, who thrives on securing funding from grant-giving bodies.
Responsibilities
* Create and implement tailored strategies to attract funding from charitable trusts and foundations.
* Identify potential funders, conduct in-depth research, and craft persuasive grant applications.
* Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing donors, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
* Proactively seek out new funding opportunities and develop approaches to secure long-term partnerships.
* Work closely with internal teams to shape compelling funding proposals that align with key initiatives.
* Oversee income tracking, provide detailed reports, and assess fundraising performance.
Requirements
* Strong background in managing trusts and foundations fundraising, with experience securing 5-6 figure donations.
* Proven ability to write compelling funding applications and proposals.
* Skilled in developing and maintaining relationships with funders and stakeholders.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.