Description:
We are looking for a dedicated Trusts & Foundations Manager to join our Development team on a fixed-term basis. Working closely with the Head of Trusts and Foundations and a fellow part-time Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll play a key role in identifying projects, exploring suitable funders, and writing funding applications to ultimately maximise grants from Trusts and Foundations.
Working in collaboration with the Director of Development and the Head of Trusts and Foundations, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the strategic shift to dramatically increase this funding stream over the next five years through better articulation of our long-term ambitions alongside compelling monitoring and evaluation data to secure sustainable middle-to-large-scale, multi-year funding.
The skills:
- Experience contributing to Trusts and Foundations fundraising, including securing four and five figure grants, preferably within the arts, culture, or higher education sectors.
- Knowledge of Trusts, Foundations, and other grant-making bodies, and how to engage effectively with them.
- Proven experience of developing effective and successful funding applications.
- Experience of researching new funders and supporting the development of sustainable funding relationships.
- Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system within a fundraising or Development context (we use Tessitura).
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support shared fundraising goals.
- A creative and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt and work effectively in a changing environment.
- Proven ability to deliver excellent funder stewardship and donor care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to influence, engage, and build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with confidence handling financial and performance data.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Experience of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and being a supportive team member.