Charitable Trusts And Foundations Manager Jobs

Are you an experienced fundraiser who would love to see an end to poverty, homelessness and disadvantage in our local communities?

Will you help us in our mission to provide a practical support to those in crisis, suffering hardship, or at risk by joining our fundraising team?

We need your talent and fundraising experience so that we can help local families and individuals rebuild their lives for the long term.

You would be joining Caritas Salford at an incredibly exciting time in its 100-plus year history of providing charitable services to local communities in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. We have just opened a brand-new supported homelessness accommodation project in Manchester this month, to provide 19-bedrooms to men who would otherwise be homeless. We have ambitious plans to continue to open up more projects like this.  We help thousands of adults, young people and children every year through our numerous projects and services. 

With pioneering plans for the future, we need an exceptional Fundraising Manager to join the team who will make it happen. In this brand-new Fundraising Manager role you will play a critical role to our fundraising by leading on aspects of our strategic and operational plans to support the team in achieving income targets to support our charity. The role focuses on building a strong pipeline of funding partners who will support our work. The successful candidate will also work within the team to support operational efficiency. They will play a pivotal role in helping to manage data and reporting systems.

CONTRACT: Permanent, 37.5 hours (reduced hours considered)

For more information please download the Recruitment Booklet and Job Description

This role requires the submission of a completed Caritas application form which is to be uploaded as part of your application

Early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Closing date: Monday, 17 March 2025 at 9am

Interview: Week commencing Monday, 31 March 2025

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check. It is also a requirement of the post that you must hold a full UK Driving Licence, with the use of a car insured for business purposes as this role involves travelling to the different locations as required.

For full details please visit our website Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity Number: 1125808

Join our experienced partnership management team and lead high-value, strategic partnerships. 

We are looking for an experienced relationship manager who can deliver a seamless experience for our high-value partnerships and become part of our ambitious Corporate Partnerships team. 

About the role

Thanks to recent growth in the team, the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager is a new role in The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s Corporate Partnerships team. It is a hugely exciting time to join as continued growth of Corporate Partnerships is a priority for the Charity.  This role will lead on high-value partnerships for the team and play a key role in delivering our Partnership Management strategy along with other Senior Managers and Head of team, with the aim of raising significant funds to support of The Royal Marsden’s world-leading work. 

Overview of responsibilities 

This role will deliver exceptional stewardship and dedicated support to high-value partners, utilising the post holder’s strong relationship-building skills, results-driven mindset and experience of multi-faceted projects and partnerships. The role will support the Corporate Partnerships team’s work overall, playing a key role in the development and growth of corporate income, working to build this in line with our five-year strategy. 

Please see the JD for full role requirements. 

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and their families? The Poppy Factory is looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small but perfectly formed team and help drive our mission to support veterans with health conditions and other challenges as they transition into meaningful employment and transform their lives.

For over 100 years, The Poppy Factory has been dedicated to empowering the armed forces community through employment support. We provide veterans and their families with the tools they need to overcome barriers and transform their lives. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, supportive, and open environment that encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas.

We’re seeking a driven and creative fundraising professional with experience in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, and you're eager to make an impact through strategic relationship-building and compelling proposals, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be integral in securing the funds that power our critical services, ensuring our ambitious growth plans are realized.

What You’ll Do:

• Play a pivotal role in delivering our fundraising strategy, with a focus on trusts, foundations, and corporate partnerships.
• Develop engaging funding proposals, working closely with our service delivery and finance teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring they are informed and engaged with our work.
• Support the research and identification of new funding opportunities to sustain and expand our services.
• Work with our Visits Team to provide inspiring and memorable engagement opportunities for corporate partners at our headquarters in Richmond.

Why Join The Poppy Factory?

By joining us, you’ll be part of an iconic charity with a century-long legacy. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real, tangible impact on the lives of veterans and their families, working in a supportive and empowering environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, and the chance to work with a passionate, dedicated team.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to The Poppy Factory, apply today and help us continue to change lives.

For more information about the role, please download the full job description.

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please address your covering letter to Debbie Boughtflower, Director of Operations.

We will review applications and schedule interviews on a rolling basis so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Clare Murray.

No agencies please.

Trusts & Foundations Manager

Contract Type This is a part time (22.5 hours) permanent role with flexibility around working pattern

C£32,000 pa fte (c£19,000 pa pro rata)  

About Us

Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region.

We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities.

About the role

This newly created position will play a crucial role in delivering Norwich Theatre’s strategy though securing revenue and project fundraising primarily from private charitable Trusts and Foundations and grant giving bodies. You will be researching and identifying funding opportunities, preparing and submitting fundraising proposals and bids and working collaboratively across the organisation on larger scale approaches to Trust and statutory funders. In addition, this role will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate documents and records relating to funding received.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive, ambitious and creative organisation with a commitment to having a wide ranging positive impact. Our people are the lifeblood of Norwich Theatre and we actively promote positive engagement, wellbeing, happiness and inclusivity for all colleagues across Norwich Theatre

About you

With significant experience in successful fundraising from Trusts & Foundations to achieve income targets and develop new relationships and a good understanding of the UK charitable giving sector, you will have excellent communication skills with an ability to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent IT and data presentation skills, together with together strong organisation and planning skills will also be key for this role

We offer

A good salary, 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, plus a day off for your birthday off, together with an inclusive culture focussed on wellbeing and happiness. We have a commitment to personal and professional development, discounts on a range of on food, drink and theatre tickets and access to My Discounts, employee discount scheme, offering savings on retail, gyms, travel, utilities and more.

Closing Date: 14 March 2025

Interviews are likely to be held on 25 March may involve 2 stages

We're looking for a Trusts Fundraising Manager to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!

About the role

Based within the Fundraising and Communications team, this role will lead on submitting successful funding bids, take responsibility for delivering against a stretching trusts and foundations fundraising target each year, enabling Your Place to achieve its fundraising strategies and supporting the efficient delivery of our broader business plan.

The role is a blend of major grant funding from trusts, foundations and statutory funders, as well as high quality research to identify significant sources of funding. The post holder will primarily secure capital and revenue funding for the organisation.

Reporting & Line Management:
This role reports to the Head of Fundraising & Communications and has line management responsibility for the Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer.

Salary: £39,520 - £46,800 annual salary
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours. Monday - Friday 
Location: Canning Town, London 

Other responsibilities include

• Work as part of a team in implementing an income strategy for the charity ensuring continued success and planned growth in order to fulfil our charitable goals.
• Provide advice, support and assistance with corporate trusts and foundations applications as required to help maximise our income.
• Develop and sustain existing trust and foundation work, identify and source new funders and maximise opportunity through developing multiple propositions
• To implement a plan of activity that develops relationships with funders from existing and new sources of funding
• Produce high quality funding applications, in line with the requirements of potential funders and with reference to their published guidelines and any communication with them
• Review budget information with the Finance Department and liaise with other employees across the organisation to ensure accurate applications and reports are submitted.
• Ensure high value applications go through the proper internal approvals processes, which may involve completing application appraisal reports for Board review.
• Manage and monitor multiple applications providing additional information promptly as required
• Track and plan applications throughout the year to ensure a continuing income stream
• To take lead responsibility for the reporting schedule on behalf of the organisation
• Meet the financial targets and budgets relating to income from trusts and foundations and statutory sources
• Work with the Strategic Management Team to respond to and deliver strategic income needs
• Produce reports for and attend meetings internally as and when necessary, for example, Directorate, Management and planning meetings
• Undertake other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time
• Undertake any training or appropriate professional development considered necessary.
• Comply in all areas of work in line with policies and procedures.

About you

Experience

• Significant experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple and compelling trust funding applications, drawing on complex information
• Proven experience of funds raised successfully through trusts and foundations with an annual total in excess of £600,000
• Experience of developing and maintaining key relationships with funders and funding bodies over a sustained period of time

Qualifications

• Relevant fundraising qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Proven successful track record of achieving funding from trusts or foundations
• A high standard of written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentational communication skills
• High level of computer literacy, for word processing, emailing, record keeping, budgets, web-based research and customer relationship management
• Familiar with fundraising stands concepts, practises and procedures

Abilities

• Proven ability to manage budgets, time and resources effectively
• Able to plan, prioritise and schedule activities and monitor outcomes
• Able to act on own initiative, work effectively under own direction, and productively within a team
• Able to build networks and alliances, engage in cross-functional activities

Personal qualities

• A team player with confident manner and a professional, flexible, positive and studious approach
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines with no impact on quality or creativity

Desirable criteria

• Sound knowledge of the issues of homelessness and disadvantaged people and how this relates to clients with challenging behaviour and multiple needs
• A broad knowledge of related cultural / social needs of service users
• A detailed understanding of the wider environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector including housing and homeless policy and the welfare benefits system

Benefits – Because You Give Your Best, We Give Ours!

• Time Off: 25 days’ holiday (rising to 30), plus bank holidays & your birthday off!
• Wellbeing: A weekly “Wellbeing Hour,” up to 2 Wellbeing Days a year, gym membership support, free eye tests, a 24/7 helpline, cycle-to-work scheme, and group activities like yoga.
• Pension: We match your contributions up to 7.5%.
• Career Growth: Training, professional accreditation, and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: Support for work-life balance within team and organisational needs.
• Perks & Discounts: Blue Light Card, shopping & travel savings, free event tickets, and more.
• Socials & Equipment: Seasonal events, plus top-tier IT and home office setup if needed.

About applying

Diversity & Inclusion at Your Place
We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for residents. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure a fair recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

Job title: Trust and Foundation Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week full time (part time considered). We are very open to flexible working and remote options for this role, with at least one core day on site per week.

Reporting to Director of Development

Salary £36k to £40k per annum

Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music.

It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world.

Are you passionate about heritage and sharing it with people everywhere?

Would you like to bring your fundraising expertise to an internationally significant heritage attraction, which as a centre of Christianity, has attracted pilgrims and visitors for centuries?

Could you support the Cathedral’s important restoration projects, conserving and maintaining this beautiful and significant building for future generations?

Job Specification

The Trust and Foundation Manager role will play a crucial role in maximising funding for Wells Cathedral, helping to preserve it for the future and open its outstanding heritage to visitors everywhere.

As Trust and Foundation Manager you will:

· Lead on creating and developing the Trust and Foundation strategy for the Cathedral, with support from the Director of Development.

· Build and maintain strong and rewarding partnerships with charitable Trusts and Foundations and achieve funding including multi-year grants, unrestricted and restricted income.

· Achieve results through persuasive and compelling applications and proposals and creating robust budgets. Amplify project impact through detailed monitoring and inspiring reports.

· Build the financial resilience of the Cathedral through prospect research, developing qualified prospect pipelines and driving new funding approaches.

· Build strong networks and advance relationships with grant makers and trustees of Trusts and Foundations, engaging the wider Cathedral team and Chapter in developing relationships and stewardship plans.

· Help realise The Vicars’ Close Project – the Cathedral’s transformational project to save Vicars’ Close and create an inspiring new visitor offer, as well as an exciting range of future projects.

· Network and keep abreast of the wider funding landscape and giving trends to inform the strategy and with a view to engaging new Trusts and Foundations and identifying funding opportunities.

· Lead on grant approvals, crediting obligations, progress monitoring and reporting deadlines.

· Develop and manage high-quality cultivation, engagement and stewardship plans for existing donors and new funders. Input into the design, delivery and support a range of unique events to inspire supporters and cultivate new relationships, bringing to life the extraordinary work of the Cathedral.

· Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required.

We would like to hear from you if you:

· have enhanced income streams and made a real impact upon the charitable objectives of an organisation. A degree is not an essential requirement.

· have a successful track record in securing funds from Trusts and Foundations and knowledge of the broader fundraising landscape.

· enjoy analysing and interpreting complex information to create compelling and exciting proposals and relevant budgets to match priorities and inspire a range of funders.

· are a persuasive and influential communicator, with exceptional writing and research skills.

· enjoy building and deepening relationships with a range of funders.

· have an ambitious, positive, and creative approach, with experience at working collaboratively organisation wide.

· have strong networking, collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others – internally and externally at all levels.

· enjoy in prospect research and developing successful cultivation plans to inspire funders and secure funding.

· are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact within the heritage sector.

The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We welcome applications from those with existing fundraising experience and looking to further their Trust and Foundations experience in a manager role. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working, including full and part time and remote working with at least one core day in the office. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full time or need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you.

To apply, please send a copy of your latest CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining your motivations for applying for the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role outline and what you can bring to it. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

In return we offer:

· Holiday entitlement: 6.6 weeks per calendar year (which is inclusive of bank holidays)

· Pension - Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:

Age Employee Employer

<50 3% 5%

50–55 4% 8%

>55 5% 10%

· A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café.

· Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills.

· Parking space in the Cathedral car park.

The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months. 

Timetable

Closing date: noon 10th March 2025

First stage interviews: 19th March 2025

Second stage interviews: 26th March 2025

For our full Information Pack, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal conversation with the Director of Development about the post, please send us a message and we will make appropriate arrangements.

About the role: 

We pride ourselves in the strength of our relationships and the difference we make together to deliver our ambitious strategy and change lives. As Trusts and Philanthropy Officer, you’ll be responsible for working as part of a supportive team to drive and deliver the Trusts and Major Donor strategies. Line managed by the Partnerships Lead, and closely working with major donor and trusts team members, 60% of your role will maintain and maximise income from your own portfolio of warm and new charitable trusts and foundations from an established and growing pipeline. For 40% of your time, you will be researching and co-ordinating a growing pipeline of individuals capable of giving high value gifts. 

For full details please see our job description.

About us: 

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries. 

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver. 

How to apply 

Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midnight on Sunday 2nd March with: 

• A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.) 

• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, 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.

• A completed equal opportunities form. 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.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.  First round interviews will be held from the week beginning 10th February.  If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply.

What will the process involve? 

The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme 

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk. 

Don’t meet every single requirement?  

At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up. 

About the role:

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for the Olive Tree Cancer Support Group through the development and implementation of a Trust & Foundations strategy. This will involve the planning and writing of funding bids, reporting on previous and new grants, liaising with funders and researching new funding opportunities to generate a significant level of income to agreed targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Trust and Foundations fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream. You will be managed by the Centre Manager and supported by the Trustees and will have autonomy on leading trusts and grants applications and related work.

About you:

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully submitting and winning bids from Trusts and Foundations and a good understanding of fundraising targets.  You will be results-orientated, managing our Trusts and Statutory fundraising pipeline, and helping to develop our statutory income.

You will build excellent working relationships with staff at both of our centres, and on occasion work from our Horsham Site and attend some fundraising events.

You may also be required to assist in day-to-day operations at the Centre, such as answering the phones, booking appointments and working with vulnerable  service users.  As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

The flexibility and willingness to work several evenings and weekend days throughout the year and ability to travel independently is essential for this role.

What we’re looking for and main responsibilities:

· Experience working within a charitable environment.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations.

· Research, evaluate and lead on preparation of applications for funding opportunities both locally and nationally to help deliver agreed income targets.

· Maintain effective monitoring and reporting of bids, fundraising processes, and performance, including tracking and recording of income for reporting purposes.

· Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.

· Excellent communication skills required for writing grant applications to a high standard.

· Organisational skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.

· Assist the team with general enquiries and operational matters as required.

· Work onsite as the default mode of work – based in our Crawley Centre but occasionally working in our Horsham Centre.

Salary: £30,750 - £36,990, depending on experience 

Hours: 35 hours Monday to Friday (flexible)

Location: Remote, with some travel across the UK

Job Ref: 1211

Are you a skilled fundraiser with a passion for social justice?

Cranstoun is recruiting for a brand new role to lead on raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations.

The Trust Fundraising Manager will build on Cranstoun’s existing fundraising pipeline and develop new relationships with grant-makers to support the charity’s work across all five service areas: drugs and alcohol, domestic abuse, criminal justice, housing & homelessness, and children & young people.

We’re looking for a skilled fundraiser with an entrepreneurial approach. You will have experience of working in a fundraising and/or charity environment and a proven track record of researching and securing trust and grant income.

This role will be home based, with regular travel to London/Birmingham and other areas of the UK.

We encourage applications from individuals looking for flexible working arrangements.

To download an application, please vist the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2025.

Interview date: w/c 24 March 2025.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No: 1061582

ROLE PURPOSE

The Fundraising Manager will play a critical role in maximising income for St George’s Hospital Charity through the development and management of relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. This position requires a can-do, proactive attitude in securing unrestricted and restricted philanthropic support for key projects, particularly our Time For a Change fundraising appeal that aims to raise £5m to transform our children’s wards at St George’s Hospital.

You will be responsible for growing restricted and unrestricted income through the development of strategic, long-term partnerships with Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partners that provide a sustainable source of income. Working closely with Head of High Value and Director of Fundraising and Communications the postholder will be instrumental in developing a strong and realistic pipeline prospects and securing regular five-six figure gifts. You will maintain £1.2m income/year with ambitions to grow this income to £1.7m/year from Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partnerships over the next 5 years and by 29/30. The ideal candidate will be proactive and solutions focussed. They will have a proven track record of philanthropy including relationship management, proposal writing, budget development and collaboration with internal teams to communicate impactful fundraising appeal.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Responsibilities

• Develop a strong and realistic pipeline of Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partnerships that align with our strategic objectives and fundraising appeals
• Be proactive and ambitious supporting the growth of our income across Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships from £1.2m/year to £1.7m/year over 5 years.
• Develop and manage a robust income portfolio, researching prospects, making approaches, building relationships and submitting compelling proposals and application to Trusts and Foundations and Corporates.
• Build project budgets from scratch.
• Create tailored stewardship opportunities for funders which effectively communicate the difference their support has made. To include face-to-face meetings, hospital visits, written reports/digests and attendance at relevant events to strengthen relationships and enhance donor engagement.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Head of High Value and Director of Fundraising and Communications, highlighting milestones, KPIs, and potential risks to income generation. 

Corporate Partnerships Management

• Contribute to and implement the strategy for securing new corporate partnerships while maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing partners to ensure ongoing support.
• Develop creative and impactful partnership pitches and proposals to attract new corporate sponsors.
• Oversee account management plans for existing corporate partners, programming stewardship events, ensuring that reporting is undertaken, engagement is sustained and opportunities for growth are identified and acted upon.
• Work closely with senior volunteers and stakeholders to develop new business leads and maximise partnership potential.
• Collaborate with the Community & Events Manager to leverage corporate opportunities, turning local engagements into larger partnerships.

Trusts and Foundations Management

• Build and maintain income from Trusts and Foundations using prospecting tools and desk-based research.
• Be proactive in approaches to Trusts and Foundations via phone and/or emails
• Develop creative and compelling approaches and applications that are tailored to charitable objectives of funders.
• Build project budgets and fundraising pipelines in line with funders requirements.
• Maintain and manage a calendar of activity for Trusts and Foundations to ensure we deliver an excellent level of stewardship including six-monthly updates and bespoke visits.

Research and Pipeline Management

• Conduct thorough research to identify and qualify potential funders across trusts, foundations, and corporate sectors, maintaining a dynamic philanthropy pipeline.
• Monitor and manage progress through the pipeline, ensuring that prospects are appropriately cultivated and that targets for each stage of the portfolio are met.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and data protection laws throughout the prospect research and relationship management processes.

General Duties

• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder communications in our Raiser’s Edge database and activities in line with data protection obligations and best practices.
• Work with Finance to reconcile income.
• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to the overall objectives of the fundraising department.
• Working with the Head of High Value ensure our offer to partners is accurately reflected on our website. This may include updating webpages.
• Supporting fundraising events.
• As and when required, provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in regular performance reviews.

This is not an exhaustive list of tasks. Duties may vary depending on Charity’s needs.

Applications closing date: Tuesday, 4th March

Interviews: Tuesday, 11th March

Leukaemia UK – Our Charity

Leukaemia UK is growing! We are expanding our team to achieve a step-change in income, profile and impact in 2025 and beyond.

We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through finding and funding life-changing research.

Despite progress in recent decades, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 16 minutes and survival rates are among some of the worst of any cancer.  And the physical and psychological impact can be lifelong. 

Our current strategy outlines our plan to increase our investment into ground-breaking world class research and policy development focused on improving access to kinder, more effective diagnosis, treatment and care for leukaemia and other blood cancers. To do this, we are embarking on a period of significant growth, investing strategically to grow our income, profile, influence, and engagement and impact.

As we begin the fourth year of this ambitious 5-year strategy, we are seeking a passionate and pro-active Trusts and Grants Officer to support in the management and growth of our partnerships with Trusts, Foundations and the Pharmaceutical sector.

Team

We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do.  We are all focused on “keeping it real” with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers.

From us you can expect fun and creativity, as well as great challenges and support. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people’s lives.

Leukaemia UK and You 

Working across the Philanthropy team, you will play a key role in our exciting ambitions to raise more funds through meaningful partnerships with Trust and Foundations, and the pharmaceutical sector.

We are looking for a collaborative and results driven Trusts and Grants Officer who is passionate about the impact funding from these organisations can have in supporting the leukaemia community and ultimately stopping leukaemia devastating lives.

This is a great role for someone looking to have real development and learning opportunities in an exciting and fast-paced environment. You will be working with an experienced philanthropy team at a time of significant growth.  

Skills and Experience

• An ambitious but focused mindset, dedicated to delivering results
• A passion for writing, with the ability to navigate complex information at times, in order to develop high-quality proposals
• Excellent relationship management skills, with experience of utilising this with key funders, grant makers, partners, donors and stakeholders  
• Experience of managing a portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and partnerships and developing a pipeline of new opportunities
• Excellent verbal communication, networking and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative mindset, with experience of working across teams, utilising internal expertise to best effect
• Experience of being a diligent and accurate record keeper, ideally with experience of Salesforce or a similar CRM
• Experience of working to ambitious team objectives and reporting against these 

Job specifics  

• Hours: Full time hours are 37.5 Monday to Friday
• Location: We are very flexible! Our hybrid working policy is a minimum of two days per month in our London Office office. For the Philanthropy team this will vary dependent on meetings with internal and external stakeholders so your flexibility is a must. Our aim as the Philanthropy team is to work together in the office together one day a week, if and when possible.
• Salary range £30,000 - £37,000 (FTE)
• First interviews will be held via Teams on Thursday 6th March 2025
• Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices – at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Wednesday 12th March 2025
• We are proud of our benefits – see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK 

If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of skills, energy, and flair to embrace this broad and challenging role and enable our strategy to fly, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert.  Application instructions: To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 23rd February 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Charlotte Holmes

Head of Philanthropy 

Working closely with the Business Development Director and Business Development Manager the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in the creation, development and implementation of a robust and diverse fundraising strategy that contributes to the overarching income generation strategy, that meet both current and future operational needs.

The post holder will be responsible for designing, developing and the leading on the delivery of ambitious fundraising initiatives and campaigns.  They will be instrumental in building strong, lasting relationships with new and existing supporters.  They will grow our income and our pool of donors.

The postholder will have a central role in working to secure grants from statutory agencies and trusts and foundations.

There is significant scope and opportunity for the Fundraising Manager to develop the charity’s work arounds individual giving, challenge/community events, support innovative digital fundraising campaigns and assist in the delivery of targeted fundraising activities and events and corporate partnerships.

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for all processes related to fundraising activities including managing budgets to ensure best use of available resources to maximise income.

The post holder will create an effective and engaging internal and external communication plan that ensures inclusivity and accessibility across all areas of the charity.

This role involves evening and weekend working to support fundraising events and activities.  Time off in lieu will be given for these events and activities.

Workers should be “free from abuse in their own lives.”

Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.

About us

PBE uses economics to improve lives. Through analytical expertise and a close connection with the social sector, we help charities, funders, firms and policymakers tackle the causes and consequences of low wellbeing. Economists, researchers and policy analysts work on a wide range of issues related to low wellbeing, including children and young people’s mental health, loneliness, private rental housing, education, employment, financial security, poverty, disability, inequality, philanthropy and civil society. 

We pride ourselves on our flexible work environment, culture of learning, development opportunities, a focus on employee wellbeing, an attractive benefits package and the strength of our employee relationships.

To find out more visit our website

About the role

The Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations) will focus on developing and delivering strategies to secure funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and research institutions to support Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE’s) work.

The role involves crafting compelling grant proposals, managing funder relationships, and ensuring timely reporting and compliance. Working closely with the Development Director, this position will play a critical role in achieving PBE’s income targets and supporting its research and programmatic activities

Post type: Full-time, Permanent, flexible working

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Grant applications:

• Research and identify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and research institutions.
• Develop high-quality, persuasive grant applications tailored to funders' priorities and interests to generate unrestricted funding, programmatic funding and research funding.
• Coordinate multilateral funding applications, securing the engagement of external partners and leading internal engagement across the staff team.

 Funder stewardship:

• Manage a portfolio of existing funders, including taking responsibility for excellent communication and timely reporting.
• Cultivate relationships with new funders to secure additional support and renewals.

Collaboration with research team:

• Work closely with the research team to understand funding needs and align proposals with PBE’s programs.
• Provide input on funding requirements for specific research projects.

 Monitoring and reporting:

• Prepare detailed funding reports and ensure compliance with grant terms.
• Track progress against income targets and maintain accurate records in our CRM system.

 Collaboration and strategy:

• Work closely with the research team to align funding opportunities with PBE’s programs.
• Support the Development Director in achieving departmental goals and maintaining donor engagement processes.

Compliance and reporting:

• Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and PBE policies, including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR.
• Monitor and report on progress against fundraising targets and budgets.

About you

Reporting directly to the Director of Development, the Development Manager (Trusts & Foundations) will have the following experience and skills.

Experience

• Proven experience in securing funding from trusts, foundations and institutions.
• Strong track record in bid writing, with successful multi-year funding applications.
• Familiarity with donor relationship management in a grant-making context.
• Experience in research-driven or nonprofit organisations is highly desirable.

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics include:

• Grant writing: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft persuasive and tailored applications.
• Relationship management: Ability to engage effectively with trust, foundation and institutional funder stakeholders.
• Analytical skills: Capacity to understand and align donor priorities with organisational objectives.
• Organisational skills: Efficient in managing multiple applications, deadlines, reporting requirements, and partner/staff engagement.

Core competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently, managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic awareness to contribute to long-term fundraising goals.

 Desirable characteristics include:

• Experience working within research-driven organisations.
• Experience working in small non-profit organisations, including ability to work independently and manage priorities and deadlines, alongside an ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• An eye for detail and a strong dedication to quality.
• A strong commitment to PBE’s internal culture of inquisitiveness, generosity, honesty and respect.

Please note that PBE does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to provide work sponsorship visas for this role.

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

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This role will focus on building new partnerships within the corporate sector for our three charities: Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity and Guy’s Cancer Charity. The postholder will identify and build a pipeline of prospective partnerships that align with the strategic fundraising priorities of the Trust. Strong emphasis will be on building and cultivating long-term high value strategic partnerships and fostering effective and productive relationships with a range of key stakeholders. 

The postholder will share team responsibility for achieving ambitious annual income targets, with opportunities to proactively lead on new initiatives, decision making and problem solving.

Key responsibilities:

Developing high-value partnerships

· ​​To generate significant five and six+ figure partnerships to support the life changing, and lifesaving projects delivered by Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity and Guy’s Cancer Charity.

· ​To employ creative and effective relationship building and networking skills to enthuse and inspire prospects to support our work.  

· ​To develop and present successful proposals to prospective partners which align with their CSR and social impact commitments. The postholder will utilise sophisticated influencing and negotiation skills to secure long-term, strategic partnerships.  

· ​To plan strategies to secure partnerships with companies at the level of £50,000+ and above. To implement these strategies by building best-in-class cultivation and stewardship and making compelling asks that will deliver multi-year funding commitments.  

· ​Play a significant role, working alongside the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager and Head of Corporate Partnerships, in developing and delivering an ambitious corporate strategy.  

· ​To foster effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders to maximise our network of influencers from clinicians, academics, nursing staff to senior leadership at the Trust, in order to enhance the teams prospect pipeline.

​ Communication and Networking  

· ​To use excellent communication skills during conversations with potential partners to determine areas of philanthropic interest.  

· ​To use excellent written communication skills to develop inspiring fundraising collateral and proposals that will inspire prospects to work with the Trust.  

· ​To produce thorough briefings for colleagues and senior management prior to meetings with corporate prospects.  

· ​To work with colleagues to problem solve and find solutions and present these to senior management.  

​ Decision making, planning and problem solving  

· ​To be responsible for developing and implementing sector strategies within your prospect portfolio.  

· ​To contribute to the planning, progress and promotion of current and future fundraising appeals and campaigns. 

Service delivery  

· ​To generate annual income according to agreed targets, guided by a clearly defined set of monthly key performance indicators.  

· ​To engage prospects through appropriate cultivation and stewardship events.  

· ​ Support the Head of Corporate Partnerships to develop and deliver the strategy.

· ​To support other areas of the Trust priorities, as appropriate.  

· ​Provide regular updates on individual income forecasts to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager and ensure any risks are identified early, and where possible, mitigated.  

Analysis and research  

· ​To work with the Prospect Research team to identify potential prospects and their areas of interest, in order to devise bespoke development plans. 

· ​To review your prospect pipeline on a monthly basis and ensure appropriate prospect movement.  

· ​To accurately record prospect information gathered in the cultivation and stewardships process on the database, facilitating future fundraising and stewardship activity in addition to the production of management reports.  

Teamwork, teaching and learning support and pastoral care  

· ​To contribute to the team and department’s learning, where appropriate, and support less experienced members of the department. 

· To work with other high value fundraising teams, including Prospect Research and Donor Relations, to ensure a coordinated approach to prospects, cultivation and stewardship.

· To assist with other campaigns and special projects as and when necessary.

Pastoral care  

• ​To uphold and promote the department’s core values.

Person Specification

Skills, abilities and attributes

· Ability to plan effectively and implement those plans.

· Ability to plan and deliver projects within budgets and on time.

· Computer literate, i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel.

· Excellent writing skills and presentation skills. 

· Ability to present to, and influence stakeholders in person at all levels.

· Ability to foster effective relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and patients. 

· Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously, using own initiative.

· A team player with a collaborative working style and a clear focus on delivering outcomes. 

· Passionate about health care.

· Energetic and enthusiastic.

· Lateral thinker, creative and entrepreneurial by nature. 

· Strong interpersonal skills. 

· Willingness to attend or work at, where necessary, commitments outside of normal working hours.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

· Knowledge of a Fundraising Database (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) or CRM. 

· Proven experience of securing five and six figure partnerships between charities and private sector, or equivalent experience in commercial sales, is essential.

· Experience of developing complex projects with multiple stakeholders is essential. 

· Experience in the public sector or charitable organisations or commercial sales. 

· Experience of building strong relationships with business partners, funders, and comparable donors.

· Experience of working across all levels of seniority and across different departments internally and externally