Fundraising Manager, Grants

Join the National Portrait's Gallery’s Development team as Fundraising Manager, Grants. You'll work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants and Legacy Giving to support the delivery of an ambitious and exciting fundraising programme and raise income through grant-giving bodies, including Trusts and Foundations, statutory funders, and corporate foundations.

The postholder will seek to secure critical support for budget-relieving activity taking place across the Gallery, including learning and engagement and exhibitions, as well as support for acquisitions, special projects, and capital works. They will make a significant contribution to ensuring exemplary relationships with grant-makers and their representatives, and actively cultivate prospects to increase support for the Gallery.

The Fundraising Manager, Grants will work with the Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants and Legacy Giving to develop and implement a strategy for grants fundraising and support ongoing stewardship of funder relationships.

The postholder will also support the Gallery’s ambition to grow legacy giving as part of the wider team objectives.

Key Experience, Skills and Criteria:

Essential

• Proven track record of soliciting donations from Trusts and Foundations, and statutory funders.  
• Experience of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and excellent relationship management skills.
• High level of proficiency working with standard business software including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of CRM databases such as Tessitura.

Desirable

• Experience of working within an arts/heritage environment.
• Experience of working on/knowledge of an acquisition campaign and/or National Lottery Heritage Fund application.

Skills

• Excellent written skills, with the capacity to produce clear and accurate documentation.
• Ability to craft compelling cases for support and to communicate effectively through face-to face meetings and written proposals
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of work.
• An ability to plan and manage own workload, adapting to changing conditions when necessary. 
• An interest in and commitment to the long-term success and development of the Gallery.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues.
• Demonstrates passion and approaches work in a positive, enthusiastic way.

Criteria

• A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional early mornings and evenings.
• A strong commitment to equality and diversity with the ability to balance differing needs.
• Keen interest in the mission and purpose of the National Portrait Gallery and building its relevance for contemporary audiences, and in the long-term success of the Gallery.