Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser

Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser

Salary: £29,230 - £32,478 per annum + benefits 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week + Hybrid working 

Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Are you an experienced Fundraiser looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Here at Seashell, we are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others…

About Seashell Trust

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services that support over 8,000 people a year. We provide expert education and residential care for children and young adults with multiple complex disabilities including, profound learning difficulties, multi-sensory impairments, mobility issues and neurological disorders like severe autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young adults and the Seashell team.

We are currently in the midst of the largest fundraising appeal in our 200-year history which will see our campus become the national centre of excellence for the education and residential care of children and young adults with the most complex disabilities.

In 2015 we raised £10 million to build our residential care facility Sir Norman Stoller Way and in 2023, opened The Moulding Foundation building, a £25 million home for Royal School Manchester. We are now turning to the next phase of the campus development, to build a new £30 million home for our Royal College Manchester. The Ged Mason building is due to open in early 2026.

About the role

Your role will contribute to Seashell’s ambitious plans to grow income over the next five years, so that we can deliver the very best education and care for our children and young adults.

Key Responsibilities

·       Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets

·       Develop and prepare bespoke funding applications for capital, restricted and unrestricted projects

·       Maintain and develop existing relationships with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations and support prospecting to grow the portfolio.

·       Record financial and other data relating to trusts, foundations and major donors on our CRM, in line with GDPR guidelines.

·       Maintain accurate income records and ensure donations are acknowledged in a timely and appropriate way.

·       Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising team.

·       Ensure student information in funding appeals is appropriate and consented for use.

·       Work with the fundraising team to support tours of the campus and host supporters at Seashell fundraising events on occasional evenings and weekends.

What you will need for the role: 

·       Previous experience in a fundraising role for a charitable organisation.

·       Demonstratable track record of income generation through trust and foundation fundraising.

·       Knowledge of technology and IT Systems, including Microsoft Office and CRMs.

·       Experience of financial management including developing income spreadsheets and raising invoices.

·       Excellent communication and relationship development skills.

·       Enthusiasm and commitment to giving the children and young adults at Seashell the best opportunities.

What we can offer you:

Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.

Other benefits include:

• Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
• Access to a range of onsite fitness classes including yoga, Zumba and more
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
• Paid Enhanced DBS

If you have any questions about the role or would like to speak to a member of our Recruitment team before submitting your application, please get in touch!