Trusts and Foundations Manager

Trusts and Foundations Manager
Helen & Douglas House
£35,923 to £46,026 (full-time, permanent) – open to flexible working requests
Oxford – hybrid, 2 days pw in the office

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Helen & Douglas House, an incredible children’s hospice that helps families cope with the challenges of looking after children living with life-limiting and terminal conditions. They provide outstanding care in a warm and loving environment. The hospice is filled with laughter, whilst also being a peaceful place where families can create happy memories in their last days, weeks, months or years together.

It’s a brilliant time to join the team who have recently launched their new 5-year strategy where major gifts has been identified as a key growth area and organisational priority. There is a huge amount of support and investment for high value fundraising with the backing of the senior leadership team, Board and Chair, who herself has a background in major gifts and lends her expertise and support to the team.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser to lead on the development and delivery of the trusts and foundations programme. As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will focus on stewarding and expanding a portfolio of grant makers that is currently generating around £400k per year. You will nurture and steward existing funders, as well as proactively seeking new business opportunities through relationship-building and creating compelling written applications. You will also support and develop the Trusts and Foundations Executive in their role.

The Role:

·       Develop a long-term strategy for trusts and foundations fundraising focused on sustainable growth and raising more income

·       Steward a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations giving at the 5-figure+ level, seeking opportunities for uplift and renewals as appropriate

·       Research and identify funding opportunities, approach potential funders, write creative and compelling bids, and build relationships to secure income

·       Provide funders with regular updates on the impact of their support by compiling detailed reports and feedback on their funded projects/areas of work

·       Establish strong working relationships with colleagues, particularly in the Services team, to be able to deliver exceptional stewardship, impact reports and funding applications

·       Develop and manage income and expenditure budgets, providing regular reporting, and reforecasting as required

·       Provide leadership and support to the Trusts and Foundations Executive

About You:

·       An experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser with a track record of managing and securing gifts at the 5-figure+ level

·       Exceptional written skills with ability to powerfully convey funding need and impact

·       Excellent communication skills, and ability to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders confidently

·       Experience using a database for effective funder and financial management, experience of Donorflex is beneficial

·       Proactive, positive and a team player

·       Line management experience is desirable, seeking someone with ability and understanding of how to support and motivate direct reports

Closing Date: Friday 7th March for CV and cover letter
Interviews: 17th and 18th March – in-person

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.