Trusts And Foundations Jobs

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a brilliant Health charity to recruit for a Trusts & Foundations Manager on a part time, permanent basis . This role will play a key part in supporting the charity’s ambitious growth plans by effectively stewarding existing trusts and foundation partners, as well as identifying, cultivating and securing new donors.

Key duties include:

• Manage a portfolio of Trust and Foundation prospects and donors from £1K - £100k level, to develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships.
• Develop and execute comprehensive prospect research and cultivation plans for new donors.
• Develop stewardship plans tailored to the needs the Charity’s existing Trust and Foundations donors.
• Work proactively with the Director of Fundraising to identify new funding opportunities and to cultivate new major Trust & Foundations prospects.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience for this role:

• Tangible experience of generating income from UK based Trusts & Foundations
•  A strong track record of writing compelling grant applications & bids, utilising effective storytelling to secure funds.
• Evidence of building and developing a prospect pipeline within Trusts.
• Strong prospect research experience.
• Excellent project management skills.

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 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.

Salary: £30,000 -£38,000per annum (additional £2,000 London weighting)

Contract type: Permanent- Part time or Full time (minimum 4 days a week). 

Location: London or Birmingham.

Hybrid: 1 day per week in regional office

As our Trusts and Foundations Manager you will support the development and stewardship of fundraising from trusts and foundations, including corporate and major-donor trusts, so that we can secure the resources and build the partnerships we need to fulfil these aims and deliver our mission. You will join at a moment of momentum – we have increased our income year on year over the last three years, diversifying our sources and moving a greater proportion of funding to multiyear and unrestricted streams.

We are seeking a candidate who will champion the transformative impact of Essential Skills on young people from under-represented background and the need to move funding and focus to them, bringing funding partners together behind this shared mission.

Key Responsibilities: 

· Manage our relationships with existing and past funders, through engaging and high-integrity stewardship and communications

· Track trust and foundation developments to identify new fundraising opportunities from independent trusts and foundations, including those associated with major donors and businesses.

· Identify new prospects and build a strong pipeline of potential funders through desk research, social media, events, network mapping and building personal networks 

· Develop strong case of support, using impact data and case studies alongside external evaluations to communicate Envisions works

· Lead on writing trust and foundation applications that support our three-year plan, focussing on applications valued between 4 and 6 digits.

· Manage the reporting and feedback requirements of our trust and foundation portfolio.

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

· Previous experience of successful fundraising from Trusts & Foundations

· Experience of developing high quality case for support and/ or tailored proposals for funding

· Demonstratable success in building and maintaining relationships with new & existing funders, including prospect research experience 

· Experience of project management– highly organised, with the ability to work with initiative and manage your own time to meet deadlines 

· Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture​

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.  

To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online. 

Deadline - Midnight 18th February  

Please note: 

-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. 

- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful. 

- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged. 

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application. 

The Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF) is looking for an experienced fundraiser to play a pivotal role in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and other philanthropic sources. This role is essential in ensuring the long-term sustainability of HTF’s vital work in responding to human trafficking and modern slavery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successful bid-writing, a strong interest in HTF’s mission, and the drive and organisational skills to thrive in a small, dynamic, and highly effective team.

Employment Type: Part-Time (2 days per week), up to one-year fixed term contract. Option for Consultant or Staff Position

Key responsibilities:

Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:

• · Proactively identify relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies aligned with HTF’s mission
• · Cultivate connections with prospective trusts and donors
• · Develop a strong pipeline of funding prospects

Bid-Writing and Grant Applications:

• · Craft compelling, high-quality tailored funding proposals and grant applications
• · Ensure applications align with funders' priorities and HTF’s strategic objectives
• · Maintain accurate records of fundraising efforts and communications

Relationship Management:

• · Build and maintain relationships with key funders and donors
• · Work with the Director of Operations to provide timely updates and reports to funders, demonstrating the impact of their support

Financial Planning and Forecasting:

• · Work with the Director of Operations to develop financial forecasts and funding strategies
• · Track income targets and report on fundraising progress

Person Specification

We are seeking a proactive fundraising professional who will understand HTF’s unique work in order to develop targeted funding applications and ensure HTF’s long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• · Proven experience in trust and foundation fundraising with a successful track record in securing grants
• · Strong bid-writing skills with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive proposals tailored to the interests of the specific funder and the needs of HTF
• · Experience in developing and managing a funding pipeline
• · Ability to build and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders
• · Excellent communication and organisational skills
• · Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and demonstrate initiative

Desirable:

• · Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• · Knowledge of the anti-trafficking and modern slavery sector
• · Experience in fundraising for policy-focused or non-frontline charities

Application deadline: Friday 21st February. Early applications may lead to early consultation. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on application forms. No Agencies Please

About Us:

Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children across the UK. Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Specialist Nurse and fundraising is core to achieving this. 

Job Descripton:

The role’s main task is to maximise income from trusts by the creation of high-quality applications and reports to funders, and by providing excellent account management and cross-team collaboration.  We want someone who shares our core values of being child focussed, sparky, empowering, resourceful and kind and who can live by the ethos of who Roald Dahl was and what he is delivering through his legacy. This is an exciting opportuntiy for someone who is flexible, has excellent organisation skills and wants to be part of a supportive, marvellous team.

Key Responsibilities:

Supported by the Head of Development and the rest of the team:

- Trust Research: Proactively identify trusts and research them for suitability.

- Trust Applications: Gather information, curate it and write it up into informative, engaging, high quality applications, giving trusts the opportunity to fund our work.

- Trusts relationships: Build relationships with our funders through letters, email, telephone calls and face to face engagements.  Provide high quality account management, maximising income generation and relationshio longevity.

- Reporting: Gather the necessary information to compile reports that give funders real insight into what they have achieved. 

- Support the rest of the team: To gain experience and maximise fundraising opportunities, you will support other members of the fundraising and communications team in their work - whether that is gathering information for an application, administration, proof-reading a report, or helping with an event.

- Additional areas : With the support of more senior staff, participate in the development of strategy, planning and tactics in relation to trusts fundraising. 

These responsibilities are subject to review and may be varied in emphasis depending on operational requirements.

Person Specification:

- Minimum one year experience working or volunteering for a charity.

- Experience in writing successful bids and securing income, ideally from trusts.

- The ability to take complex information and translate this into persuasive written communication.

- Solid research skills, which can be applied to identification of suitable new prospects for our funding pipeline.

- Ability to operate in a highly cohesive, high performing team based on the principles of trust, mutual respect, and empowerment.

- Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting workloads successfully.

- A high level of competence in using Microsoft Office software notably Excel, Word and generic databases. 

Other Information:

• Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

• The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a probation period. 

• Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to giving equal opportunity to everyone, regardless of background. While our offices are not currently accessible for people with significant mobility difficulties, we will make all reasonable adjustments to allow the most suitable candidate to perform their role effectively. 

• The post holder will have the right to work in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the highly motivated Development Team at Wales’ leading producing theatre, Theatr Clwyd, following our major capital redevelopment. Working closely with the Capital Campaign Director and Head of Development, the Trusts & Foundations Manager will maximise income from trusts, foundations and statutory sources to support the company’s strategic priorities.

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Development, the Trusts and Foundations Manager is responsible for developing and delivering a strategy to support the growth of income from trusts and foundations to support the organisation's revenue needs and special projects. The development team at Theatr Clwyd are responsible for all philanthropic donations to the organisation including the Music Service and William Aston Hall. They have an annual revenue target of £480,0000, commencing financial year 25/26. This will be made up of mixed income from trusts and foundations, individuals and corporates. The team comprises a Head of Development, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Development Assistant, and is supported by a Development Director with some responsibility for major Trust and Foundation fundraising (revenue plus special projects, which sit outside of the department’s core fundraising priorities).

About Us

Theatr Clwyd is a cultural hub, producing world-class theatre in the hills of North Wales. Since 1976 we have been serving our communities and delivering the highest quality theatre and arts experience for the people of North Wales and beyond.

Our mission is increasingly important to us in all that we do.

To make the world a happier place, one moment at a time.

We are fortunate enough to be one of very few theatres in the UK to build sets, make costumes, paint scenery and create props inhouse. These essential theatre making skills ensure that we can push theatrical boundaries to create stunning shows from the seed of a writer’s imagination. Since 2018 this has been recognised by the theatre industry with awards from UK Theatre, The Stage and the Olivier’s.

The development of theatre makers in our community is key to sustaining Wales and the UK’s cultural sector. We have spaces for writers and companies dovetailed with technical apprenticeships and trainee directors to create a building which supports emerging creatives in developing artistic excellence.

We use our skills to underpin social transformation in our communities. We creatively address social and educational challenges such as youth justice while bridging social and economic divides. We recognise the immediate impact and long term benefits the arts can provide to aid psychological and physical wellbeing. We collaborate with Wales’ largest NHS health board and local social services to meet the challenges facing health and social care by supporting our communities.

We have a recent annual turnover of around £7m and are funded by a combination of Arts Council Wales, Flintshire County Council, box office ticket sales, commercial income and fundraising from individuals, trusts and foundations and corporate sponsorship.

Contract Type - Permanent
Family - Experience
Team Specialism - Development
Hours - 37 hours per week
Starting Salary - £31,000
Salary Grade - M1
Reports to - Capital Campaign Director

The Trusts and Grants Manager will develop and implement a strategy to grow income from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. This role requires a highly organised, results-driven individual with excellent written communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with funders.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants, be confident in designing persuasive proposals, and can analyse financial and project data to ensure accurate reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a tangible difference to the lives of people living with migraine.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.

Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.3m in 2024. Working closely with the Trusts Manager and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally.

As The Trusts Officer, you will manage your own portfolio of Small Trust donors and take ownership of bi-annual mailings to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the team with excellent financial data management to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation and gift acknowledgment.

You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you – with support from the team – to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working policy, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 9th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 17th February 2025

For more information on the role, please download the Recruitment Pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be supporting a national charity in their search for a Trusts and Foundations Manager.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will be responsible for researching prospective supporters and building relationships to create a pipeline of prospects, with a focus on large trust funders (five and six figure annual and multi-year grants). You will work in partnership with colleagues across the charity, develop high quality, inspiring bids that meet agreed charity long-term plans to ensure that applications stand a strong chance of success. Work with project managers to produce timely high quality reports for funders, managing risk and communicating any changes in plan as needed. You will also manage the Grants Co-ordinator, who is responsible for the charity's thriving programme of small-medium sized gifts.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Proven experience of securing large (£30,000 - £100,000+) grants
• Delivering high quality reporting to funders
• Proven track record of developing relationships and exceeding fundraising targets
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills for drafting compelling bids, cases for support, reports, and briefings

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.

Salary: £40,000
Permanent, Full-time (4 days per week is also considered)
Location: SW London, with hybrid working

Deadline - Monday 10th February at 9am
Application process - CV and Cover Letter

Interviews will be held on 19th and 20th February.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Waiting for the perfect opportunity to step up as a Trusts Manager? We’re delighted as always to be working with a national health charity as they look for a driven Trusts Manager to join their team.

You will be joining a growing team and have significant impact by driving the delivery of a diverse portfolio of partnerships with grant makers, building strategic relationships with donors funding operations across the UK. This role will also see you identifying and securing new partners & Trusts for the charity, with a focus on multi-year funding.

This is a lovely opportunity to step into an amazing health & campaigning charity to lead and inspire a small team, with two direct line reports.

As Trusts Manager, you will need:

• Experience of successfully securing six to seven figure multi-year funding from major grant funders and charitable foundations
• Experience of researching and developing relationships with senior stakeholders plus current and prospective funding partners
• Track record of managing and developing successful teams

Salary: £43,000 - £45,000
Contract: Permanent – Full time.
Location: London - Hybrid, but will consider more flexibility
Deadline: Reviewing on rolling basis

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]. 

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

Are you passionate about challenging poverty and inequality? Do you have the ambition and drive to make a difference as a key senior leader at Toynbee Hall, a charity that for over 130 years has been the pioneer for social action and change, championing a fairer future for everyone in the heart of East London and beyond?

Most importantly, can you convince others of the value of our work, and secure the investment and support we need to help people and communities change their futures for the better?

If your answer is yes, Toynbee Hall is looking for an experienced, proactive Trusts and Grants Manager to join our diverse team.

This exciting role offers a superb opportunity for a dynamic fundraiser to lead and develop this crucial income stream. With exceptional relationship management and written skills, and proven experience of raising six-figure plus grants, you will manage strategic relationships with trusts, grant makers and statutory funders, maximising income to help combat the causes and impact of poverty – and to inspire the next generation of social activists

Key Responsibilities

Donor management

• Write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified
• Create and maintain a schedule of approaches to new, lapsed, and existing funders; developing, writing, and delivering creative and engaging proposals in line with the objectives and criteria of each funder
• Work collaboratively across teams and areas of operation identifying new funding opportunities, reporting on impact and evaluation
• Develop and implement a programme and methodology of approaches to small, medium and large trusts
• Work toward an agreed annual work plan meeting targets and milestones; prioritising workload and planning activity.

Identifying funding opportunities to ensure that our charity broadens awareness of and funding for our vital work

• Identify and research a comprehensive pipeline of realistic funding opportunities including trusts and corporate foundations
• Maintain a broad knowledge of the organisation’s funding needs
• Liaise closely with senior managers and teams to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals
• Approach funders, develop and maintain new relationships and access new fundraising opportunities
• Regularly research new opportunities via cold trusts

Developing strong relationships with funders

• Develop and maintain stewardship plans to keep all funders engaged with the impact of their support, including managing visits
• Report to key funders on progress, expenditure, and future plans
• Working with delivery and management staff to ensure that funder objectives and monitoring requirements are met
• Maintain accurate records and information about funders on Raiser’s Edge NXT and in communication with the finance team
• Identify and initiate opportunities for funders to engage with Toynbee Hall beyond their funded project

Strategic

•  Plan and deliver individual fundraising projects; developing new fundraising ideas and engaging internal and external stakeholders to deliver them
• Work with Head of Fundraising to report and forecast progress against established targets for income, research, and relationship development
• Stay informed of developments and trends in fundraising by monitoring sector news and networking with appropriate organisations
• Work with Executive team and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) to leverage their contacts and expertise

Team responsibility

• Develop and maintain mutually supportive internal relationships with project teams, finance, monitoring and senior management
• Work in line with the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, Fundraising Regulator
  and GDPR, fulfilling any additional legal requirements related to this function of fundraising 

• Take responsibility for your personal development and seek out opportunities for support and development

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Fundraising Executive to support us in delivering the outcomes of our Fundraising Strategy. This role will focus on income generation from Trusts and Foundations and involve bid writing, contributing to the development of a strong pipeline, nurturing current funding relationships and meeting reporting deadlines. We are looking for a highly-motivated and organised individual with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be passionate about our mission to empower care leavers and at-risk young people to lead successful, independent lives. They will have a drive to develop their skills in fundraising and have the desire to progress within the organisation.

You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining the small trusts portfolio to maximise income generation (circa 200k), submitting bids under £20k and stewarding funders. You’ll work closely with the Partnership Manager and the Prospect Research and Data Officer to identify funders and submit compelling proposals that accurately reflect both funder criteria and organisational funding priorities. 

You’ll work with colleagues across the charity to ensure grant conditions are met and deliver excellent stewardship practices.

You’ll be a highly organised individual, with experience of managing and delivering a high-volume trust portfolio. 

You’ll have excellent communication skills and will be able to prioritise workload and manage time effectively. Your naturally collaborative approach to team working is balanced by accountability and a proactive, independent attitude.

Salary: £25,849-£26,908 (Inc. London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (OId Street) – Hybrid or Remote
Closing date: Rolling

We’re working on a Trusts Officer role with the brilliant Speech and Language UK, reporting in to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. Speech and Language UK does incredible work supporting young people who face challenges with talking and understanding words. They fund a variety of programmes from tools and training for teachers to use in the classroom, to resources and guidance for young people and their families, to public campaigning and awareness-building work.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with a warm portfolio of small trusts, as well as researching new trusts funding opportunities to support the growth of the Trusts and Foundations team’s income.

To be successful as the Trusts Officer, you will need:

• Experience of public fundraising within the charity sector.
• Demonstrable aptitude for developing relationships and working collaboratively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clarity, tact and the ability to adapt communication to suit your audience.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

About Five Talents 

Since we began, Five Talents has supported over 290,000 families globally to grow their incomes and provide for their families. We work in partnership with local organisations in east and central Africa to set up Savings Groups through which members can take small loans. Alongside Savings Group development, members also participate in literacy, numeracy, money management and business skills training. Consequently, members develop small businesses enabling families to send their children to school, visit the clinic when they are sick and become more resilient to crises such as drought or Coronavirus. Our role is to enable them to be ‘agents of their own change’ and equip the Groups to continue operating independently long after Five Talents’ support ends. 

Five Talents has grown its income significantly over recent years despite the global and domestic challenges throughout that period, and we are determined to scale up even further. We know demand for our programmes will be higher than ever as communities seek to re-build their businesses and communities, and build resilience to drought and food insecurity. 

We are the Anglican Church's microfinance charity, founded as a Christian response to global poverty - but of course people of all faiths (and none) join our programmes.

About this role 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about international development to join our small Five Talents team to help us achieve our ambitious goals, and particularly to support our Trusts Fundraising team. 

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic individual to help the team achieve ambitious growth targets in Trusts & Foundations income. We are particularly interested in applications from those who have an interest in international development and/or have some previous fundraising experience. 

We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams. We are committed to conscious inclusion that helps build connection and shared purpose across the team. We believe that the more diverse we are, the better we become and we seek a range of voices and perspectives to enrich all that we do. 

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. 

We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

There is no requirement for international travel for this post. However, it is highly recommended that all staff members visit programmes at least once every two years.

You will join us at an exciting time as we expand our programmes across eastern Africa and beyond. There will be scope for the right person to progress in the role according to their own strengths, and to grow with us. We believe our staff are our best and most important asset, and we’ll invest in developing your talents as you invest your talents in us. 

Job Description 

The post-holder will support the work of all the UK Team (currently 9 staff), but will predominantly work within the Trusts & Foundations Team to identify and research funding prospects; draft grant applications and reports; and maintain our fundraising pipeline and key funder relationships. In addition to this, the post-holder will support CRM and donor-care administration as well as bringing their own initiative and ideas to raise the charity’s profile.

Role Responsibilities 

Fundraising: Supporting the Trusts & Foundations cycle (80%)

Working with the Director of Trusts Fundraising you will: 

• Draft high quality, persuasive applications to grant-makers.

• Draft high quality reports for grant-makers and other donors. This will include liaising with in-country Programme Teams and the Global Programme Team to ensure accurate data is used to inform existing and potential donors.

• Identify and research new opportunities for funding partnerships with trusts and foundations and other potential new donors / partners.

• Build long-term relationships with new and existing trusts and foundations representatives to ensure their objectives are met.

• Write reports for funding, including supporting the major donor team as required.

• Creating tailored thank you/grant acknowledgement letters for the T&F Team.

• Maintaining accurate records of T&F’s and their donations on Salesforce.

Administrative support (20%)

Working with the senior leaders, you will assist with: 

• Managing the Salesforce CRM database, logging donations and running reports when required.

• Working with the comms team to ensure donors are thanked promptly. 

• Ensuring the smooth running of the office, including for example supporting logistics for events and overseas trips, and other tasks and projects which from time to time need action, bearing in mind the flexibility needed in a small team in a growing organisation.

Person profile 

Essential and Demonstrable:

• Research and report writing experience.

• Strong interest in and passion for international development and social justice.

• Sympathetic to and passionate about Five Talents’ vision, programmes and core values.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive applications to different prospects and compelling, concise copy.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with and engage with people of all backgrounds, faiths and cultures, in person, on the phone and in writing.

• Highly organised with an eye for detail, and able to self-manage and prioritise.

• Creative flair with the initiative to generate, research, develop and deliver new ideas to support fundraising strategies.

• Experience of working to deadlines, targets and KPIs.

• Team player with self-awareness and flexibility.

Desirable:

• Salesforce or similar CRM experience.

• Relevant qualification in the field of International Development.

• Fundraising experience.

• The role does not require international travel, but you may be requested to assist on an overseas visit. Therefore, willingness to travel to programme countries is desirable.
   

Five Talents UK has six values:

1. Empowerment: We believe in people's ability to build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
2. Sustainability: We take the long view and commit to long-term, ethical and community-led initiatives.
3. Inclusivity: We put people first; meeting people where they are, adapting to people’s needs and listening to differing voices.
4. Courage: We are open, adaptive, and continuously learning from the communities we work with.
5. Respect: In delivering our mission we are not acting as the heroes, but seeking to work with communities as true partners.
6. Faith: Our faith inspires hope, informs our vision for the future and grounds our commitment to serve those communities most disadvantaged.

Terms and Conditions 

This is a full-time permanent role. We have a Dynamic Working Policy - the aim of which is to support employees to create a balanced life, supporting their overall wellbeing and professional success: accepting that this will look different for different roles.  Your contractual base of work will be the Five Talents office in the City of London - however your dynamic working arrangements will be informally agreed and reviewed as part of an ongoing dialogue with your line manager, allowing swift adaptability based on the needs of Five Talents, the staff team and the employee. 

The role comes with a generous employer pension contribution of 10%, and 25 days of annual leave.