Trusts And Foundations Jobs

ROLE PURPOSE

The Trusts, Foundation and Corporate Partnerships 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 SGHC – Role Profile Page 3 of 3 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. Interviews will take place on Monday 13 January and be help in person

One-year fixed term contract, with the potential to extend or convert to permanent

Part-time initially (3/4 days per week) with the potential to increase to full-time in 2026

Hybrid working with the requirement to work at Embrace’s office, in High Wycombe, at least 2 times a month for team building purposes

Are you inspired to bring hope to some of the most excluded and marginalised people living in the Middle East?

Do you have the skills and passion to marry donor purpose with Embrace’s work through its Christian partners in the region and grow income to support this life transforming work?

Are you looking for a fresh new challenge in a role where your passion and experience would contribute to making a real difference to the lives of people and communities living in the Middle East?

If so, then we would like to hear from you.

Who we are…

In 2024, Embrace the Middle East celebrated 170 years of close partnership and relationship with local Christians who, through their churches and local civil society organisations, are serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities in the Middle East, of all faiths and none.

Ours is a vision of faith, hope and love in action: where there is a need for refuge, a home however temporary, for education, for safeguarding, for economic empowerment, for justice and human rights – we, with our partners, want to respond. We do this by building strong and lasting partnerships, nurtured by mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. To support this important work, we are looking for a Programme Funding Manager to secure significant and sustainable funding through matching donor’s purpose and values with Embrace’s programme and partnership strategy.

Recognising the philanthropy landscape is changing, we want to invest in building on the solid foundations that have been laid by the current major giving team with this new Programme Funding Manager (initially for 1 year). The focus of this new role will be to shift our trust and foundation fundraising approach towards developing thematic proposals, specifically funding Embrace’s Christian Partners to provide support for services including but not limited to; refugees, displaced communities fleeing violence, enable women's empowerment, psychosocial support for young people, education services, community development and emergency humanitarian relief. Never has there been a more poignant time to help and support people in this troubled region.

About the role:

The Programme Funding Manager will work closely with Embrace’s Director of Fundraising and Major Gift colleagues to secure £500,000 per annum from Major Donors, Trusts, Foundations and Corporates.

Working collaboratively with Embrace’s Programme and Partnerships colleagues, you will create, develop and agree funding proposals to support our partners with programming developments, around thematic proposals that fund work in multiple countries. This work will encompass, producing compelling, persuasive and professional applications to secure and renew funding. This will result in achieving substantial donations and long-term partnership with donors through excellent stewardship, characterised by clearly articulating to trusts, funder’s philanthropic interests, providing captivating reports to encourage the renewal and cultivation of potential and existing donations. You will develop and maintain an exemplary understanding of the context and challenges of Embrace’s Christian partners, deliver high quality applications to either achieve or exceed targets and ensure donors are professionally thanked and their support acknowledged as appropriate.

About you:

This role requires a proven understanding of successful programme design and ability to innovate our approach to fundraising from charitable trusts, foundations and corporate donors, coupled with pre-emptively writing pitch proposals that marry donor purpose, and an ability to present detailed reports illustrating the impact of Embrace’s work through its Christian partners in the region. Suitable candidates will be motivated and inspired to support Embrace’s Christian partners to transform lives and restore the dignity of the most excluded and marginalised, helping change the lives of marginalised people living with poverty, injustice, disability, trauma and displacement caused by conflict, and other challenges. You will have a sympathy for Embrace’s mission with the Christian faith and be comfortable working in a faith-inspired environment.

Suitable skills and experience include:

• A track record in developing new funding sources, writing applications and reporting on projects raising 5/6-figure sums for multi-year projects 
• Ability to identify potential new funding opportunities and have experience of writing detailed reports and delivering pitches on the phone and/or in person  
• A highly collaborative approach, a problem solver and lateral thinker  
• Willingness to travel to visit Embrace’s programmes in the Middle East (once or twice every 2 years)
• Translating strategy into cases for funding support  
• A propositional / front-footed approach, proactively prioritising workload to deliver multiple projects at the same high standard  
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills with proven track record in face-to-face pitching to prospects and the ability to present orally and in writing   
• Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches  
• Competent level of computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and CRM system 
• Self-motivated, be able to work from home and be able to travel to London and other areas as required  
• Show a sense of responsibility and commitment to organisational excellence with integrity, honesty and professionalism 

Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East….

• To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements. This includes flexitime and home-working arrangements
• Flexitime - start work between 7:30am – 10:00am and finish between 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Our core collaborative working hours are between 10:00am to 3:00pm
• Working from home allowance of £312 per annum
• Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%
• Holiday - 32 days, including 8 bank holidays and a day off work for your birthday – rising to 33 days after 5 years' service and 34 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year
• Life Assurance - 3x salary
• Access to retail discount portal
• Employee Assistant Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) - available 24 /7, 365 days a year
• Training and development programme for all employees
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing

How to apply:

To apply online, please visit our website and go to ‘Job Opportunities’.

Closing date: 9 January 2025.

We aim to contact all shortlisted candidates either before or shortly after the closing date.

Embrace the Middle East provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

Thank you for your interest in Embrace the Middle East.

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising journey? Are you committed to making a difference for children and young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, values-driven communities? Then this could be the change you are looking for!

We are recruiting a Senior Fundraising Officer, with experience of working with trusts and foundations, and statutory funding. Working alongside our Head of Partnerships and Communications and Marketing Lead, you will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing winning bids and nuturing relationships with funders, to help resource our mission, to help every child to succeed. We are a small, supportive team that invest in our staff teams professional and personal development and wellbeing.

The Winch is an ambitious youth and community charity based in Camden, London. We deliver a 'cradle to community' offer, supporting children and their families from birth to their transitions to adulthood, and beyond. 

We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager wanting to take ownership for strategy development, or a specialist seeking to take the next step in their career. With experience in grant funding – from trusts, foundations or government – you will build on EngineeringUK’s pipeline of prospective funders, take the lead on developing proposals, and relationship-manage our most significant funders to have a direct impact on our mission to increase the number and diversity of young people enabled to choose engineering and technology careers.

We are looking for a self-starter with an approach to collaboration which gets the most out of colleagues when working on cross-department projects. You will have persuasive writing skills, with the ability to condense technical information into something impactful and easy to understand. You will also have strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, and prioritise the things which will best achieve our strategic goals. Most importantly, you will live EngineeringUK’s values, will be committed to our mission, and have a passion for fundraising.

About EngineeringUK

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.

Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.

Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision
• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment
• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding
• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Trusts & Foundations specialist to expand EngineeringUK’s relationships in this field and develop grant-funding as a core income stream for our work. We receive significant funding from grant funders already but are looking to scale this income stream. This gives the successful candidate the opportunity to have an early impact and have influence over the direction of our strategy for grant-funding.

Whilst this is currently the sole role focusing on this area, you would be supported by the Director of Business Development & Partnerships and the Chief Executive, both of whom have experience in this type of fundraising. Senior level engagement and support means we can be flexible to the level of experience of the successful candidate, making this role a great opportunity for an experienced Manager wanting to take ownership of a strategy, or for a Specialist looking to take their next step and develop their strategic skills.

The Trusts & Foundations Manager role will be part of the Business & Industry team (11 people), who have responsibility for all funding and industry relationships across EngineeringUK. The team works strategically with stakeholders across the engineering, technology and education sectors, to support our mission to increase the number and diversity of young people choosing engineering and technology careers. Opportunities for funding include our bursary programme, in-school programmes such as EnergyQuest and Climate Schools, Big Bang Programme, supporting our community of Code signatories, and developing new programmes.

Once funding is secured, the postholder will account manage the relationship and see the project through to contract-end. Therefore, in addition to being able to secure new funding, interest in and experience of delivering excellent account management is essential.

Whilst the core focus of the role will be on developing relationships with trusts & foundations, there may also be some opportunities to explore key relationships we hold in government, particularly for some larger projects we have on the horizon.

The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some travel in the UK.  We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a baseline of 2 days (or 40%) a week in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. We also offer core hours of 10am to 4pm. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.

Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Person specification

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Experience of identifying, securing and delivering grant-funding from trusts, foundations and/or government.
• Good understanding of the grant-giving environment, with the ability to quickly identify the spaces and conversations your organisation should be engaging in.
• Experience of building and prioritising a pipeline.
• Confidence securing introductions to new people and organisations in-person, virtually, and through written correspondence.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to condense detailed information and present it in a compelling and persuasive way for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport, understand, and respond to the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong record keeping, with experience of using a CRM for maintaining records and reporting.
• Ability to understand and present financial information for a funder.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and aptly with minimal supervision, whilst consulting as widely as appropriate when the situation warrants it and/or in line with organisational ways of working.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management.
• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable skills/competencies

• An understanding of education and/or STEM, especially in the funding environment, would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience of writing and delivering a strategy. 
• Financial management skills.
• Formal education qualifications are not required, but evidence of continuing professional development is very welcome.

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.  This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.  Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.

Applying for this role

Applications
 

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.
 

The deadline for applications is midday 12th January.

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form. 

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 14th January.  If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.

First interviews will be held on 17th January.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working
• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination

The British Asian Trust (BAT) is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the country, maximising the support of the South Asian diaspora to drive positive change across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Since the charity’s foundation, they have positively impacted the lives of almost 13 million people through their education, livelihoods, mental health, child protection, and conservation programmes.

The charity has experienced substantial growth, with annual turnover increasing from £6m in 2018/19 to £23m in 2021/22. The scale and complexity of the challenges in South Asia demand innovative and ambitious approaches to tackle them. BAT works in partnership with others to design and deliver programmes, raise funds and convene partnerships that combine new social finance tools, philanthropy and technology to deliver impact at scale.

This role will play a vital part in growing and diversifying income from Trusts and Foundations at all levels, spearheading new and existing partnerships with trusts and foundations, with a strong focus on securing new 6-7 figure partners. Key duties include:

• New Business Development: Proactively research, identify and pursue high value (6-7 figure) funding opportunities with Trusts and Foundation across the UK and other global markets, developing a robust multi-year growth pipeline for long term growth.
• Grant and Relationship Management: Maintain and develop a portfolio of high value Trust and Foundation donors to grow BAT’s programmes in South Asia, crafting tailored engagement strategies to stay up to date on donor focus areas and key trends.
• Team and Strategy Management: Line manage a Programme Fundraising Manager and Programme Fundraising Officer, fostering their professional development and enhancing team capacity alongside developing the team’s fundraising strategy for Trusts & Foundations.

 We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

• High-Value Trusts & Foundations: Significant experience of securing and managing high-value (6 and 7 figure) Trusts and Foundations within an international context.
• Team Development: Experience of line management of junior team members as well as driving a growth strategy.
• Pipeline Development: Significant experience of managing an opportunity pipeline, generation of new leads, and conversion of leads to funding.
• Proposal Development: Proven track record of writing compelling donor products and successful funding proposals.
• Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of global development issues, particularly in South Asia.

 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.
Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.

The Fundraising Team is tasked with helping Chance to Shine achieve its ambition. Securing new funding partnerships and the stewardship of existing donors across a range of funding streams: Corporate Partnerships, Events, Trusts and Foundations, Individual giving, and statutory funding to support the delivery of Chance to Shine programmes.

We are looking for an individual with experience of fundraising, ideally with Trusts and Foundations, with a motivation to drive real change for children and young people. The person in this role will have excellent writing and research skills and enjoy relationship building. The role does not require an understanding of cricket but does require an enthusiasm towards changing children and young people’s lives. 

This is an exciting time for growth within this highly motivated team and this role will play an integral part in our strategy building on our existing pipeline; working collaboratively to make a big impact. 

Purpose of the role  

The person in this role will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager to develop tailored and compelling fundraising proposals to existing and new funders, matching donor interests with Chance to Shine programmes. They will carry out research to identify and prioritise new Trusts that align with our mission. They will support the Fundraising team in a number of ways including the maintaining of accurate records of applications, writing applications, reports, thank you letters, data input and analysis, and creating compelling cases for support.

The role is based in the Chance to Shine office in London. We operate flexible working and as such team members currently work from the office on average about two days per week.

The post holder will:

• Lead on applications for grants up to £10,000 through effective research and cultivation, as well as through the creation of well-written and persuasive cases for support for Chance to Shine projects. 

• Develop and manage relationships with existing funders. 

• Have responsibility for an income target of c. £80-100k. 

Key responsibilities 

Fundraising 

• Apply to a range of Trusts and grant giving bodies who have the potential to give up to five figure annual grants, ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and that they meet Chance to Shine’s aims and objectives. 

• Develop and manage communications with a portfolio of existing supporters with a clear objective to renew support. 

• Liaise with operational colleagues to identify projects and priorities for funding, and in consultation with the Trusts & Foundations Manager develop them into compelling projects for funders. 

• Liaise with the operations and finance team to develop robust budgets for funding applications. 

• Manage a small grants programme seeking unrestricted funding from 4 figure grant funders. 

• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Fundraising Team to ensure fundraising income is maximised. 

• Assist with other fundraising tasks as required. 

Research 

• Research and identify prospective Trusts and other grant giving bodies whose aims and objectives are aligned with Chance to Shine and prepare a calendar of relevant and timely approaches. 

• Support in developing a strong trust funding and major grants pipeline, creating new Trust prospect recommendations and approaches. 

Relationship Building 

• Develop strong relationships with Trusts keeping supporters abreast of organisational priorities. 

• As required, plan and organise opportunities for Trust supporters to visit Chance to Shine projects and experience the programme first hand. 

• Be a representative for the charity at networking events where required. 

• Develop strong and effective internal relationships with colleagues in all teams, to support cross-team working. 

Monitoring and reporting 

• Work with the Operations team and Impact and Evaluation team to prepare reports as required by funders. 

• Regularly evaluate fundraising activity to ensure the pipeline is on track and take remedial action, if required. 

• Maintain effective records of key activities and contacts on Raiser's Edge. 

Key relationships 

The job holder will liaise with: 

• Fundraising team 

• Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications and Digital and Finance & Resources teams 

• Funders 

Skills, knowledge & personal competencies 

• Experience in fundraising and/or securing grants from Trusts and Foundations. 

• Experience of writing engaging copy and reports. Ideally, some experience of providing reports and updates for funders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Initiative to plan and achieve targets with strong motivation to succeed. 

• Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Enthusiastic and tenacious. 

• Good influencing and negotiation skills.

• Good team player.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good time management skills and able to work to tight deadlines.

• Good IT skills with experience of using MS Office Word, Excel. Desirable, but not essential, is experience working with Raisers Edge or an equivalent fundraising database.

• Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun. 

About Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex. 

We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families – the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell. 

Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are. 

We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up. 

About the role

In 2022 we launched our three-year strategic plan, which prioritised our activities to enable us to support more babies, children and teenagers. As we enter the final year of this strategy the charity continues to expand and develop its projects and services children all over Sussex.

This role will support the Head of Philanthropy in securing income in line with targets and developing relationships with Trust and Major Donor supporters, to ensure we can continue to deliver life-saving projects for children and young people across Sussex.

You’ll bring excellent organisational skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, evidence of brilliant relationship management skills and a passion and enthusiasm for fundraising. You’ll be part of a successful fundraising team that values wellbeing and champions teamwork, where our vision for children and young people is shared, and success is celebrated.

Duties of the role 

Supporting the charity to secure income from Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors:

Research

· Undertake regular research on Trust and Major Donors prospects and donors to identify trusts and individuals with propensity to give donations of £2,000 and above and with a fit to our aims and objectives and to deepen our understanding of interests and objectives.

· Work with the rest of the team and with Rockinghorse Trustees to ensure there is a system for new Trusts and potential Major Donors to be flagged to us.

· Keeping Trust and Major Donor pipeline information updated regularly on e-tapestry (fundraising database).

Engage

· Develop bespoke action plans for an agreed number of Trust and Major Donor prospects and supporters to help us engage, cultivate and solicit donations.

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to design and deliver bespoke cultivation events and experiences.

· Assist the Head of Development and Philanthropy with developing introductions into Trustee networks, based on network mapping exercises already conducted.

Cultivation

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to manage our relationship with an agreed number of Major Donor prospects to help us grow our supporter base.

· In collaboration with the Head of Development and Philanthropy, develop a stewardship programme for an agreed number of warm trust supporters, ensuing regular and inspiring feedback and updates on our work, which connect supporters to the difference they make.

· Plan and attend bespoke project visits with prospects and donors.

· Create bespoke feedback reports and updates.

· Plan and manage an annual supporter thank you event for Rockinghorse supporters across all teams.

Ask

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to make an agreed number of Trust applications to warm and cold trust prospects throughout the year.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy and the Chief Executive Officer to make financial asks of our prospective Major Donor supporters based on the right project, at the right time.

· Create and develop compelling cases for support based on our projects.

Supporting the charity to deliver brilliant, funded projects that support children and their families:

Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year – supporting sick and disabled babies, children, young people and their families in hospitals in Sussex.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy to ensure we have enough projects that fit the Trusts and Major Donor prospects in our pipeline.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy to design and develop innovative new projects to support asks to our Major Donor supporters.

· Work with Projects Manager and project leads to ensure everyone is aware of the level of feedback and evaluation required for projects funded by Trust and Major Donor supporters and to ensure that we receive regular updates from project leads.

· Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and project leads to build up a bank of case studies, quotes and stories we can use to feed back to donors.

 Support the operations of the charity more widely:

· Model excellent conduct and behaviours in line with the charity’s values and ethos.

· Carry out other such duties as may be required for the purposes of the charity; this will include working during evenings and weekends as required and the postholder would be expected to work flexibly to do so.

· There are travel requirements for this post (covering the whole of Sussex) to attend, put on events and meet with our supporters.

Person specification 

Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role: 

1. Experience and understanding of the principles of Trust and Major Donor fundraising (prospecting, research, making applications, making asks and stewardship).

2. Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party agencies.

3. Able to prioritise own workload effectively and confidence to work autonomously.

4. Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills.

5. Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities – able to engage with stakeholders quickly and effectively.

6. Ability to handle confidential donor information.

7. Experience of using customer relationship management platforms (Rockinghorse uses e-Tapestry).

8. Commitment to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity’s mission, vision and values.

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge: 

1. Experience managing communications and/or marketing to support fundraising engagement and support.

2. Previous work experience with a non-profit, or charitable organisation.

3. Experience of using MailChimp or other CRM & email platforms.

4. Experience of making applications to charitable trusts and managing relationships.

5. Experience of major donor giving, prospecting and stewardship.

Work skills you’ll need on the job: 

1. Brilliant organisational skills.

2. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication.

4. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.

5. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity: 

· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays. 

· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday. 

· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.

· Cycle to work scheme. 

· Competitive pension scheme. 

· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling. 

· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave. 

· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff. 

· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff. 

· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working. 

· Subsidised car parking in Brighton. 

· Access to Enterprise Car Club. 

Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all. 

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Application Process 

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the eight essential elements of the person specification.

Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the eight essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the five desirable criteria, please outline these too. 

If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.

All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.

Estimated Timeframes: 

· Application Deadline midnight 12th January 2025.

· Shortlisting w/c 13th January 2025. 

· Interviews will be Wednesday 22nd January 2025 in central Brighton.

Interviews will be with the CEO, the Head of Development & Philanthropy and Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).

The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.

The role will be available from 1st February 2025 onwards (depending on post holder’s availability).

To ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and promote diversity, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

Now recruiting for a Trust and Foundations Officer, with experience of securing funds in any sector who enjoys picking up the phone and building relationships with donors. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive team, working within an international federation that supports children and young people across the world.

You will have the opportunity to:

• manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors.
• write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds. 
• work with our network of international programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of international development.
• support colleagues with applications and reports to large funders, building experience of working with institutional partners. 

This role sits within the Programme Funding Team and suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and organisational skills with an interest in developing their knowledge of international development.

To Apply

Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 1st January 5pm UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic charity that provides support to those most at risk of exclusion through poverty, disability, isolation and exploitation.

This is an exciting time to join as Trusts and Foundations Manager as the charity have just launched their five-year strategy, which has growth at its heart and you will have the opportunity to play a vital part in this exciting phase of their development.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will support in the development and delivery of a seven-figure income target from new and existing trusts, foundations and statutory funders. You will research, identify, build and maintain relationships with appropriate funding sources. You will create an exciting vision and case for supports to attract a wide variety of high-value donors, securing six and seven figure grants. You will lead on the preparation of funding bids/applications, planning and managing the process. You will also act as account manager to funders maintaining a clear overview of funder reporting needs and produce high quality, professional funder reports that meet the grant terms and conditions.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Successful track record of meeting income targets.
• Flair for and interest in researching and prepare imaginative funding packages
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial control
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written

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: £42,000 (FTE)
Permanent, Part-time (28 hours)
Location: London with hybrid working

Deadline - Wednesday 8th January at 9am
Application process - CV and Cover Letter

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.

We are delighted to be partnering with The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust who are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to increase levels of engagement, interest and financial support from trusts and charitable foundations for the St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust.

St Martins is an iconic 300 year old church in Trafalgar Square in London, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust exists solely to raise money to support the costs of maintaining and conserving the historic buildings,  for developing new faith based initiatives and projects to support homeless people in London and for the advancement of their world class music programmes across the globe.

In this pivotal role, the new Trusts and Foundations Manager will focus on securing gifts through applications to trusts, foundations, livery companies and statutory funders. 

Primarily responsible for the management of an existing pipeline of a diverse pool of trusts and foundations, both existing and prospective, you will maximise philanthropic support for St Martin-in-the-Fields and its Trust. You will have:

• A proven track record in developing and writing high quality communications, (fundraising applications, proposals and impact reports).
• Specialised knowledge of trusts and grants fundraising and management.
• Effective relationship management, cultivation and stewardship of trust and foundation funders with the ability to continue to build a prospect pipeline based upon sound research techniques.
• An approach to thorough and meticulous attention to detail.

The role will require an individual with excellent organisational skills and creativity who is used to working at an efficient and effective pace and the ability to build strong working relationships with a broad range of people internally and externally. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual.  If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid - a blend of working between home and office (40/60)

Closing date: 20 January 2025

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment

Trusts and Foundations Manager

Join the 24-7 Prayer team!

We’re looking to recruit a skilled and strategic Trusts and Foundations Manager who is passionate about weaving stories and stats together in a way that inspires funders to support 24-7 Prayer. You’ll be someone who loves building genuine relationships with funders, can seek out new opportunities, manage numerous existing relationships to a high standard, and write compelling applications.   

In this role, you’ll bring experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You’ll have effective and excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for making funders feel truly connected to our movement. We are a relational movement and seek someone who both values and demonstrates authentic connection with people. Alongside this, you will have a personal passion for prayer, mission and justice.   

This role would suit someone with previous experience of working with grant makers, and we’d also be open to hearing from people with transferable skills.   

This role can be either based in our Woking office or a hybrid role. If hybrid, there is a requirement to attend mandatory in-person meetings at either our Woking office or Waverley Abbey House (averaging once a month). This role will also require occasional travel both nationally and internationally.

If you would like to apply for the role, please click on 'Apply Now' to complete the application form. When prompted in the application process, please upload*:
 
Your CV

A 1-page covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to work at 24-7 Prayer.

 *If you do not upload both pieces of documentation your application will not be taken further. Please note: all applicants must have an existing legal status to work and reside in the UK. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 5 January 2025 
Interview date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (in person in Woking) 

Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian with a living relationship with God, living in accordance to biblical principles. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 

About the organisation: 24-7 Prayer began as one simple prayer meeting in 1999, and is now an international, interdenominational movement, reviving the church and rewiring the culture through non-stop night and day prayer. From apps and courses to prayer rooms and blogs; we exist to help people pray.

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Are you passionate about children’s literacy? Do you want to use your fundraising skills and experience to enable opportunity for children living with little or no access to books and reading? Can you help us to create a home environment where reading for pleasure is part of the fabric of family life? If so, read on - we may have just the job for you here at Doorstep Library!

We are looking for a passionate and astute fundraiser, able to make and develop relationships with stakeholders and manage funding portfolios. You will have a flair for communicating, in writing and in person, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to spot and develop an opportunity. This is an exciting and varied role, where you wil see our projects first hand and the difference that we make.

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.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic charity that provides emotional, financial and practical support to their community. They are searching for a Fundraiser (Trusts and Foundations) to join their team.

As Fundraiser (Trusts and Foundations), you will research and identify charitable trusts which may provide future financial support to the charity whilst maximising the potential for giving from trusts with which the Charity already has a relationship. You will prepare, submit and monitor applications to charitable trusts including the maintenance of records of applications, grant receipts and successful/failed submissions. You will also ensure Trusts are thanked for donations in timely fashion.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Experience of successful trust fundraising.
• Understanding of fundraising disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills, whether face to face, by telephone, virtual calls or in writing.
• Ability to convey complex information accurately, succinctly and engagingly.

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: £34,000
Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Oxford, with hybrid working.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please send your CV to Dominic ASAP.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.