Trust and Foundaction Stategy Enhancement
* Develop and execute a trust fundraising strategy to increase income and position the Charity as a credible, evidence-led delivery partner for funders
* Meet income targets aligned with the Charity's growth strategy, to fund both core programmes and capital projects, prioritising multi-year funding opportunities
* Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders, ensuring regular and meaningful engagement
* Craft compelling, tailored proposals, applications, and cases for support to secure major grants
Team Leadership & Development
* Recruit a Trust Fundraiser and Prospect Researcher to support with identifying and evaluating potential donors
* Build a collaborative and inclusive team culture that values equity, wellbeing, and shared purpose.
Relationship Management
* Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and prospective trusts and foundations, ensuring they remain engaged with the charity’s five-year Impact Strategy
* Provide exceptional reporting to funders, showcasing the impact of their contributions through updates, case studies, and financial reports
* Represent the charity at meetings, events, and site visits to inspire and engage potential funders
Reporting & Compliance
* Monitor and evaluate the performance of trust fundraising activities, providing detailed reports to Senior Leadership and funders, as required
* Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and best practices
Collaboration and Coordination
* Work closely with the Programme Manager and Capital Appeal Manager to develop well-costed, fundable programmes aligned with strategic priorities and with measurable outcomes
* Work closely with wider internal teams, including Programmes, Service Delivery, Finance, and Communications, to gather information, align messaging, and ensure funding requirements are met
* Collaborate with colleagues across other income streams to maximise cross-team opportunities and share insights on high-value prospects
* Ensure accurate record-keeping and tracking of relationships, proposals, and outcomes using the Charity’s CRM system
Knowledge & Experience
* Proven track record of securing five and six figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or institutional funders, including cold prospects, demonstrating confidence in donor acquisition
* Skilled in network mapping, prospect research and business development
* Demonstrable experience of working on major capital appeals or high-value fundraising campaigns
* Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive and tailored funding applications
* Strong research and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities and align them with strategic priorities
* Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build and sustain long-term partnerships
* Experience using CRM systems to manage and track donor relationships and activities
* Experience in securing multi-year funding (desirable)
* Experience in line management, with the ability to motivate staff and nurture talent (desirable)