Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts (Part-time, remote)
Organisation: Gilgal Birmingham
Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 FTE (pro rata £21,000 – £24,000 depending on experience)
Our Location: Birmingham
Closing Date: Monday 15th December
Gilgal Birmingham is a specialist domestic abuse charity providing refuge accommodation and community-based support for women and children at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse. We offer emergency refuge spaces and a growing range of outreach services that help women rebuild their lives, access safety, and move towards independence.
We are seeking a Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts to secure and manage the funding that enables this vital work. This is a key strategic role leading our grants, trusts, statutory funding and corporate income pipeline, working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team. You will be responsible for prospect research, high-quality bid writing, reporting, and building strong relationships with funders and partners. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can manage the full fundraising lifecycle and contribute to the growth of a life-changing service.
This is a part-time, remote position, but hybrid working in our Birmingham office is also an option.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
* Work with the CEO to implement Gilgal’s Fundraising and Income Generation Strategy.
* Develop and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporate partners.
* Prepare a rolling income generation plan with timelines and bid targets.
* Support the CEO in identifying opportunities for partnership bids and collaborative tenders.
Grants and Trusts
* Research and identify suitable funding opportunities aligned with Gilgal’s priorities.
* Develop strong, evidence-based funding proposals with clear outcomes and robust budgets.
* Coordinate with service leads and finance staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Manage the full bid lifecycle, from identification through to submission, monitoring, and evaluation.
* Maintain a funding tracker with deadlines, progress updates, and reporting requirements.
Relationship Management
* Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, trusts, commissioners, and partners.
* Provide ongoing updates to funders to strengthen long-term partnerships.
* Attend relevant meetings, events, and briefings.
Reporting and Monitoring
* Produce clear, impact-focused reports for funders and stakeholders.
* Work with colleagues to collect and analyse outcomes data to inform bids and reporting.
* Review successful and unsuccessful bids to identify trends and improve future applications.
* Support the CEO and Finance Director in aligning budgets with funder requirements.
* Contribute to regular Funding Overview Reports and Income Generation Plans for the Board.
Corporate and Individual Fundraising Support
* Support the CEO in developing relationships with corporate partners and donors.
* Contribute to wider fundraising initiatives as needed.
Other Responsibilities
* Uphold confidentiality and data protection in line with Gilgal’s policies and the Data Protection Act.
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Contribute to organisational planning, evaluation, and policy development.
* Support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the CEO.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Proven track record in trusts and grants fundraising at a senior level.
* Experience in bid writing and grant management within the charity or public sector.
* Strong understanding of trust, foundation, and statutory funding landscapes.
* Excellent written communication and persuasive writing skills.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Financial literacy and ability to prepare project budgets.
* A collaborative, flexible, and motivated approach to work.
Desirable
* Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or similar.
* Experience using CRM or fundraising databases.
* Experience in the domestic abuse, housing, or social care sectors.
* Experience with corporate fundraising or CSR partnerships.
* Knowledge of impact measurement and theory of change.
* Knowledge of funders in Birmingham/West Midlands and/or with an interest in domestic abuse.
Due to the nature of our work, this post is open to women only and is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010). All appointments are subject to references and a DBS check.
To learn more about Gilgal Birmingham and the services we provide, visit www.gilgalbham.org.uk