Location: Hybrid working in London (minimum 4 days per month in the office) or Homebased (with regular travel to London). This role will lead on implementing and developing their strategy to grow income from these sources, reporting to and working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships to maximise opportunities for new and existing Trusts and Foundations support.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Trusts and Foundations fundraiser to personally lead on developing opportunities worth £50k to £1m+. You'll play a crucial role in securing six and seven-figure multi-year funding to support older people living in financial hardship.
Trusts and Foundations fundraising is a relatively established income stream for the charity, with some strong existing relationships. However, there is significant headroom for this to grow, with the Trusts and Foundations Manager driving pipeline development to identify new prospects, secure uplift and take the lead on renewal activity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading the development of six to seven figure multiyear funding from trusts and foundations with a relationship led approach
* Managing and developing the Senior Trusts Officer to support the development of their portfolio of funders
* Ensuring excellent levels of donor stewardship to retain and grow funder relationships, providing first class cultivation plans and account management
* Ownership of the Trusts and Foundations programme, establishing robust strategies that enable growth and deep donor engagement
Requirements:
* Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, with a track record of managing and securing six-figure gifts
* Demonstrable success in growing and managing large funding portfolios and securing multi-year commitments
* Strong relationship-building and stewardship skills to retain and uplift existing funders
* Strategic thinker with an ability to identify and develop new funding opportunities
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging funders and internal teams effectively
* Ambitious and proactive, with a focus on delivering measurable growth with a collaborative approach
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. The role also requires a basic DBS certificate.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to enable you to engage with the application process, please let us know.
The salary for this role is £46,227 if based in London with a minimum of 4 days per month in the office, or £41,607 if home based with regular travel to London for monthly and quarterly meetings. Alongside a highly flexible working culture, Independent Age offers a generous benefits package including: employer pension contributions of up to 10%, 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, flexible working patterns and enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
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