Merrifield Consultants is delighted to partner with a brilliant social welfare charity, in the search for a Fundraising Manager (T&F, IG, Legacy).
The Fundraising Manager will play a central role in driving the charity’s growth by increasing income across Trusts & Foundations, Individual Giving, and Legacy. You will be a strong relationship builder and communicator, confident engaging senior stakeholders and securing five- and six-figure grants through compelling Trusts & Foundations applications.
Job Title: Fundraising Manager (T&F, IG, Legacy)
Organisation: Social Welfare Charity
Salary: £37,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1/2 days in the office per week
Closing Date: Reviewing applications on a rolling basis
Application Requirement: CV and Cover Letter
Responsibilities:
* Leading on applications and relationship management of Trusts and Foundations, working with Trusts and Foundations Officer and Head of Voluntary Fundraising to raise £2m from Trusts and Foundations each year.
* Managing campaigns and events to raise £200,000 across Appeals, Individual Giving, and Legacy per year.
* Developing & design excellent, high-quality applications, presentations, and pitches to secure 5,6 and 7 figure funding opportunities from Trusts & Foundations.
* Managing the development and implementation of our Individual Giving and Legacy Strategy providing regular data analysis & reporting on our progress.
* Providing excellent stewardship to existing donors including writing reports, arranging, planning and hosting visits for key stakeholders and ambassadors that inspire them to continue to support the charity.
Skills/Experience Required:
* Two years’ experience working in a charity fundraising environment.
* Proven track record of winning and/or managing 5 figure grants.
* Experience devising, planning and implementing fundraising appeals.
* Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage external stakeholders at all levels.
* Excellent written and communication skills with a good ability to write compelling and informative copy for reports, applications and external communications that are tailored to audience need.
* Ability to think strategically and develop innovative ideas to help us stand out to our existing and new donors.
If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of fundraising within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Please apply today or contact Moses Thomas-Johnson at Merrifield Consultants if you have any questions, moses.johnson@merrifieldconsultants.co.uk.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.