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Trusts and Philanthropy Executive
Amy Recruitment Partner
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraising and Philanthropy Executive to join our client's fundraising team. In this new role, you will be responsible for securing funds from trusts, foundations, and individual donors. The successful candidate will have a passion for making a difference, strong writing skills, and experience in relationship management, grant applications, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Trusts and Foundations Fundraising
- Research, identify, and engage with a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations that align with the charity's goals.
- Prepare and submit compelling grant applications, funding proposals, and reports tailored to each funder’s requirements.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with trusts and foundations, ensuring timely updates, acknowledgments, and impact reports.
- Maintain an up-to-date calendar of deadlines for grant submissions and reporting, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines.
Philanthropy and Major Donor Engagement
- Build and nurture existing relationships with major donors, ensuring a personalized and strategic approach to donor stewardship.
- Work closely with senior leadership to identify and develop opportunities to secure gifts.
Research and Strategy
- Conduct ongoing research to identify new fundraising opportunities, including emerging trends in philanthropy.
- Develop strategies to enhance and grow the charity’s trusts and major donor portfolios.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of trust and philanthropy income streams, providing regular reports to senior management.
Collaboration and Cross-functional Work
- Ensure smooth internal processes for grant management, and written proposals.
- Support the overall fundraising strategy by contributing to team meetings, sharing insights, and collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects.
Key Skills and Experience
- Proven track record of successful trust and foundation fundraising, with a strong understanding of the grant-making process.
- Experience in major donor fundraising, including relationship management, donor stewardship, and event organization.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, clear, and concise proposals and reports.
- Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities and develop targeted strategies for engagement.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, comfortable communicating with donors and trustees at all levels.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Salary and Benefits
- Up to £31,000
- Hybrid working scheme
- Holiday, sick pay, pension scheme, medical health insurance
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