Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts

Gilgal Birmingham; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist domestic abuse charity is seeking a part-time Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts to secure essential funding. This remote role involves leading the grants and trusts strategy, managing relationships with funders, and preparing high-quality bids. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in trusts and grants fundraising, excellent written communication skills, and an ability to handle multiple deadlines. A collaborative and motivated approach is essential. The closing date for applications is December 15th.

Qualifications

• 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 and statutory funding landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising lifecycle for trusts and grants.
• Research funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Build relationships with funders and partners.

Skills

Trusts and grants fundraising

Bid writing

Written communication

Financial literacy

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Job description

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