Fundraising Manager (Grants & Trusts)

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, is seeking a Fundraising Manager specializing in Grants & Trusts. The role involves maximizing income through high-quality grant applications and developing relationships with major funders to support the Trust's crucial work. Candidates should have proven experience in fundraising, strong project management skills, and a passion for conservation. This full-time position offers flexibility and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations.
• Experience in building and maintaining donor relationships.
• Strong communication and writing skills for grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing high-quality applications to secure funding.
• Manage relationships with grant funders and trusts.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop funding proposals.

Skills

Grant writing

Relationship management

Project management

Education

Degree in fundraising, business, or a related field

Job description

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Fundraising Manager (Grants & Trusts), gloucestershire

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Client:

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Location:

gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Fundraising Manager (Grants & Trusts) to maximise income for Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust’s work from all large funding opportunities.

This person would be responsible for leading on and developing major grant and trust funder relationships, working closely with internal teams on developing these projects further, maintaining a healthy pipeline and undertaking reporting and claims.

Work closely with the Philanthropy Coordinator to ensure that records are kept up to date and that any individuals that fit multiple categories are identified and stewarded suitably. Collaborate with the Supporter Development Manager and wider Fundraising and Engagement team on joint team initiatives and projects.

Key responsibility include: Lead on identifying opportunities for and developing high-quality applications and proposals to secure funding from charitable trusts and grant funders such as statutory and lottery funders. Lead the development of activity plans to achieve income targets and be responsible for liaising with project staff on applications, reports and claims. Lead on identifying prospective major grant funders and developing a portfolio of established trusts and grant-making bodies, devise a schedule of approaches and carry out submissions. Work closely with project teams to proactively develop projects and the project pipeline in response to and in anticipation of the funding opportunities that are in line with delivering the organisational strategy.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, please send your applications to [emailprotected] .

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This is a full-time post (35 hours per week). We value work-life balance and are happy to consider flexible or reduced hours for the right candidate.

We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.