Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Statutory

James' Place; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pension

Family friendly policies

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

James’ Place is hiring a Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Statutory to lead income from trusts and statutory sources, covering a 6-month fixed term maternity leave. The role is hybrid with 2–3 days per week in our centres in London, Liverpool, Birmingham or Newcastle.

You will manage a significant fundraising portfolio and work across the external affairs team to grow income. Salary is £42,000 per annum with a 15% Inner London Weighting where applicable, and the role reports to the Community

Qualifications

• Proven track record in charity fundraising, especially trusts and statutory income.
• Experience in managing donor relationships and securing large grants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at high levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of donors, volunteers and prospects with annual target of £750k–£1,000k.
• Build and develop relationships with donors and supporters to sustain funding.
• Attend events and write major grant applications and proposals.
• Support the Philanthropy Lead to maximise opportunities through the Appeal Board.
• Manage fundraising events and develop compelling cases for funders.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices.

Skills

Fundraising

Trusts and statutory fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Statutory

Birmingham, Liverpool, London or Newcastle

Fundraising and External Affairs

Full time

Fixed Term Contract

Job Title

Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Statutory

Salary

£42,000 per annum (plus a 15% Inner London Weighting allowance of £6,300 if applicable)

Hours

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:30 to 17:30

Contract Type

6-month fixed term contract starting as soon as possible

Location

Hybrid – 2/3 days a week in one of our centres (London, Liverpool, Birmingham or Newcastle)

Reports to

Community Fundraising Manager

THE CHARITY

Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.

James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.

James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 6,000 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.

THE OPPORTUNITY

James’ Place has huge ambitions to grow to reach more men in suicidal crisis. We are seeking an experienced fundraising manager to join us on a Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

Trusts and Statutory is a crucial, high-performing and mature income stream for James’ Place. In this Fixed Term Contract, the postholder will be care‑taking as well as continuing to grow income. The organisation has invested in a new Executive Leadership Team to drive forward the development of our new strategy, so there is an opportunity for this postholder to contribute to this process.

The purpose of this role is to raise funds for James’ Place:

• taking overall responsibility for building the relationships with and securing income from Trusts and Statutory sources to realise our aim to deliver more life‑saving support for men in suicidal crisis nationally.

The key internal relationships for this role are:

• Head of Fundraising and Communications
• Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy and Corporate
• Philanthropy Lead
• Stewardship and Events Manager
• Chief Executive

The key external relationships for this role are:

• Appeal Board members
• Funders
• Potential Funders

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for a portfolio of donors, volunteers and prospects and an annual fundraising target of c. £750,000 - £1,000,000 from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.
• Build a network of donors and volunteer supporters and influencers across a range of audiences, maintaining and developing relationships, who can support your fundraising.
• Attend events and write major grant applications and other proposals.
• Support the Philanthropy Lead to maximise opportunities through the Appeal Board.
• Manage engagement and fundraising events to support the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
• Build compelling cases for James’ Place projects to put to prospective and existing funders, ensuring accurate financial information is presented clearly.
• Ensuring regulatory and best practice guidelines are understood and adhered to in all fundraising and public facing work.
• Work with colleagues in the London centre and across the organisation, to develop their experience and confidence in fundraising activities, ensuring they are fully briefed and supported at all times.
• Ensure all activities are of a high standard, meeting all relevant regulations and best practice guidelines.

Culture and Values

• Always represent James’ Place with respect, decorum, and confidence.
• Work with the team to build our understanding of men in suicidal crisis and how suicidal behaviour develops.
• Deputise for the Head of Fundraising and Communications and represent the charity as and when needed.
• Recognise the value of review and evaluation and contribute to the on-going development of James’ Place as a respected, effective, and sustainable charity.
• Undertake any other duties as required in pursuit of organisational success, based around delivery of the organisational business plan.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A good track record of fundraising in the charity sector, with proven results or equivalent relevant transferable experience.
• Experience of success in trusts and statutory fundraising and an excellent understanding of and experience of meeting the expectations of these funders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at the highest level.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to analyse complex data and research findings to extrapolate key messages to create compelling cases for support or to communicate the impact of interventions.
• The ability to present this complex information in the most appropriate format tailored to the specific audience.
• Practical and resilient.
• Able to communicate persuasively with passion and integrity.
• Constructive and collaborative attitude, able to problem solve.
• A team player, willing to work collaboratively, support others, and take on additional responsibilities when needed.
• An ability to work on difficult and sensitive issues, showing kindness, integrity, and being willing to seek and offer help as required.
• Understanding of and interest in mental health / suicide prevention.

WE OFFER

• A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period

James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.

Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer.

Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.