Philanthropy Manager - Trusts & Foundations (Hybrid)

Merrifield Consultants; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead and grow the Grants, Trusts, and Foundations programme for a health charity. This role involves managing a portfolio of funders, developing key relationships, and driving funding applications. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in fundraising, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage team members effectively. A hybrid working pattern is available with a dynamic environment that encourages diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Experience of raising significant sums from grant making bodies.
• Successful relationship building skills with key supporters.
• Experience managing team members to achieve outstanding results.
• Ability to research prospective grant makers effectively.
• Skill in tailoring communications creatively.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of grant-makers contributing to income targets.
• Ensure high-quality funding applications to Trusts and Foundations.
• Deliver engaging presentations to funders about charity progress.
• Contribute to development of Trust programme strategy.
• Build relationships with supporters through various channels.

Skills

Experience of raising significant sums from grant making bodies

Highly successful relationship building skills

Experience of managing team members

Experience of researching prospective grant makers

Ability to think laterally to tailor communications

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead and grow the Grants, Trusts, and Foundations programme for a health charity. This role involves managing a portfolio of funders, developing key relationships, and driving funding applications. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in fundraising, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage team members effectively. A hybrid working pattern is available with a dynamic environment that encourages diverse applications.