Senior Fundraising and Grants Manager

The Runnymede Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Fundraising and Grants Manager at The Runnymede Trust will help strengthen and diversify income, leading the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy that supports long-term sustainability and impact.

In collaboration with the CEO and SLT, the post-holder will identify, secure and manage funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, consultancy opportunities, individual giving, and high net worth supporters.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering fundraising strategies that increase income.
• Proven ability to secure funding from trusts, foundations and donors.
• Strong grant management and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of a fundraising strategy.
• Identify and secure funding across trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships.
• Manage grants, monitor outcomes and report to funders.
• Collaborate with CEO and SLT to align fundraising with priorities.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal writing

Job description

The Senior Fundraising and Grants Manager will help to strengthen and diversify Runnymede’s income generation and fundraising capability

Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Fundraising and Grants Manager will lead the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy that supports the organisation’s long-term sustainability and ambitions for impact.

The post-holder will lead on identifying, securing and managing funding opportunities across trusts and foundations, appropriate corporate partnerships, consultancy opportunities, individual giving and high net worth individuals. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to develop compelling funding propositions and ensure fundraising activity is aligned with organisational priorities.

The role will also oversee funder relationships, grant management and reporting, maintain a strong funding pipeline, and support the development of fundraising confidence and capability across the organisation.