Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

St Elizabeth Hospice; Nacton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team. You will develop funding proposals, build cases for support and deliver stewardship to grant-making trusts and foundations, supporting core services and capital priorities.

Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, you will manage a portfolio of funders, research opportunities, and submit high-quality applications while helping with donor events and

Qualifications

• Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising.
• Experience producing high-quality written communications, reports, proposals or applications.
• Ability to develop compelling cases for support using qualitative and quantitative information.
• Strong research, prospecting and analytical skills.
• Experience of managing a fundraising portfolio and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies; build relationships to maximise income.
• Research, identify and qualify new funding opportunities across core services and capital priorities.
• Prepare and submit high-quality funding applications, proposals and reports for unrestricted, restricted and capital funding.
• Deliver stewardship with timely updates, impact reports and engagement opportunities to encourage multi-year giving.
• Contribute to the Capital Appeal fundraising activity and identify opportunities for significant investment.
• Plan and deliver donor meetings, events, and visits to deepen engagement.
• Gather stories and impact information to inspire giving and improve donor insights.
• Maintain accurate supporter records and pipeline using CRM, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Monitor fundraising activity and use data to improve performance.
• Represent the hospice at events and across partnerships while upholding values.
• Collaborate across the organisation to support wider fundraising objectives and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Account management

Relationship management

Prospect research

Bid writing

Grant fundraising

CRM experience

GDPR knowledge

Education

Membership of Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Tools

GrantFinder

CRM software (Donorflex or similar)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactiveFundraiser to join our ambitious Fundraising Team at one of the most excitingtimes in St Elizabeth Hospice's history.

Workingwithin the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team, the Trusts & FoundationsFundraiser will support the development and growth of income from grant-makingtrusts and charitable foundations. Youwill help secure funding for both the hospice's core services and strategicpriorities, including capital developments and major campaigns.

Main duties of the job

Reportinginto the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager and working closelywith the Head of Capital Appeal and colleagues across the organisation, you willcontribute to the development of compelling funding proposals, impactful casesfor support and excellent stewardship programmes that build long termrelationships with funders.

AsSt Elizabeth Hospice prepares for a transformational Capital Appeal andcontinues to expand services across east Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney,you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significantfundraising campaigns in the hospice's history, gaining experience acrossstrategic fundraising initiatives alongside day to day campaign delivery.

Weare looking for someone who is:

Compassionate,professional and emotionally intelligent.

Organisedand able to manage multiple priorities.

Confidentcommunicating with a wide range of people.

Collaborative,enthusiastic and supportive.

Passionateabout hospice care and the difference fundraising can make.

About us

St Elizabeth Hospice is committed tosafeguarding & protecting the adults & young people that we work with & has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect & discrimination of anyperson. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process,including the disclosure of criminal records & vetting checks. We have arange of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding acrossthe hospice & staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguardingtraining to equip them with the knowledge & skills to identify & respond topotential risks.

StElizabeth Hospice is an independent charity & hospice, which improves lifefor people in the East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth & Waveney areas living with aprogressive or life-limiting illness.

Establishedin 1989, the hospice has built a reputation for delivering high-level care topatients & the community it serves.

Support is provided to patients & their families via the Inpatient Unit,including outpatients clinics, home visits from the community nursing,medical or therapy teams, the OneCall 24/7 telephone helpline & bereavementsupport.

In2023, St Elizabeth Hospice merged with East Coast Hospice to form acollaborative approach to developing achievable and sustainable specialistpalliative care services for people living the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.

Job responsibilities

Job titleTrusts andFoundations Fundraiser

Reports toSenior Philanthropy & PartnershipsManager

Based atSt Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich, with travelacross the region as required

Job summary

Trusts and Foundations are a vital source ofincome for St Elizabeth Hospice, helping to fund the delivery of essentialhospice services, innovative projects, and strategic developments across ourcommunities.

Working within the Philanthropy &Partnerships Team, the Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser will support thedevelopment, management and growth of income from grant-making trusts andcharitable foundations. The postholder will help secure funding for both thehospice's core services and strategic priorities, including capitaldevelopments and major campaigns.

Reporting into the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager and working closely with the Head of Capital Appeal andcolleagues across the organisation, the postholder will contribute to thedevelopment of compelling funding proposals, impactful cases for support andexcellent stewardship programmes that build long-term relationships withfunders.

The postholder will manage an agreed portfolioof trusts and foundations, maintaining a strong pipeline of fundingopportunities, maximising income potential, and delivering an outstandingsupporter experience that reflects the values and ambitions of St ElizabethHospice. They will also work collaboratively with colleagues across thePartnerships Team, supporting events, projects, and wider fundraisingactivities as required.

Safeguardingresponsibilities

Todemonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people safe

Toreport any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person

Toreport any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person

Tomaintain an awareness of the hospices policies in relation to safeguarding

Keyresponsibilities

Manage and develop an agreed portfolio of trusts,foundations and grant-making bodies, building strong relationships thatmaximise income and long-term support for St Elizabeth Hospice.

Research, identify and qualify new fundingopportunities, maintaining a healthy pipeline of prospects across coreservices, projects and capital appeal priorities.

Prepare and submit high-quality fundingapplications, proposals and reports, securing support for unrestricted,restricted and capital funding needs.

Deliver excellent stewardship, ensuring fundersreceive timely updates, impact reports and engagement opportunities thatencourage repeat and multi-year giving.

Contribute to the delivery of Trusts &Foundations fundraising activity for the hospice's Capital Appeal, identifyingand progressing opportunities for significant capital investment.

Helpplan and deliver donor meetings, events, visits and other engagementopportunities.

Workcollaboratively with colleagues to gather stories, impact information andsupporter insights that inspire giving.

Maintainaccurate supporter records and pipeline activity using CRM systems, ensuringcompliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations.

Monitorand report on fundraising activity and supporter engagement, using insight anddata to improve performance.

Representthe hospice at supporter, business and networking events as required.

Workcollaboratively across the organisation, championing hospice values andcontributing to wider fundraising and Capital Appeal objectives.

Responsibilitiesfor all staff

Where the postholder isa member of a professional body, comply to the professional standards set bythat body. Ensure registration is current and practice continuous professionaldevelopment.

Because of the specialnature of the hospice and its work, the postholder may on occasion be asked toundertake other duties to help maintain our high standards of care andengagement.

This job description is not necessarily exhaustive and may be subject to review by the line manager inconjunction with the postholder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education including English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about hospice care and the difference fundraising can make
• Compassionate, professional and emotionally intelligent
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused
• Collaborative, enthusiastic and supportive
• Resilient and adaptable to changing priorities
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends in support of fundraising activity

Experience

• Experience in account management, relationship management, business development, sales or a similar supporter-focused role.
• Experience of researching opportunities and developing pipelines.
• Experience of producing high-quality written communications, reports, proposals or applications.
• Experience of working to objectives, targets and deadlines.
• Experience of building and maintaining professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of trusts and foundations fundraising.
• Experience of writing successful grant applications.
• Experience within the charity sector.
• Experience supporting a capital appeal, major appeal or significant fundraising campaign.
• Knowledge of GDPR, fundraising regulation and fundraising best practice.Experience using Donorflex or a similar CRM system.

Specific Skills

• Excellent written communication and bid-writing skills.
• Strong research, prospecting and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop compelling cases for support using qualitative and quantitative information.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience of using GrantFinder or similar prospect research tools.
• Experience of preparing funding reports and impact reporting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.