Trusts And Foundations Fundraiser

Merrifield Consultants; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education charity near Witney is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to manage a portfolio and secure funding to support children affected by trauma. You will deliver an income target and write applications to trusts and foundations, while working closely in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of fundraising experience and strong relationship and research skills.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in trusts and foundations fundraising.
• Proven track record of meeting income targets.
• Strong research and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an individual income target of around £200k.
• Research prospects and maintain a live pipeline.
• Write tailored applications for funding.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Bid writing

Relationship management

Research skills

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

£30,000 to £38,000 per year

Full time | Office based near Witney, Oxfordshire

Merrifield Consultants are partnering with a specialist education and therapeutic charity to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser. The role sits in a small, collaborative team that raises income to support children and families affected by early trauma. You will inherit a strong base of warm repeat funders and have clear scope to grow new income.

You will manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, build a healthy pipeline and submit persuasive bids for one-off and multi-year grants. You will gather information from colleagues, shape clear cases for support and produce timely reports that show impact and encourage renewal. The team is supportive and hands-on, offering a good degree of autonomy and minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver an individual income target of around £200k within a team target of around £500k.
• Research prospects and maintain a live pipeline.
• Write tailored applications and cases for support.
• Provide thoughtful stewardship through updates, visits and events.
• Produce accurate reports and manage grant conditions and deadlines.
• Work closely with programmes and marketing to source data, stories and materials.
• Use a CRM to track prospects, deadlines and outcomes.

About you

At least two years of experience in trusts and foundations or closely related fundraising.

Evidence of meeting income targets and securing new opportunities.

Strong research, bid writing and relationship skills.

Well-organised, self-sufficient and comfortable managing your own workload.

Confident working with colleagues to gather information and shape proposals.

Knowledge of fundraising practice and GDPR.

Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT or another CRM is helpful.

This role is based on site near Witney, Oxfordshire, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:00. Limited flexibility may be agreed. Access to a car is likely to be helpful.

For more information, please contact Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.