Trusts and Foundations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London gallery seeks a Trusts and Foundations Manager to create funding proposals and manage a portfolio of funders. This position offers the opportunity to elevate an experienced trust fundraiser's career and actively contribute to exciting projects in the arts sector. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure effective fundraising strategies and maintain records on Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Trusts fundraiser.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the trust fundraising strategy with the Head of Trusts and Foundations.
• Prepare applications to trusts and grant-making bodies.
• Engage teams for proposals and evaluation reports.

Skills

Trust fundraising experience

Ability to manage multiple duties

Experience with fundraising database

Confident cross-team engagement

Passion for the arts sector

Tools

Salesforce

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Merrifield Consultants is delighted to work with a fantastic London Gallery to find their new Trusts and Foundations Manager who will be responsible for creating proposals to generate income from relevant Trusts and Foundations, in addition to competing with reporting and evaluation requirements. This person will play a key role by managing a portfolio of funders, whilst exploring new opportunities.

Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager

Organisation: London Gallery

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Office: 2-3 days per week in the office

Location: London

Required: CV and Cover Letter

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Trusts and Foundations to deliver the trust fundraising strategy.
• Prepare applications to trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies in line with the strategy.
• Engage with teams across the organisation to obtain information and data informing robust fundraising proposals, evaluation reports and project budgets.
• Identify and research opportunities to build active pipelines of trust prospects for their projects.
• Work with the Development Officer to provide excellent stewardship of trust prospects and supporters, keeping an accurate record on Salesforce.
• Work with the CRM and Finance team to ensure grants are managed effectively.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working as a Trusts fundraiser
• Ability to manage multiple duties and prioritise effectively.
• Experience of working on a fundraising database
• Confident to work across teams and engage with other fundraisers to find opportunities
• A passion and interest in the arts sector

This role is perfect for a Trust fundraiser looking for a role to take on more responsibility and grow with a gallery in London. If you’re an experienced trusts officer looking for that step up – get in contact.