Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager

Buxton Opera House; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Buxton Opera House is seeking an Development Manager to lead day-to-day trusts and foundations fundraising, building a strong pipeline and developing persuasive applications that secure income. The postholder will research prospective funders and translate the organisation's work into compelling cases for support.

You will lead small and medium-sized applications and support the Head of Development on larger bids.

Qualifications

• Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising.
• Ability to translate impact into compelling funder cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead trusts and foundations fundraising initiatives.
• Research prospective funders and translate impact into cases.
• Coordinate high-quality submissions and manage grants to reporting.
• Support membership scheme development for 2027.

Skills

Trusts and foundations fundraising

Strong written communication

Pipeline management

Job description

Buxton Opera House is seeking an Development Manager to lead day-to-day trusts and foundations fundraising, building a strong pipeline and developing persuasive applications that secure income. The postholder will research prospective funders and translate the organisation's work into compelling cases for support.

You will lead small and medium-sized applications and support the Head of Development on larger bids.