Trusts & Foundations Manager

Diversifying.io; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DanceEast in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Trusts & Foundations Manager to lead a diverse funding pipeline and drive the organisation’s fundraising strategy. You will work closely with the Head of Communications & Development to identify prospects, prepare grant applications, and steward funders to achieve annual targets.

The role offers a chance to shape investment in DanceEast’s artistic and community programs, building on a strong track record of securing grants from trusts, foundations

Qualifications

• Demonstrable success in raising funds from trusts, foundations and individuals.
• Experience building and managing fundraising pipelines.
• Ability to prepare grant applications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Trusts & Foundations funding pipeline.
• Prepare and submit applications and reports to funders.
• Manage relationships with funders and donor prospects.
• Collaborate with the Head of Communications & Development to set plans.
• Identify prospects and steward key funders to meet targets.

Skills

Fundraising

Job description

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will oversee DanceEast’s funding pipeline, prepare and submit applications, report to funders, and manage relationships. Working closely with the Head of Communications & Development, the post-holder will set plans, identify and pursue key prospects, and steward funders, to achieve an annual fundraising target.

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will build on DanceEast’s strong track record of securing investment from grant givers and will inherit a mixed pipeline of new opportunities and existing relationships. The post-holder will join at an exciting time for DanceEast, as the organisation finalises a new business plan, which is already supported by a lead gift from which the organisation can build further investment.

We are looking for an experienced Trusts & Foundation Manager, with demonstrable success in raising funds from various sources including individuals, trusts, and foundations, to work alongside the Head of Communications & Development and lead a complementary portfolio of fundraising activities. The post would suit a fundraiser who wants to be at the heart of driving change at one of the UK’s most vibrant, impactful, and established dance organisations.

While we are seeking an established fundraiser, we are also open to applications from individuals who do not have experience in fundraising, but do have a track record in a relevant sector and can demonstrate transferrable skills.