Trusts & Foundations Manager

PROSPECTUS; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Trusts & Foundations Manager to lead their fundraising efforts. This full-time, permanent position offers a hybrid working pattern and involves overseeing the Trusts and Foundations strategy. The successful candidate will have a strong background in fundraising, particularly in securing significant grants, and will play a crucial role in supporting creative individuals across the UK. This role promises a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Trusts & Foundations fundraising.
• Proven track record of securing 5 and 6-figure grants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Trusts and Foundations strategy.
• Research and identify suitable funding prospects.
• Write funding applications and manage existing supporters.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Data Management

Research

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

For over 100 years, this wonderful organisation has been working to make a meaningful difference in the lives of creative individuals across the UK. In a profession that can be unpredictable, with challenges such as unstable income and health issues, their support is crucial. A wide range of assistance is available to artists during both difficult times and moments of opportunity, helping them reach their creative potential and build sustainable careers in their craft.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting this wonderful charity with their search for a Trusts & Foundations Manager. A full time, permanent role based in London with hybrid working pattern.

This role oversees delivery of the Trusts and Foundations strategy, including researching and identifying suitable prospects, writing funding applications, and account managing existing Trusts and Foundation supporters. Working with and reporting into the Head of Corporate, Trusts and Events, the post holder will be responsible for working across the organisation to ensure that the most accurate and relevant data is being presented in applications to ensure positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in Trusts & Foundations fundraising at a charity, cultural institution or similar organisation, with a proven track record of securing 5 and 6-figure valued grants in support of an organisation’s key priorities and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, collaborative team player with a positive and supportive attitude who embraces and embodies the charity’s values.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.