Trusts Manager

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is expanding its fundraising team for Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats in the UK and internationally. As Trusts Manager, you will manage five-figure Trust donor portfolios, secure funding, and collaborate to deliver key mailings and partnerships.

The role requires a proactive, motivated fundraiser with excellent writing and relationship-building skills, able to craft compelling proposals with team support.

Qualifications

• Experience securing funding from Trusts and Foundations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for building relationships with donors and funders.

Responsibilities

• Secure funding from Trusts and Foundations to support welfare of dogs and cats.
• Manage a portfolio of Trust donors and nurture relationships.
• Support the Trusts Officer to deliver bi-annual Small Trusts Mailings and the Trusts Lead to deliver significant partnerships.
• Craft compelling funding proposals and donor communications with team support.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Relationship building

Written communication

Proposal writing

Job description

Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.

Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.6m in 2025. Working closely with another Trusts Manager, the Trusts Officer and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally.

As the Trusts Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of five-figure Trust donors and take ownership of relationships to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the Trusts Officer to deliver bi-annual Small Trusts Mailings and the Trusts Lead to deliver significant partnerships.

You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you - with support from the team - to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors.