Job Details

The Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser is an exciting role within the SpecialEffect Fundraising and Communications Team and is responsible for developing and maximising income through charitable trusts and foundations. You will be responsible for implementing our trusts and foundations’ fundraising programme in line with our strategic plans and objectives, and will be responsible for researching, applying, and securing income from trusts and foundations. You will also be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships, and meeting reporting requirements.

After probation, you will be able to work a maximum of two days from home. Remote working would be considered for this role.

• Helping to develop and implement a plan to grow trusts and foundations’ income and contribute to the overall fundraising strategy.
• Identify and research a diverse range of high value prospects to build a robust pipeline of sustainable trusts and foundations.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive research, outreach and networking.
• Craft high-quality, targeted, and compelling proposals tailored to specific trusts, foundations and other grant making bodies.
• Together with the leadership team, steward agreed Vice Presidents, Ambassadors, and other key stakeholders and develop a strategy and stewardship plan for these key supporters.
• Work with colleagues to help set, monitor and deliver against income targets, ensuring effective pipeline management and accurate forecasting.

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• Proven track record in trust fundraising with successful bids from a range of funders and for a range of projects and services.
• Experience of producing communications for trusts and foundations, high value donors or equivalent.
• An understanding of funder requirements and motivations, particularly those who wish to form ongoing relationships and partnerships.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning and delivering against organisational goals.
• Strong research skills and the ability to innovate and spot new opportunities.
• A good understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Passionate about the work and mission of SpecialEffect.

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Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.