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Head of Trusts & Foundations, YOUNG VIC THEATRE
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Head of Trusts & Foundations
We are looking for a strategic and creative thinker to become Head of Trusts & Foundations to elevate income and our fundraising endeavours in 2026 and beyond.
A new senior post in the Development Team, the Head of Trusts & Foundations will be responsible for:
- Cultivating and growing income from both private and statutory funding bodies
- Implementing and delivering a new strategy for this vital income stream for the theatre
- Maintaining and growing our income in exciting, innovative, and strategic ways through high-quality, persuasive applications
- Stewarding existing relationships to ensure the highest level of care for those already supporting us
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Each year the Development Department is responsible for raising c.25% (£1.4m in 26/27) of the Young Vic’s income to enable great work on our stages and, vitally, in our communities. As Head of Trusts & Foundations, you will play a vital role in securing income towards these projects (currently over £300,000 is generated through Trust & Foundation revenue), driven by a strategic insight into this income stream and the opportunities our work presents. In this role, you will be central to ensuring revenue targets are met each year, elevating our income, in addition creating a pipeline of Capital prospects with a view to the theatre undertaking significant essential works over the next 3 years.
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Led by the Development Director, we aim to be a fast-paced team of six, with desire to majorly increase income over the next 3 years led by an ambitious programme of main house and studio shows, the 30th anniversary of our Taking Part programme and further growth across the organisation in our excellent and exciting artistic endeavours.
If you are a passionate and curious fundraiser, excellent grant writer, or looking for the next step in your career and want to work in one of the most exciting London Theatres right now, this role is for you.
Please apply via the Young Vic website.
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