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Trusts and Foundations Manager, CHARITY PEOPLE
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Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a charity to recruit for their next Trusts and Foundations Manager.
Could your next funding bid help transform the lives of thousands of young Londoners?
Every young person deserves the chance to thrive. Yet too many face barriers that limit their opportunities, confidence, and potential. That's where this wonderful charity comes in.
Supporting a network of over 600 youth organisations and reaching more than 616,000 young people across the capital, the charity creates life-changing opportunities through youth work, outdoor learning, and community programmes. They're looking for a talented Trusts and Foundations Manager to help unlock the funding that makes this possible.
Role Details
- Salary: £35,931
- Location: London / Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
- Contract: Permanent, Full Time
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests considered)
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters, securing five and six-figure grants that make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
You will:
- Research and develop new funding opportunities
- Write compelling funding applications and reports
- Build and manage relationships with trusts, foundations, and institutional funders
- Deliver excellent stewardship to existing supporters
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across London Youth to achieve ambitious fundraising targets
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About You
We're looking for someone who can combine excellent fundraising skills with a passion for social impact.
You'll bring:
- A strong track record of securing trust and foundation income
- Experience developing successful funding applications
- Excellent written communication and relationship management skills
- Strong research and prospecting abilities
- The confidence to manage a busy funding pipeline and work towards ambitious targets
- A genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people
Why Join this Charity?
- 39 days annual leave including bank holidays and closure days
- Employer pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Headspace membership
- Access to the Charity Mentoring Network
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- The chance to see your fundraising directly transform young lives across London
How To Apply
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement, answering the two questions detailed in the application pack. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Philippa at Charity People for further details. If your profile fits what our client is looking for, we'll be in touch with lots more information.
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Key Dates
- The closing date is midday on Mon 17 Aug
- Interviews will take place w/c 24 August
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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