Senior Trust Fundraising Manager - Prestigious National Charity - Kent / Hybrid - £45k - £55k We’re on the hunt for an experienced Senior Trust Fundraising Manager , with proven experience in trust fundraising and management, to join a prestigious national charity in their offices in Kent.
Line managing Bid Writers, a Trust Fundraiser and freelancers, the Senior Trust Fundraising Manager will lead on the creation of persuasive grant applications and sponsorship proposals in order to secure over £1m annually for varied revenue projects.
In a nutshell: We’re looking for a successful fundraising professional, ideally with an Institute of Fundraising Certificate/Diploma, who has a proven track record of successful grant, trust or statutory funding applications.
Key responsibilities as the Senior Trust Fundraising Manger will include: Proactively manage a team to deliver over £1m annual income Managing the annual targets and Trust fundraising workload to ensure all projects are securing funds Researching funding opportunities and identifying core services for revenue or capital approaches Developing and writing winning applications to charitable trusts, the lottery, statutory funders and funds Managing the entire process from research to development of proposals, assessment and grant acceptance Arranging meetings with senior Trust stakeholders to secure larger or multi-year commitments Networking externally with potential funders, major donors and resources Providing regular financial reports and management information Ensuring accurate records and information is maintained And more! What we’re looking for: Proven track record of successful grant, trust or statutory funding applications (including 6 figure gifts and multi-year commitments) Educated to degree level or equivalent - Institute of Fundraising Certificate/Diploma is highly desirable Experience of successfully delivering against financial targets within specified deadlines Demonstrable ability to research and identify new trust prospects Evidence of ability to make creative approaches e.g.
using senior stakeholder relationships or known personal interests Experienced in account managing multi-year grants and donations Strong understanding of the UK grant making sector Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish positive relationships at all levels Proven networking skills Ability to compile compelling and accessible applications, reports, papers and management information IT literate including MS Office, with knowledge of fundraising/CRM databases Interested in this Senior Trust Fundraising Manager role? If this sounds like the role for you and you possess the experience and skills we’re looking for, then we want to hear from you ASAP! Please ensure your CV showcases your abilities and submit it, quoting ‘DH - Senior Trust Fundraising Manager - Kent’
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Senior Trust Fundraising Manager, Kent
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Senior Trust Fundraising Manager, Kent
United Kingdom, Kent, Kent,
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