Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a youth charity to find an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager, someone ready to use their skills and experience to grow the charity's most important income stream. You'll be joining an ambitious team passionate about supporting young people and youth organisations to be the best they can be.
Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
Organisation: Youth Charity
Reporting to Head of Trusts and Foundations
Salary: £42,642
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Required: CV and Cover Letter
Closing date: 7th August 2024 (but please apply at your earliest convenience)
At a time of huge pressure for young Londoners and youth organisations across the capital, the work of this charity is needed more than ever. Many young people, particularly those from underserved communities, are feeling the strain and urgently need the safety of local youth spaces, the support of trusted adults, and the inspiration of programmes that meet their needs. Currently responsible for over 70% of charitable income, The Trusts and Foundation's team are a crucial part of ensuring they have the money to drive that strategy forward and deliver for young people and youth organisations across the capital.
Key Responsibilities:
develop and maintain an exemplary understanding of the needs of young people and youth organisations in London
proactively communicate the vision and mission, aims and work of the organisation to funders
undertake prospect research to identify new funding opportunities that increase restricted and unrestricted income
collaborate with teams from across the charity to develop and submit high quality five and six figure applications to trusts, foundations, institutional funders, and livery companies
work with colleagues to find ways to increase income from existing funders
provide first class stewardship to funders
Skills and Experience:
track record of leading and securing five and six figure funding relationships with trusts, foundations, institutional funders, and livery companies
demonstrable knowledge of UK and London funders
ability to undertake rigorous prospect research and build and manage a robust pipeline
demonstrable relationship management skills
This role is perfect for an experienced Trusts Fundraiser looking to join a terrific leading charity with an unbelievably inclusive and supportive team. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Jaini Shah at Merrifield Consultants.
Merrifield Consultants want to practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout