Trusts & Foundations Manager
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Work Relief Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are WR Fundraising Recruitment and we are excited to once again be recruiting for a highly respected social welfare charity! We are on the lookout for an experienced fundraiser to join their high-performing fundraising team as Trusts & Foundations Manager.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing the trusts and foundations strategy. This role is perfect for a strategic fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career, leading the full cycle of high-value grant acquisition and stewardship, from proactive research to compelling bid writing and building long-term funder relationships.
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will work closely with colleagues across the charity, particularly the Policy Team, to translate the charity’s mission and strategy into appealing applications for high-value, multi-year relationships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategy development and delivery of this vital income stream in an active and influential charity, so if you’re an experienced trust and foundations fundraiser looking to advance your career, make sure to get in touch!
Trusts & Foundations Manager
Full Time, Permanent
London, Hybrid
Circa £41,000
Duties will include:
• Identifying and pursuing high-value funding opportunities, from a range of trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies
• Cultivating and stewarding strong, long-lasting relationships with funders
• Securing restricted and unrestricted funding for the charity’s core activities
• Implementing a strategy to secure income and build a sustainable stream
• Providing accurate and timely reporting, both internally and to funders
The ideal candidate will:
• Be a compelling and engaging communicator, capable of crafting persuasive funding applications
• Have demonstrable experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, particularly in securing high-value, multi-year grants
• Be a strategic thinker, capable of developing and implementing income generation strategies
• Have a proactive approach to prospect research and acquisition
To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.
WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing the trusts and foundations strategy. This role is perfect for a strategic fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career, leading the full cycle of high-value grant acquisition and stewardship, from proactive research to compelling bid writing and building long-term funder relationships.
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will work closely with colleagues across the charity, particularly the Policy Team, to translate the charity’s mission and strategy into appealing applications for high-value, multi-year relationships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategy development and delivery of this vital income stream in an active and influential charity, so if you’re an experienced trust and foundations fundraiser looking to advance your career, make sure to get in touch!
Trusts & Foundations Manager
Full Time, Permanent
London, Hybrid
Circa £41,000
Duties will include:
• Identifying and pursuing high-value funding opportunities, from a range of trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies
• Cultivating and stewarding strong, long-lasting relationships with funders
• Securing restricted and unrestricted funding for the charity’s core activities
• Implementing a strategy to secure income and build a sustainable stream
• Providing accurate and timely reporting, both internally and to funders
The ideal candidate will:
• Be a compelling and engaging communicator, capable of crafting persuasive funding applications
• Have demonstrable experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, particularly in securing high-value, multi-year grants
• Be a strategic thinker, capable of developing and implementing income generation strategies
• Have a proactive approach to prospect research and acquisition
To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.
WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.