Trusts and Major Donor Manager

WR Fundraising Recruitment is very proud to be working with a leading and motivational children's' hospice that is looking to strengthen their fundraising team with an experienced Trusts and Major Donor Manager.

This is a great opportunity to manage a very successful trusts income stream while developing the early stages of a major giving pipeline.

This incredible charity has supported hundreds of families, looking after children and young people, from birth, who have life limiting or life threatening conditions for almost thirty years and they are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic fundraising professional to help them raise the income they need to continue their essential and inspiring mission.

Trusts and Major Donor Manager

Full Time, Permanent

London with flexible Hybrid working

£38,000 to £43,000 per annum

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

Devising, developing and implementing a programme to meet and exceed income targets from Trusts and Foundations
Monitor and assess the financial performance of trusts and foundations fundraising to inform plans going forward.
To research relevant Trusts and Grant making bodies, developing compelling applications
Build new relationships with trust and grant awarding organisations, updating them with the work of the charity and impact of trust funding
Lead, develop and implement the Major Giving fundraising strategy
Produce and manage detailed cultivation and stewardship plans
Work closely with fundraising managers to develop a joined up approach to Major Giving

The ideal candidate for this role will:

Track record in trusts fundraising / winning funds through bids and applications to grant giving and foundations
Experience of building and retaining relationships and producing stewardship plans for new and existing supporters
Strong background in building relationships and identifying and developing new prospects
Experience in the development of strategic and creative major giving programme

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at 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.