Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager
Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager
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Job Description
Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Contract: Permanent full-time
Location: Standlake (near Witney Oxfordshire) hybrid working at managers discretion.
Salary:
Normal Working hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (some flexibility will be required to attend fundraising events)
About the role
As our Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager youll help secure the vital funding that transforms the lives of vulnerable children families and communities. Youll play a big part in shaping our future crafting compelling funding proposals building lasting relationships with grant makers and ensuring supporters feel truly valued.
Youll join a small friendly and ambitious team at an exciting time of growth with plenty of scope to make your mark see the direct impact of your work and be part of an extraordinary story.
Well look to you to:
- Achieve annual income targets through one-off and multi-year grants.
- Research identify and cultivate new funding opportunities keeping a healthy pipeline in Raisers Edge NXT.
- Write persuasive tailored cases for support and grant applications.
- Produce timely inspiring reports that show impact and encourage repeat funding.
- Deliver exceptional stewardship through communications meetings visits and events.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to gather information and build strong proposals.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on case studies donor recognition and campaign materials.
- Stay on top of best practice and trends in trust fundraising.
- Ensure all activity is compliant with fundraising standards and GDPR.
Well care for you too
Youre not just part of a team youre part of our community. Well make sure youre supported and valued at every stage with benefits to make your journey with us even more rewarding:
- 33 days annual leave including public holidays
- Generous employer pension contribution (6%).
- Access to Simply Health cash plan
- A comprehensive range of informal and formal wellbeing support.
About you
Youre motivated creative and love seeing the difference your work makes. Youre organised and detail-driven but also a natural relationship-builder who enjoys working collaboratively. Above all you share our belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive.
Heres what youll bring
- At least 2 years experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising.
- A strong track record of meeting income targets and securing new grants.
- Excellent bid writing prospect research and grant management skills.
- Experience of both restricted and unrestricted funding applications.
- Warm persuasive communication written and verbal.
- Strong relationship management and stewardship skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise in a busy team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge NXT) desirable.
- Knowledge of fundraising governance GDPR and best practice.
Bonus points for:
- Experience of securing significant multi-year grants.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
- An interest in the wider charity sector.
About the Mulberry Bush:
The Mulberry Bush is a therapeutic community registered as a childrens home and a non-maintained residential special school. We also provide therapeutic outreach services to schools and other community-based organisations along with research and consultancy services. Since 1948 weve been helping to transform the lives of children who have experienced trauma with specialist therapeutic services and fulfilling activities.
Youre not just part of a team here youre part of a family. Support echoes through our community and your colleagues are always there to lend a hand or share a smile.
We believe we offer something special and wed love you to be part of it.
The Mulberry Bush is an equal opportunities employer. It is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and students to share this commitment.
Selection process
- Candidates shortlisted
- Initial Teams call w/c 22nd September 2025
- Deadline for application forms 6th October 2025
- Face to face interviews including a short presentation w/c 13th October 2025
Apply now:
If youre excited by this opportunity and have the skills and experience were looking for please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the question: why would you make an excellent Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager at The Mulberry Bush (no more than one A4 side of paper).
For questions about the role or the work we do email:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
