Relationship Fundraising Manager, Fields in Trust (Charity Partner)

Relationship Fundraising Manager

Reports to: Director Income Generation and Communications

Salary: Circa 50000

Role Overview

This is the ideal role for someone who is genuinely peoplefocused thrives on building meaningful relationships and takes pride in doing what they say theyll do and doing it brilliantly. Youll inspire potential supporters and surprise and delight funders through thoughtful stewardship timely communication and personalised engagement that stands out.

Youll work as part of the Income Generation Team to build engaging relationships with potential funders helping to grow our income and deepen the connections that fuel our mission. Working closely with colleagues across our small collaborative team youll inspire supporters with compelling stories about our work connect their passions with our purpose and deliver exceptional experiences that grow and strengthen longterm support.

Responsibilities include:

Relationship Management

• Build and steward relationships with major Trusts Foundations Major Donors and highvalue volunteers.
• Maintain strong rapport so key contacts feel valued informed and inspired.
• Represent the charity as a warm credible ambassador.
• Provide exceptional stewardship that surprises delights and strengthens funder connection.
• Deliver highquality updates reports and personalised communications.
• Organise meetings calls visits and events that deepen engagement and show impact

Income Generation and Proposal Development

• Write tailored compelling applications to strategic Trusts and Foundations.
• Deliver inspiring and engaging content to potential Major Donors working with the wider senior leadership team as appropriate. 
• Work with teams across the charity to gather stories data and insights that strengthen cases for support.

Internal Collaboration and CrossTeam Working

• Partner closely with colleagues everyone plays a role in income generation in a small team.
• Share pipeline updates opportunities and challenges transparently.
• Act as an internal advocate for potential funders ensuring colleagues understand expectations and commitments.

Data Systems & Compliance

• Keep accurate uptodate records of all interactions applications and activities in the charitys Customer Relationship Management system (Donorfy).
• Ensure all fundraising activity complies with data protection laws and fundraising standards.
• Track pipelines deadlines and reporting requirements to support effective planning and forecasting

Qualifications :

• Experience working with highnetworth clients building strong relationships and networks.
• Clear understanding of commercial vs. philanthropic giving with the ability to tailor conversations to donor motivations.
• Experience writing bids proposals or tailored funding submissions.
• Natural relationshipbuilder warm confident and personable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or clear aptitude in fundraising partnerships donor relations or account management.
• Highly organised reliable and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Curious proactive and quick to follow up.
• Passionate about the charitys mission and impactdriven.
• Collaborative team player who enhances visibility and understanding of the charitys work.
• Confident using CRM or database systems to keep accurate records

Additional Information :

• 25 days annual leave (plus one additional day per year of service up to five years). 
• Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year. 
• Two employee volunteer days per year. 
• 5% employer pension contribution. 
• Interest-free season ticket loan. 

Our Values 
At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. Thats why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make. 

We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Were proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process well be happy to accommodate where possible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time