Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager

Norfolk - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Are you passionate about nature and experienced in generating income through trusts and foundations Could you play a key role in protecting birds and biodiversity for generations to come

Were partnering with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) to find a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager who will join the team to help secure and grow income from trusts foundations and other charitable grant-making organisations ensuring they can continue working towards a better future for nature and birds.

Salary: 40000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent full-time and part-time hours considered.
Location: Hybrid/remote. HQ is in the beautiful Thetford (Norfolk). They also have an office in Wales (Bangor) Scotland (Stirling) and Northern Ireland (Lisburn). They would like someone in the office for 1 day per month.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part time) life assurance (four times salary) 11% employer pension contribution Employee Assistance Programme enhanced sick pay health cash plan (including discounts on gym memberships and various retailers) cycle to work scheme discounts on BTO books flexible working free eye tests free car parking a coaching and mentoring scheme staff groups and forums.
Culture: Flexible supportive ability to work with autonomy.

About the charity

At BTO birds are more than a passion theyre a powerful lens through which to understand the world around us. For nearly a century their science has shaped national conservation policy fuelled grassroots volunteering and built one of the most impressive biodiversity datasets in the UK. They work across the four nations combining robust scientific research with a belief in the power of people to bring about positive change.

About the role

As Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager youll take the lead on developing and delivering BTOs Trusts and Foundations strategy. With a current income of around 300k-350k annually theres huge potential to grow this further in line with their strategic ambitions. With so much scope for growth in Trusts and Foundations youll be working closely with another T&F Manager in the team.

This is a hands-on and strategic role. Youll:

Lead on five and six-figure funding applications
Build and manage strong relationships with new and existing funders
Work closely with delivery teams to shape compelling proposals and impact reports
Research and develop a pipeline of opportunities that align with BTOs work

Its an exciting time to join; theres strong senior leadership support lots of autonomy and an open door to creativity and innovation in how you approach the work.

About you

Were looking for someone who is:

A natural relationship-builder confident in writing and storytelling
Strategic and methodical with experience developing income from charitable trusts and foundations ideally 5 figures and above (or equivalent sectors)
Experienced in independent working managing a pipeline and achieving income targets
Motivated by climate environment or conservation causes

If youre excited by the idea of helping BTO secure long-term support to fund their vital conservation work wed love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 30^th March
Interviews: Friday 17^th April (virtual)

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job DescriptionAre you passionate about nature and experienced in generating income through trusts and foundations Could you play a key role in protecting birds and biodiversity for generations to comeWere partnering with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) to find a Trusts and Foundations Fundr...