Work with us to change the lives of young people across the UK.
Trust Fundraising Manager
Villiers Park is generously supported by charitable trusts and foundations, which contribute over £500,000 every year towards our work. The Trusts Manager will build on and develop Villiers Park’s trust fundraising, by cultivating relationships with current and prospective supporters, preparing compelling applications and reports, and seeking new funders and opportunities to help us to realise our goals and those of the communities we serve. Our established portfolio offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Trusts Manager to steward relationships and meet with funders across our hubs, to see our work in action.
This is a rewarding role at an exciting time for Villiers Park. We have four regional hubs cross the UK, with a fifth in development, and an evidence-based approach that makes a proven impact on young people’s lives. We are going into the second year of Scaling Award support from the Fair Education Alliance, which is helping us to extend our impact and reach.
As the Trusts Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the organisation, from Progression Coaches who work directly in and with our school partners to members of the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. You will be part of a small fundraising team so working well in a team, and being flexible to support others, is essential. You will build mutually trusting relationships with colleagues and funders and balance tenacity with empathy.
- Salary: £38,000 - £41,000 FTE
- Closing Date: We will review applications on a rolling basis
- Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
- Location: Remote (with regular team meetings in Cambridge)
About you:
- Passionate about supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds;
- Experience of successfully building relationships with charitable trusts and securing five and six figure gifts;
- Excellent communication skills and able to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Excellent planning and organisational skills;
- Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative;
- Good understanding of financial information and ability to communicate this effectively;
- A team player, who is personable, curious and empathetic;
- A commitment to learning and professional development;
- An understanding of current fundraising trends and connected with relevant fundraising networks.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Experience of fundraising for an educational or social mobility charity;
- Experience of securing multi-year six figure gifts;
- Interest in extending fundraising knowledge and experience, to include major donors, legacies and university partnerships.
To apply, please download and complete an application form and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, and email them with a short covering letter to hr@villierspark.org.uk.
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