Trusts and Foundations Manager

The Trusts and Foundations 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 and Foundations Manager to steward relationships and meet with funders across our hubs, to see our work in action.

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 FTE dependent on experience. Actual salary £30,400 - £33,600 (0.8 FTE)

Contract: 0.8 FTE (0.6 will be considered)

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Location: Hybrid in Cambridge

Closing Date: 5 pm, Tuesday 30 June

If you would like to apply for one of our vacancies, 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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The ideal candidate

Prepare and write compelling applications to charitable trusts and foundations who have the capacity to make five and six figure gifts towards the charity’s work.
Prepare and submit scheduled applications and reports to current funders, ensuring that we hit deadlines and develop relationships with the trusts and foundations currently supporting Villiers Park.
In collaboration with the Senior Leadership team, and colleagues in Fundraising and Communications, create engaging and accurate reports to current funders that share the impact of their support, including trusts, major donors and university partners.
Work with colleagues in the Fundraising team to develop and implement targeted stewardship strategies that bring current donors closer to our work.
Identify new prospects and propose engagement and cultivation strategies.
With the Head of Fundraising and Chief Executive, develop the trusts and philanthropic strategy to support the organisation’s 'Beyond Barriers’ strategic growth plan.
Work closely with the Fundraising Operations and Data Manager to prepare pipeline reports to inform budgeting and forecasting.
Support the Head of Fundraising to identify and develop fundraising channels, including family trusts, corporate foundations and legacy giving.
Ensure compliance with Villiers Park’s safeguarding and data protection policies, and with the charity’s gift acceptance and fundraising policies and processes.

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