Trusts and Grants Manager

Music & Arts Production (MAP) is a creative, inspirational and transformative charity that provides alternative education for young people, who are at risk of exclusion from mainstream school. They enable access to the arts, for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity. This transformative charity pioneers creative education, inspires young people to reach their potential and offers qualifications as well as first-hand experience Based out of the ‘Hope House and Foundry’ in Leeds the charity offers a vibrant and creative space for young people across the city. Do you want to play a role in further enabling the growth of this organisation? We are delighted to be partnering with MAP in their search for a Trusts and Grants Manager. This is a fantastic new role that will have a huge impact on the future of this incredible charity. The Role The Trusts and Grants Manager will play a vital role in the next chapter of MAP’s development. You will work closely with the Project Directors to identify and implement funding opportunities in line with strategic objectives and targets. The main duties will include: Generating income from trusts and foundations to meet set targets Preparing and submitting grant applications to trusts, foundations and corporate funders Maintaining and developing a funding pipeline Stewarding supporters and preparing timely delivery and outcome reports Collaborating with the management team, volunteers, partners and a skilled board of trustees to maximise fundraising initiatives. The Person We are looking for an experienced and creative Trusts and Grants Manager, with a proven track record in bid writing and donor cultivation. You should be able to demonstrate your experience in meeting income targets, and in securing gifts of five figures and above from trusts, foundations or the public sector. You must have exceptional written and spoken communication skills, with the confidence to represent MAP at networking events across the region. As well as the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, an ability to use AI to support fundraising activity would also be advantageous. Why MAP? You will be joining MAP’s small but dynamic, dedicated and ambitious team at an exciting time of growth as they develop their education programme and significantly grow their events offer. The charity promotes a culture of creativity and empowerment and with this role comes the potential to grow with the charity, playing a vital part in the success of it’s future As Trusts and Grants Manager you will be well supported, hugely valued and have the scope to shape not only the future of the charity, but the role as you develop within it. If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then get in touch Apply here, or get in contact with Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.