Trusts & Foundations Specialist

1 week ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Candlelighters Full time

Trusts & Foundations Specialist

Job Summary
We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for Candlelighters through the development and implementation of a Trust Fundraising Strategy. This will involve the planning and writing of funding bids, reporting on previous grants and the research of new funding opportunities.

Responsible to Head of Fundraising

Key Relationships
You will work closely with wider members of the fundraising team on collaborative fundraising efforts in order to deliver the Fundraising Strategy and meet annual targets and budgets. You will also be Volunteer Supervisor to one Trust & Foundations Volunteer who currently volunteers once a week. You will work closely with our Family Support Team, maintaining positive relationships and keeping up to speed on any developments in service delivery.
Salary - £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience

Hours Full time, 35 hours p/w (Mon to Fri). Part time will be considered

Contract -12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Location - Flexible working (To be negotiated) Home and office based (Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD)

Fundraising Strategy
- Lead on the development and implementation of Trust Fundraising Strategy and budget in line with the fundraising department’s business plan, ensuring ROI targets are met.
- Work closely with wider fundraising team to deliver fundraising strategy and achieve overall fundraising target of £1.7 million and succeed in achieving the charities long term growth strategy

Business Development
- Perform extensive research to identify new Trust & Foundations funding opportunities in line with the Trust & Foundations Fundraising Strategy.
- Demonstrate creative ways to maximise Candlelighters appeal to Trusts through specific project funding.

Supporter Care
- Understand the importance of the Trust & Foundations income stream and the various steps within a Trust & Foundations funding cycle.
- Follow up and ensure that pledged amounts are received by Candlelighters.
- To maintain relationships with Trusts through regular communications, reports, accounts and updates.
- To acknowledge donations efficiently and appropriately.

Administration
- To record all relevant information on the fundraising database as required and maintain up to date records.
- To monitor the income and expenditure of restricted funding.
- Ensure all written materials comply with the Candlelighters key messaging and brand guidelines.
- To participate in Performance Development Plans and training identified to further enhance your role.
- To demonstrate the Candlelighters values on a daily basis.
- To ensure the families and their children remain at the heart of all our work
- To act as an ambassador to Candlelighters
- Any other duties reasonably assigned by the Head of Fundraising or Chief Executive.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications & Education
- 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable
- Full driving licence/have transport available.
- Training in Safeguarding Children
- Evidence of IOF qualification
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential
- At least 2 years’ experience in a Trust fundraising role.
- Demonstrable success in securing funding from Trust & Foundations.
- Experience of developing and delivering fundraising budgets with a track record of meeting targets.
- Experience working with a fundraising CRM Understanding of fundraising/knowledge of fundraising practice and standards.

Desirable
- Experience in developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies.
- Experience ins securing single donation in excess of £50k.
- Experience of working as part of a small team within a charity.
- Experience of effectively working with a volunteer Development Board
- Experience working with Harlequin CRM database.
- Knowledge of Trust & Foundations in Yorkshire & Humberside

**Skills**:
Essential
- Excellent sales skills with ability to articulate information in a persuasive manner.
- Ability to develop compelling proposals, with the ability to demonstrate clear outcomes and impact.
- Ability to interact effectively with people at a senior level internally and externally
- Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, including ability to work independently.
- To be pro
- active and solution focussed.
- Ability to analyse data and report on insights.
- Confident IT skills and use of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage emotions with families affected by childhood cancer.
- Excellent sales skills with ability to successfully articulate information in a persuasive manner, converting prospects into supporters.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship building skills.
- Excellent written/presentation skills and confident when speaking to large audiences.
- Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of communication effectively with supporters, including when handing challenging convers

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