Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Christian Aid Full time

_**This role could be based in the UK in the London office (with the opportunity to work from home on some days each week in line with Christian Aid’s hybrid working approach) or homebased. The salary quoted is for the London office but if based at home, the salary will be £41,851.**_

**About us**

There’s never been a better time to join Christian Aid’s Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Department. We would say that, wouldn’t we? But we mean it. Despite the challenges we’ve all faced over recent years, we have grown income and smashed our targets, making a transformational impact for people in poverty. Your next career step could see you joining our passionate and energetic team of poverty-fighters. We inspire more than 250,000 supporters and thousands of supporting churches to raise more than £40 million annually to tackle the root causes of extreme poverty.

**About the role**

The role works strategically within the Trusts and Foundations team to maximise Christian Aid’s income, with a focus on building high-impact high-value relationships with US, European and UK trusts and foundations through strategic partnerships. The team is highly ambitious with intentions to grow income in the years ahead.

The post holder will be responsible for seeking new opportunities as well as working with existing donors. They will compile strong fundraising proposals through collaboration with global/regional/country teams; produce high quality reports; review complex budgets and financial reports with the support of finance colleagues; and develop strong working relationships with donors to deliver on six and seven figure gifts. The post holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues and senior management across the organisation and represent the team within the wider organisation.

**This role will focus on the management of one of the geographic focus areas, so we will be looking for someone with experience in fundraising from European and US trusts as well as UK trusts. Please note this focus could change throughout the period depending on need to include other geographical areas and/or line management.**

Management of US, European, US and UK trust growth will require exceedingly strong relationship building skills and a good level of technical knowledge to attract and grow new business. The post holder will be responsible for directing the strategy in a new growth area to secure new six and seven figure grants.

**About you**

You will have...
- Strong track record in securing six-figure + gifts from trusts and foundations
- Strong track record in converting prospective givers into donors
- Strong networking ability to generate new leads
- Good knowledge and experience of designing quality proposals
- Experience of producing in-depth, motivating and inspiring proposals and funding reports
- Experience in responding appropriately to the requirements and demands of funders, with the ability to handle and respond positively to pressure
- A proven ability to devise, implement and manage strategies and budgets
- A proven ability to monitor initiatives and evaluate findings systematically and methodically
- Ability to report findings to the organisation clearly and concisely
- Knowledge of the international charitable trust and foundations market, including trends

**Join us and you will...**

Make a transformational impact

Become part of the family

Belong to a team that values inclusivity and diversity

Be empowered and grow

Enjoy a good work-life balance

Be part of an organisation that puts people first

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £46,319.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, SE1 7RL

Reference ID: 3979


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