Trusts and Foundations Manager

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Dogs Trust Worldwide Full time

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a background in trusts and foundations?
We're looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to help deliver significant growth in fundraising income, influencing trusts and foundations to contribute to our valuable work.

Application Deadline December 02, 2025 Department High Value Fundraising Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location London Workplace type Hybrid Compensation £47,662 per year + benefits

What does this role do?

As Trusts And Foundations Manager, You'll

  • develop your own trusts and foundations pipeline, crafting excellent cultivation and stewardship journeys for current and prospective supporters,
  • maintain and strengthen existing relationships through regular meetings and touchpoints, deepening the connection between donors and their impact,
  • work closely with other departments to build powerful donor journeys alongside building inspiring case studies and cases for support,
  • write and prepare well researched applications for grants, to an excellent standard.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 8th and 9th December 2025, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, it's crucial that you have excellent relationship and pipeline management skills, with proven experience of building strong relationships with donors that lead to multi-year outputs. You'll be a confident verbal communicator and writer, who is passionate about our mission and can effectively share our impact with potential donors. You'll also be organised and highly numerate, with experience of preparing and managing budgets.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That's why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We'll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It's what we've been doing since 1891 and how we've grown to become the UK's leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

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To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at We're here to support you every step of the way.

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