Trust & Foundations Manager

Job title: Trusts and Foundations Manager Location: Yorkshire (2 days in the office per week) Salary: circa £42,000 per annum Reports to: CEO Term: Permanent, Full-time and Part-time considered Working hours: (Hybrid working and remote considered) Aquilas are delighted to be supporting a Children’s Charity based to find their new Trusts and Foundations Manager to work with the CEO to develop and grow a fundraising strategy. You will be responsible for all Trusts and Foundations income generation and you will be expected to deliver high-value fundraising proposals. About the role: Key Responsibilities: Maintaining and growing the database of trusts and foundations with potential to support the charity, prospecting funders for new and growing programmes. You will have access to FundsOnline to support prospecting. Work with the Board of Trustees to map connections with Trusts & Foundations and establish a plan of introductions/stewardship to be managed by Trustees Proactively seek out trusts and foundations who support capital projects. Work with the CEO to develop a funding strategy for the Great Yorkshire Build. Manage Trust income in line with donor requirements. Identify and build relationships with trusts and foundations through proactive stewardship to secure new donors and retain existing donors. About you A passion for helping children Experience working within Trusts and Foundations in the charity sector, writing well researched and engaging proposals A proven track record of securing bids through Trusts and Foundations in the Charity sector Excellent grant writing and project budgeting skills Drive, ambition, and a strong sense of initiative This is an fantastic opportunity for an experienced trust fundraiser to join a growing charity that has ambitions to help as many children as they possibly can. To apply For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact: Kieran McGorrian, Recruitment Partner | kieranaquilas.co.uk | 0775 125 0774 Aquilas are wholly committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applicationsfrom all suitably-qualified candidates. We are truly invested in our candidates and being supportive and informative throughout the application journey

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 1/12/2025