Trusts and Foundations Officer

Mildmay is looking for a skilled and motivated Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our Fundraising and Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to play a key role in securing vital funding for our international HIV and healthcare projects, while also supporting essential services at Mildmay Hospital in the UK.

Please note: This role is only suitable for individuals with proven fundraising experience, specifically in securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of two to three years of relevant experience. If your background is in clinical healthcare or unrelated fields, this position is not a suitable match. We kindly ask that you do not apply unless you meet the specific fundraising criteria outlined.

The primary focus of this role is to help grow and sustain our international development work, particularly through securing funding for projects in Uganda and other African countries. This will involve identifying and engaging with charitable trusts, foundations, and other funders. The successful candidate will draft compelling funding proposals, manage relationships with grant-makers, and ensure high-quality stewardship. While international fundraising is the priority, the role will also involve supporting fundraising efforts for Mildmay Hospital's work in the UK with HIV, substance misuse, and homeless patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about global health and development, who wants to contribute to life-changing work both internationally and in the UK.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Mildmay is a pioneering healthcare charity with a rich history of developing HIV and healthcare-related projects across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Eastern Europe. Since the 1990s, these projects have transitioned to local leadership, allowing Mildmay to focus on new opportunities. We are currently expanding our work, starting with initiatives in Uganda. The Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer will be critical in securing the funding necessary to support these international projects, as well as Mildmay Hospital in the UK, which serves people living with HIV, substance misuse and people experiencing homelessness.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary goal of the Trusts and Foundations Officer is to assist in project development and identify and secure funding from charitable trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, church organisations, and community funders. This role will focus on securing funding for both Mildmay's international projects and the essential services provided by Mildmay Hospital in the UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with current and prospective donors, drafting persuasive funding proposals, and ensuring timely reporting to funders. Working closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager, the CEO, and colleagues across the organisation, the post holder will help drive Mildmay's fundraising efforts to support our vital work.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fundraising, project development and grant writing Collaborate with colleagues to identify and develop projects that align with fundraising objectives.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective grant-making bodies, ensuring timely and methodical cultivation.
• Lead on drafting well-researched, compelling funding proposals, in line with the overall fundraising strategy.
• Manage a schedule of funder reports, ensuring a focus on measurable objectives, outcomes and income targets.
• Prepare and submit accurate budgets and project details for grant applications.
• Accurately track communications and applications in the fundraising database (Beacon CRM).

Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality stewardship through regular updates, recognition of funders through publications, online platforms, and events.
• Support senior leadership and volunteers with their fundraising efforts, including helping them leverage personal and professional networks.
• Draft gift agreements and sponsorship contracts, working with relevant colleagues.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and all relevant data protection regulations for donor records.

General

• Represent Mildmay Hospital professionally at all times.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance performance.
• Undertake additional duties as needed, in line with the role's responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to Mildmay's records management policies.