Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Does the new year have a shiny new job in store for you?

Would you love to be part of a high-value fundraising team working with Trusts and Foundations to secure a better future for children and young people with cancer?

As Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, you ll join an ambitious and growing high-value team on a mission to do things differently.

Salary: £35,882 (£37,778 with London weighting)
Location: Homebased, travel for internal and external meetings (offices in Bristol/London)
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours full time and open to reduced or compressed hours
Benefits: 27 holidays (+ bank) with buying/selling options, 8% employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and adoption leave, sector-leading approach to L+D
Culture: Flexible, caring, life and family-friendly

About the mission

There are so many opportunities for funders to get involved at Young Lives Versus Cancer. Whether it s offering an opportunity to support the recently launched strategy The Time Is Now , or inspiring donors to contribute to a collaborative vision, fondly known as The North Star . There are services, systems change, evidence and resources at your fingertips, ready to capture the imagination of funders and help bring them to life.

About the charity

Young Lives Versus Cancer (YLVC) proudly leads the way when it comes to high-level psychosocial support throughout cancer treatment, end-of-life, and bereavement.

Their new strategy sets out a plan to properly invest in the tailored support that s needed, ensuring services remain relevant. Through trauma-informed, integrated social work and accommodation, plus a serious commitment to collaboration, YLVC is responding to the changing needs of children and young people by sharing knowledge that will lead to bigger, better impact.

Your Trusts and Foundations fundraising skills will play a vital role in helping achieve these goals.

About the role

This is a brand-new role, part of strategic growth for the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships team. You ll support delivery of the Trusts and Foundations strategy with a current team pipeline of £1.4 million, through best practice relationship management and stewardship.

About you

We d love to see you showcasing the following skills and experience when you get in touch:

• You ve got a personal track-record fundraising from trusts and foundations upwards of £10k+.
• You identify funder priorities and motivations, before matching them to relevant opportunities.
• You work collaboratively across an organisation as a strong team player, developing relationships with internal stakeholders and service delivery teams.
• You have a positive influence on the people around you and bring the best out in them.
• You roll your sleeves up and get the job done, understanding the bigger picture.

This is a truly unique opportunity and chance to be part of a something extra special.

If you re feeling the new year, new job itch, please get in touch with a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 13th January
Interview dates TBC in January

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