Trust & Foundations Specialist

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for Candlelighters through the development and implementation of a Trust Fundraising Strategy. This will involve the planning and writing of funding bids, reporting on previous grants and the research of new funding opportunities.

Historically, Candlelighters raises approximately £200k per year through Trust & Foundations, which we aim to grow in the coming year. In addition to this £200k, we have in the private phase of our appeal to raise £1m to fund the Candlelighters Supportive Care Research Centre, with Trust & Foundations being the main source of income during this phase.

This is an exciting time for Trust Fundraising at Candlelighters and this role provides a great opportunity for an experienced Trust Fundraiser to develop and achieve success.

• Lead on the development and implementation of Trust Fundraising Strategy and budget in line with the fundraising department’s business plan, ensuring ROI targets are met.
• Work closely with wider fundraising team to deliver fundraising strategy and achieve overall fundraising target of £1.9 million and succeed in achieving the charities long term growth strategy.
• Support the Trust Fundraising element of the Candlelighters Supportive Care Research Centre appeal.

• Prepare compelling Trust applications, using strong cases for support, for existing and new Trusts.
• Perform extensive research to identify new Trust & Foundations funding opportunities in line with the Trust & Foundations Fundraising Strategy.
• Demonstrate creative ways to maximise Candlelighters appeal to Trusts through specific project funding.
• Liaise with Family Support to ensure funding opportunities are identified and actioned appropriately, keeping them up to date on the results of applications.
• Provide professional and personal service to our Trust funders via email, telephone, post and digital communications where appropriate.
• Understand the importance of the Trust & Foundations income stream and the various steps within a Trust & Foundations funding cycle.
• Follow up and ensure that pledged amounts are received by Candlelighters.
• Maintain relationships with Trusts through regular communications, reports, accounts and updates.
• Ensure that reports and applications are submitted within the Trust deadlines. Acknowledge donations efficiently and appropriately.

• Record all relevant information on the fundraising database as required and maintain up-to-date records.
• Monitor the income and expenditure of restricted funding.
• Ensure all written materials comply with the Candlelighters key messaging and brand guidelines.
• Participate in Performance Development Plans and training identified to further enhance your role.
• Demonstrate the Candlelighters values on a daily basis.
• Ensure the families and their children remain at the heart of all our work.
• Act as an ambassador to Candlelighters. Any other duties reasonably assigned by the Head of Fundraising or Chief Executive.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Finance and Sales

Non-profit Organizations