Fundraising Manager

Can you write successful grant applications? If you have fundraising experience or would like to move into fundraising this could be the ideal role for you.

This is an exciting time to join us at the Medical Research Foundation, as we prepare to launch our new five-year strategy to drive the life-changing advances of tomorrow, by laying the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries today. A key part of this strategy will be to invest in our fundraising team to achieve transformational growth in voluntary income in the next 10 years. To support this growth, we are looking for a Fundraising Grants Officer to play a crucial role in raising income from potential funders.

Reporting to and working closely with our Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will be part of the philanthropy team and will make a significant contribution to delivering ambitious income generation plans from a range of income streams. Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our research projects and research funding plans.
• Develop a pipeline of low value-high volume applications to Trusts & Foundations; research, tailor templates and submit applications.
• Work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager on the development of a new programme of high value-low volume applications to Trusts & Foundations and support the submission of applications.
• Undertake research to identify individuals with an interest in medical research to support the development of a Major Donor fundraising programme.
• Undertake research on companies and assess their potential for partnership to support the development of a Corporate Partnerships programme.
• Organise meetings and events for prospective supporters and provide briefings for colleagues and senior volunteers.
• Work with the communications team to develop compelling case for support documents and other donor materials to attract support for our research projects.
• Manage and maintain records and monitor progress of applications and relationships, including working to agreed KPIs and ROI.

This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your existing skills and experience gained by making fundraising or grant applications, or through grant-giving or grant management, grow professionally, and perform a vital role in helping us to achieve our charity’ objectives to improve the future of human health.  We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• Experience of undertaking research to identify and assess potential funding opportunities.
• Effective written communications with a persuasive writing style.
• Experience of successfully making or reviewing fundraising or grant applications in a charity. grant-giving organisation, research funding organisation or scientific setting.
• Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Working in an organised manner, managing deadlines effectively and responding flexibly to work priorities.
• IT literacy and experience in effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
• Develop and manage effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

We will offer you

We will offer a salary of between £29,000 and £34,000 depending on experience for a 36-hour week and double-matched pension contributions up to 10% max employer contribution.  We would like a full-time employee but are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE).  We offer 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) per year, excellent financial, health and social benefits and an opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference to human health.  We operate a hybrid working policy with some work office-based and other remote working.

We value the importance of having fun at work. We enjoy regular team lunches and an end-of-year party to celebrate our successes. Our Social Committee organises our out-of-work social calendar which includes excursions to local street food markets, visits to cultural venues and monthly after-work drinks.

Closing date:  14 March 2024 at 09:00

Interview date:  25 March 2024