Trusts and Foundations Manager

We’re looking for a talented and tenacious fundraiser, with excellent relationship building and communication skills to join the team. Please apply if this is you!  About the role  We are seeking a new Trusts and Foundations Manager, to maximise income for British Heart Foundation’s work through the research, development, and management of high-level relationships with Trusts and Foundations.  You will manage a diverse portfolio of existing and prospective supporters, including some statutory funders. With an emphasis on new business, this post will focus on £75,000+ donors and securing multi-year gifts.  Growing income through strong relationships with private family Trusts and institutions, you’ll provide a high level or personalised donor care and stewardship to encourage long term support. About the team BHF is creating a culture that drives transformational and sustainable income through philanthropic giving, from donors in the UK and overseas. To achieve this vision, we are building a high performing Philanthropy team comprising dynamic externally facing fundraisers, talented proposition writers, research and insight specialists, and event and stewardship experts. Sitting within the Philanthropy team, the Trust and Foundation Team structure comprises of Head of Trusts and Foundations, this role, another Trusts and Foundations Manager and a Trusts and Foundations Executive.  About you  An excellent communicator, influencer, and relationship builder, you have a proven track record of successful fundraising from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. You'll also bring experience in securing 5-6 figure gifts from new and existing donors along with demonstrable experience in developing new relationships from identification through to securing the first gift.  A strong team player, you'll have experience of writing compelling funding proposals and reports and communicating complex issues clearly and succinctly.  Flexible, approachable, and collaborative, you'll be able to work closely with senior stakeholders, internally and externally to develop and execute solicitation plans.  You'll excel in forging strong and meaningful relationships, demonstrating the drive and passion to maximise funding opportunities. Additionally, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to be an ambassador for the BHF cause and our objectives.  When applying, we want you to tell us about your: Proven experience of successful fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and Institutional funders Proven experience of making successful 5-6 figure asks and working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and execute solicitation plans Experience of writing compelling funding proposals  Working arrangements  This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.   At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.  The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.   Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.    How to apply  Please click the apply button at the top of this page to read full details of the role on our website and apply.