Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Trust and Foundations Officer will;
Support the Head of Philanthropy to develop a dynamic pipeline of new and existing Trusts and Foundations with a clear plan to increase underlying income in line with the Development strategy Develop and maintain a rolling programme of bespoke grant applications while building and stewarding long-term relationships with funders Draft compelling applications and proposals with clear asks and budgets in line with the Cathedral's priority funding needs, matching funders to the right projects to maximise income and engagement Build strong networks and close relationships with grant makers and trustees of Trusts and Foundations, engaging 'Home Team' in relationship development and stewardship plans Network and horizon scan to engage with new Trusts and Foundations and identify funding opportunities The successful candidate will have;
Trusts fundraising experience with proven track record growing income from Trusts and Foundations Strong networking, collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others – internally and externally at all levels Excellent persuasive writing skills, including experience of producing compelling fundraising proposals, budgets and project concepts Understanding of a donor-centric approach, meeting the needs of supporters through excellent engagement, stewardship and recognition based on an equitable approach The successful applicant will also be expected to share in St Paul's Cathedral's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
In return you'll find we are a welcoming place to work and we each take responsibility for our part in the Cathedral's work, looking after St Paul's for the next generation.
Our annual holiday allowance is 25 days plus bank holidays (FTE) or 33 days inclusive of bank holidays (FTE) Our pension scheme allows for up to 7.5% employer contribution And as you might expect we have life assurance of four times basic salary and an employee assistance programme We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage, women, and disabled people are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase our representation.