Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations

Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations Role Summary The Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations role is to assist the department in delivering the revenue and capital targets. You will forge strong relationships with key trust and foundation funders, with a focus on proactively seeking opportunities to secure multi-year funding and diversify the portfolio, while identifying and cultivating new opportunities. Excellent communication skills and a clear, concise and evidence-based writing style when conveying the Collection''s aims and ambitions to potential funders will be key to this role. Supporter care and stewardship also play an important part of the position. Working closely with all departments at the museum and effective internal communication will be crucial for the success of the post holder. This role reports to the Head of Development. Role Description Fundraising and Stewardship Contribute towards realising the fundraising targets through maintaining and increasing income from existing and new sources. Build effective, long-term relationships with your portfolio of trusts and foundations and prospect pipeline through regular communication, attendance at events and face to face meetings. Produce clear, specific and compelling applications to Trusts and Foundations that have the capacity to give up to six- and seven-figure grants and donations. Work with the key stakeholders to ensure an effective stewardship programme is in place for Trusts and ..... full job details .....