Senior Philanthropy Manager - Trusts & Foundations (12 mnth FTC)

Senior Philanthropy Manager - Trusts and Foundations (12 mnth FTC)

Location: London, HybridDepartment: Charities - Trust EngagementCompensation: £60,000 / yearApplication Deadline: 26 September 2025DescriptionSummary: Working with the Philanthropy team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager – Trusts and Foundations will play a key role in driving new high-value relationships with Trusts and Foundations and raising six- and seven-figure income for our three charities: Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity, and Guy’s Cancer Charity. The role will help shape and develop the new fundraising strategy and predominantly manages relationships with Trusts and Foundations, with a possible small portfolio of Major Donors as needed.The role will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with trustees, influencers and staff of grant-giving organisations, leading on large-scale projects and solicitations. As a senior member of staff, you will contribute to strategic planning, decision making and problem solving to help achieve ambitious income targets.Key ResponsibilitiesWrite clear and compelling fundraising proposals to charitable Trusts and Foundations with capacity for six- to seven-figure grants and donations.Build and maintain senior-level relationships with trustees, influencers and funder staff; represent Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation while supporting others to communicate with funders.Collaborate with academics and clinicians to develop strong cases for support for major projects.Develop and manage an effective stewardship programme for Trusts and Foundations donors, including reports and communications.Act as a Trusts and Foundations specialist on behalf of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation.Decision making, planning and problem solvingIdentify internal fundraising priorities aligned with Trusts and Foundations’ objectives.Work with Prospect Research to build a pipeline of high-calibre prospects with capacity to give.Balance multiple complex relationships and projects while responding to new opportunities.Prioritise time and resources to maximise income for the team.Map out donor development plans for key accounts and calendar activities for the year ahead.Make independent professional decisions and advise colleagues as appropriate.Service deliveryGenerate annual income according to agreed targets (individual and team).Manage and implement the Trusts and Foundations programme and contribute to strategy and plans.Meet KPIs for meetings and pledged income; establish gift agreements with funders.Contribute to team planning and performance monitoring to maximise growth.Show enterprise and creativity in developing Trusts and Foundations fundraising.Respond to stakeholders regarding fundraising requests.Analysis and researchContribute to team-wide evaluation to inform annual planning and strategy.Maintain donor data in the database and perform data analyses as required.Benchmark activity with other organisations and use results to support new activity.Undertake research with the Prospect Research team to inform cultivation.Teamwork and learningCommunicate a clear vision and share plans with other teams as appropriate.Present at staff training and induction events as required.Coordinate with high-value fundraising teams and the Prospect Research team for a unified approach.Promote the work of the Trusts and Foundations team and represent the team and organisation at events and conferences.Assist with campaigns and special projects as necessary and provide cover when needed.Working EnvironmentHybrid work: generally 2 days per week in London office and 3 days from home.Maintain databases and files relevant to the post; may attend evening or weekend events.Role responsibilities are not exhaustive and you may take on wider tasks commensurate with the role level.Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceAbility to understand complex situations quickly and develop creative solutions.Strategic team player with strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.Attention to detail; sound judgment and confident decision making.Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to present a case convincingly.Ability to initiate and implement a coherent fundraising programme; strong project management skills.Experience with Trusts and Foundations fundraising and five- to six-figure (or higher) donations.Knowledge of fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) or similar.QualificationsSignificant fundraising experience, including proposal writing or transferable income-generation experience.Experience leading large-scale projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.Experience meeting tight deadlines and working with Trusts and Foundations.Knowledge of working with Trusts and Foundations within fundraising.BenefitsUp to 12% employer pension contributionsAnnual personal development budgetAnnual health and wellbeing personal allowanceEnhanced parental leave pay; flexible and supportive working arrangementsHealth and wellbeing programme with optional yearly health check-upsFacilities to support healthy eating and onsite amenitiesAgile working, flexible hours and supportive ITShower facilities and bike lock areaGenerous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)Subsidies for glassesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: ContractJob function: OtherIndustries: Non-profit ..... full job details .....