Trusts and Foundations Manager

Following a restructure of the school''s development department, St Mary''s Music School, Edinburgh, is looking to appoint a self-motivated and dynamic fundraiser to help secure and sustain significant grants from trusts and foundations. The postholder will develop high quality applications, bids and reports for a diverse range of audiences. The School is keen to appoint someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as exceptional relationship-management skills, who will work to develop and deliver a strategy to grow sustainable income from grants and foundations over time. The successful candidate will work closely with the School Bursar, Individual Giving Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager and Database Assistant, as part of the School''s development team. This is a part-time post of 21 hours/3 days per week, working over the whole year. Role Purpose: To develop and manage a programme of trust, foundation and statutory fundraising that delivers sustainable income for St Mary''s Music School. The Trusts and Foundations Manager will identify funding opportunities, prepare compelling applications and reports, and build strong relationships with funders to support the School''s strategic priorities. Specific duties will include: Fundraising Contributing to the overall Fundraising Strategy; Developing and implementing plans to meet income targets; Working with the development team on fundraising messaging, including a consistent and ..... full job details .....