Trusts and Partnerships Manager

Company Description

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, established in 1969, is a leading charity focused on protecting wildlife and wild spaces across Staffordshire. Supported by over 20,000 members, the Trust manages more than 40 nature reserves, manages some of the county’s largest nature recovery ptogrammes and introduces people of all ages to nature. Headquartered at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, the Trust employs a diverse team, with roles in conservation, education, community engagement, fundraising, and administration. Rooted in values of equality, inclusivity, and diversity, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust fosters a culture of collaboration and learning

Brief role description

This is a full-time, hybrid role for a Trusts and Partnerships Manager based in wolseley Bridge, Stafford. relationships, and oversee fundraising campaigns. A senior trusts manager able to create solid fundable projects, secure funding and develip relstionships. Youll be responsible gor trust income and help develop major donor, legacy and corporate income. The role involves working closely with internal teams and stakeholders, monitoring progress against targets, and line managing colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head of Fundraising and

Development to deliver a robust multi-year

fundraising strategy.

• Manage trusts, corporate, legacy and major

donor income streams.

• Identify, cultivate and manage relationships

with trusts and foundations, major donors and

corporates.

• Research, write, and submit high-quality

funding applications and grant proposals. Fulfil

all funder reporting and end of grant

requirements.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the

organisation to build a library of strong cases

for support.

• Working with Head of Fundraising

and Development to coordinate grants and

trust work carried out across the organisation.

• With the Head of Fundraising and Development,

develop a partnership pipeline focusing on

increasing unrestricted, multi-year support and

improving the quality, volume and success rate

of applications.

• Conduct due diligence on potential funders and

funding sources to ensure alignment with the

Wildlife Trust’s mission, values, and ethical

standards

Provide accurate forecasts, reports and insights

to the Head of Fundraising and Development

and Finance Manager as required.

• Maintain accurate records of donors, donor

engagement, pipeline activity and income using

the CRM system.

• Monitor trends in trusts, corporates, legacies

and major giving, adapting approaches,

including as a response to changes in the

external funding environment.

• Line manage staff, supporting their

development and ability to achieve delegated

targets.

• Work closely with colleagues across Fundraising

and Development to ensure joined-up planning

and delivery, developing fundraising

relationships across income streams.

• Act as a professional ambassador for

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, representing the

organisation with credibility.

• Keep abreast of programme developments in

delivery teams.

For the organisation to work effectively you may

be required to assist with other areas of work and

therefore you should be prepared to undertake

other duties, appropriate to the post, as delegated

by your line manager

Closing date 18 May

Applications are being managed by @pollysymondson [email protected]

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