Merrifield Consultants are delighted to partner with a Cure Parkinson's to find a Trusts and Foundations Manager, to be responsible for implementing and growing Cure Parkinson's Trust fundraising programme. Meet agreed income targets by producing high quality applications to secure significant income from grant-giving Trusts and Foundations, both existing and new.

Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager

Line manager: Head of Philanthropy

Manages: Trusts Officer

Salary: GBP40,000 per annum

Location: London based office & home, with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Hours a week 35

Closing Date: 6th January 2024 ( Interviews on a rolling basis)

Cure Parkinson's are here for the cure. Everything they do is to move us closer to their goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson's.

Main responsibilities:

Lead and grow the Cure Parkinson's trust fundraising programme.Manage and support the Trusts OfficerSecure income for Cure Parkinson's by creating tailored proposals for restricted and unrestricted funds, focusing on GBP50k+ opportunities.Support the development of an international trust programme.Work collaboratively with the research and senior management teams to identify immediate and long-term funding requirements, and to develop in-depth project proposals.To make the team aware of new and existing funding opportunities from Trusts and Grantmakers.To work across the fundraising team to utilise opportunities and encourage the team to identify opportunities in Trust fundraising as they arise.Submit high-quality grant applications within required deadlines to a wide range of funders including large national funders, building relationships and partnerships.Experience of securing five and six-figure, multi-year and one-off grants from charitable trusts and foundations, and other grant making bodies.Conduct regular research on prospects, recording the most up-to-date information available regarding propensity to give and application process.Develop prospect research into a pipeline of funding applications to small, medium, large and multi-year funders. Knowledge and skills:

Self-motivated and enthusiastic workerExcellent communicator both written and face to face with an ability to adapt to each donor's individual needsPassionate and energetic, able to inspire and engage people in Cure Parkinson's missionEffective team workerAbility to work on own initiativeSensitivity to the cause and CP's research-based activity This role is perfect for an experienced trusts fundraiser looking to take a step up in an excellent charity with great plans to expand their team.

To find out more and to apply, please contact Jaini Shah at Merrifield Consultants

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.