Trusts and Foundation Manager
Location: Cobham, Surrey
Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)
Founded in 1963 by the world-renowned violinist and educator, the school provides a place for musically gifted children from around the world to develop their talents to the highest level within a stimulating academic environment. It was accorded the status of Centre for Excellence in the Performing Arts in 1973 and has a global reputation as one of the world's leading music schools.
Today's school provides a holistic education for around 90 exceptional pupils aged from 9 to 19, with specialist tuition on the stringed instruments, piano, classical guitar, harp and composition. Pupils split their time between their academic and musical studies and are given many opportunities to perform in front of an audience. Concerts take place regularly in The Hall, but also in local state schools, care homes and churches, carrying on the belief in the importance of giving back to the community.
The Role
You will join the Development team at an exciting time for the School. Under new leadership and with pupil numbers at an all-time high, fundraising continues to play a crucial role in securing the future of musical education and helping to develop the next generation of classical musicians. Their strategy is focused on reaching out to new donors, as well as continuing to engage their loyal body of current supporters, including several highly engaged grant-making trusts and foundations.
Key Duties:
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To support the achievement of The School's strategic goals by generating income from trusts and foundations of a wide range of sizes and interests, as well as statutory funders, meeting agreed financial targets.
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Fundraising
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Proactively research new trusts and analyse their giving potential and funding priorities and fulfil due diligence requirements.
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Identify and secure future funding opportunities for the School's future capital plans.
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Liaise directly with key contacts in trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies to establish important dates and criteria in order to strengthen applications.
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Implement all agreed actions with these trusts, including writing and submitting proposals, reports and other relevant information.
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Donor Stewardship and Development
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Manage The School's relationships with a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations, whose grants range from 4 to 6 figures.
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Create and regularly review tailored development plans for each allocated trust, identifying and analysing key information to inform actions aimed at maintaining or increasing these trusts' support.
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Monitor restricted spend alongside colleagues in the finance team and project leaders, to ensure all trust and foundation funds are spent in accordance with the terms of the grant.
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Ensure invitations are issued to appropriate YMS events and accompany invitees to event.
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Proposal Writing and Case for Support Development
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Identify fundable elements of YMS's work; source and collate information on this work; and package and present it in formations which are suitable for a range of current funders and new prospects.
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Liaise with relevant colleagues within YMS on the development of new projects, identify potential trust and foundation funders for proposed new work.
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Planning and Reporting
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Develop and monitor income and activity plans for donors and projects.
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Maintain accurate and complete records of donor details and communications on YMS' fundraising database (Spektrix).
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Contribute to annual target and budget setting.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- Substantial, demonstrable experience as a Trusts and Foundations fundraiser, preferably in the cultural or education sector, securing 5 and 6-figure grants.
- Demonstrable experience of the whole cycle of T&F fundraising, from initial prospect research through to generating meetings and securing income to achieve targets.
- Exceptional copy-writing skills and the ability to convey a case for support in a way that maximises success.
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate orally to a wide range of audiences with confidence.
- Experience initiating, developing and managing long-term relationships with funders to maximise engagement with the charity's mission and strategic priorities.
- Knowledge of and adherence to the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Understanding of relevant data legislation including the Data Protection Act 1988, GDPR and PECR.
- Experience and proficiency using a CRM database (preferably Spektrix).
- IT literate with experience of using Microsoft programmes.
- Strong financial acumen and experience of working with budgets.
- Knowledge of key funders in the cultural and/or education sectors.
Qualifications
- Qualification in fundraising or marketing-related discipline preferred.
Benefits
- Free School lunch during term times
- Free parking
- Use of the School's swimming pool when available
- Free lunchtime concerts
- Discounted tickets to other school events
- 24/7 access to DAS counselling services
- Life Assurance
- A health cash plan provided by Medicash
To Apply
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