Trusts & Grants Fundraising Lead - Community Impact

Firstsite Collectors’ Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An arts organization in Colchester is seeking a Trusts & Grants Manager to lead fundraising initiatives, aiming to secure £120,000 for various community programs. The successful candidate will develop strategies, write funding applications, and manage relationships with grant makers. This role requires experience in fundraising and an ability to work collaboratively across teams. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization promotes a positive impact through creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience managing trusts and grants fundraising.
• Track record of securing significant funding from various sources.
• Ability to build strong relationships with funders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a proactive trusts and grants fundraising strategy.
• Secure funding with a target of £120,000 for 2026/27.
• Identify and research new funding prospects.
• Manage the grants pipeline and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate across the organization to gather necessary information.
• Uphold safeguarding best practices when working with young people.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Writing high-quality funding applications

Relationship management

Researching funding prospects

Job description

An arts organization in Colchester is seeking a Trusts & Grants Manager to lead fundraising initiatives, aiming to secure £120,000 for various community programs. The successful candidate will develop strategies, write funding applications, and manage relationships with grant makers. This role requires experience in fundraising and an ability to work collaboratively across teams. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization promotes a positive impact through creativity.