Job Description: Trusts and foundations fundraising senior executive
Location: Tower Hill, London with flexibility to travel to services and meeting locations as required
Job Purpose:
Work Pattern:
9.00am – 5.30pm Monday -
Friday
37.5 hours per week
To transform Refuge’s current programme of trust and foundation fundraising, by implementing the new trust and foundations fundraising strategy to deliver immediate and long-term income growth for Refuge.
Responsible to: Senior manager, high value fundraising Direct reports: N/A
Main duties:
Major donor fundraising
1 Work collaboratively within the high value fundraising team to implement Refuge’s high value fundraising strategy and meet ambitious fundraising objectives and income targets.
2 Implement the trust and foundations strategy to manage Refuge’s current portfolio of trust and foundations and to grow the portfolio by; conducting research, producing outstanding grant applications and providing excellent stewardship for new and existing contacts.
3 Use a broad range of research tools and resources to conduct extensive prospect research to generate unrestricted and restricted income for Refuge.
4 Draft trust and foundation profiles and make prospect recommendations to the high value fundraising senior manager, ensuring a full pipeline of opportunities is always in place.
5 Work collaboratively across the high value team - mapping networks and maximising opportunities to grow income from across all high value audiences.
6 Respond to funding opportunities by working collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation to develop bespoke propositions to connect donors to the women and children who use Refuge services.
7 Support the planning and management of high value fundraising events.
8 Maintain high standards of donor care through accurate and timely donation and thanking processing.
9 Maintain accurate and up to date donor records on The Raisers Edge CRM database and on electronic and paper files as appropriate.
General
10 Manage a dynamic workload and respond to competing priorities.
11 Ensure efficient use of resources at all times to maximise net income.
12 Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation.
13 Attend evening and weekend events to represent Refuge, as required.
14 Attend all meetings or training as requested by the senior manager, high value fundraising. Attend regular supervision sessions and participate in Refuge’s performance management processes.
15 Develop an in depth knowledge of domestic violence and understanding of Refuge’s work, philosophy and mission.

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16 Adhere to and co-operate with all Refuge policies and procedures.
17 Undertake the role with a passion for, and a commitment to the principals of empowerment, support and equality which underpin all of the work undertaken by Refuge.
It is essential to the development of Refuge’s service delivery that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.

Person specification
Criteria
1 Education/ qualifications
2 Experience
Trusts and foundations fundraising senior executive
1.1 Good standard of general education
1.2 Degree or equivalent
1.3 Fundraising, marketing or similar professional qualification.
2.1 Significant proven experience of securing five-figure grants (unrestricted and restricted funding) from trust and foundations in a charity setting.
2.2 Proven experience of prospect research to establish and maintain a strong trust and foundation strong pipeline.
2.3 Extensive proven experience of using The
Raisers Edge CRM database to maintain records and produce reports.
Essential/ desirable
How measured?
(Application form / interview / assessment)
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3 Abilities/skills/ knowledge
2.4 Extensive proven experience of producing high quality and compelling grant applications, reports and correspondence to inspire generous support and high value grants from trust and foundation audiences.
2.5 Proven experience of meeting deadlines and targets in a results driven environment.
2.6 Proven experience of building relationships and working collaboratively to meet team objectives and income targets from trust and foundations.
2.7 Experience of planning, managing, monitoring and reporting financial and activity information.
3.1 Ability to work with the high value senior manager to implement the new trust and foundations fundraising strategy to deliver ambitious income targets for Refuge.
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Person Specification
3 Abilities/skills/ knowledge
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4 General a range of audiences.
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3.2 Demonstrable ability to use a broad range of prospect research tools and resources to identify and prioritise trust and foundation prospects to support Refuge.
3.3 Excellent written communication skills including the proven ability to write efficiently and effectively, tailoring copy for
3.4 Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to present and discuss
Refuge’s work with trust and foundation funders and prospects.
3.5 Excellent organisational skills and ability to work proactively to manage a complex workload.
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3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
Excellent numeracy skills including the ability to track income and present detailed financial information.
The ability to meet individual and shared objectives by working well both independently and within a dynamic team.
The ability to work within a fast paced and changing environment effectively.
A high level of IT literacy (MS office,
Outlook, database).
3.10 A good working knowledge of fundraising best practice and relevant legislation.
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3.11 The ability to demonstrate respect, understanding and sensitively when communicating around issues of domestic violence and other personal and emotive issues.
4.1 Willing and able to work outside of normal office hours to represent Refuge and undertake fundraising activities as necessary.
4.2 A commitment to working within the Code of Fundraising Practice.
4.3 A positive, proactive and tenacious work ethic.
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4 General (continued) 4.4 A commitment to follow the policies, procedures and philosophical principles of
Refuge and be committed to empowerment, support and equality which underpin all of the work undertaken by
Refuge.
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