Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts
hace 13 horas
Manchester
Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts (Part-time, remote) Organisation: Gilgal Birmingham Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 FTE (pro rata £21,000 – £24,000 depending on experience) Our Location: Birmingham Closing Date: Monday 15th December Gilgal Birmingham is a specialist domestic abuse charity providing refuge accommodation and community-based support for women and children at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse. We offer emergency refuge spaces and a growing range of outreach services that help women rebuild their lives, access safety, and move towards independence. We are seeking a Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts to secure and manage the funding that enables this vital work. This is a key strategic role leading our grants, trusts, statutory funding and corporate income pipeline, working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team. You will be responsible for prospect research, high-quality bid writing, reporting, and building strong relationships with funders and partners. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can manage the full fundraising lifecycle and contribute to the growth of a life-changing service. This is a part-time, remote position, but hybrid working in our Birmingham office is also an option. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Planning • Work with the CEO to implement Gilgal’s Fundraising and Income Generation Strategy., • Develop and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporate partners., • Prepare a rolling income generation plan with timelines and bid targets., • Support the CEO in identifying opportunities for partnership bids and collaborative tenders. Grants and Trusts • Research and identify suitable funding opportunities aligned with Gilgal’s priorities., • Develop strong, evidence-based funding proposals with clear outcomes and robust budgets., • Coordinate with service leads and finance staff to ensure accuracy and compliance., • Manage the full bid lifecycle, from identification through to submission, monitoring, and evaluation., • Maintain a funding tracker with deadlines, progress updates, and reporting requirements. Relationship Management • Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, trusts, commissioners, and partners., • Provide ongoing updates to funders to strengthen long-term partnerships., • Attend relevant meetings, events, and briefings. Reporting and Monitoring • Produce clear, impact-focused reports for funders and stakeholders., • Work with colleagues to collect and analyse outcomes data to inform bids and reporting., • Review successful and unsuccessful bids to identify trends and improve future applications., • Support the CEO and Finance Director in aligning budgets with funder requirements., • Contribute to regular Funding Overview Reports and Income Generation Plans for the Board. Corporate and Individual Fundraising Support • Support the CEO in developing relationships with corporate partners and donors., • Contribute to wider fundraising initiatives as needed. Other Responsibilities • Uphold confidentiality and data protection in line with Gilgal’s policies and the Data Protection Act., • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion., • Contribute to organisational planning, evaluation, and policy development., • Support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement., • Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the CEO. Essential Skills and Experience • Proven track record in trusts and grants fundraising at a senior level., • Experience in bid writing and grant management within the charity or public sector., • Strong understanding of trust, foundation, and statutory funding landscapes., • Excellent written communication and persuasive writing skills., • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines., • Financial literacy and ability to prepare project budgets., • A collaborative, flexible, and motivated approach to work. Desirable • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or similar., • Experience using CRM or fundraising databases., • Experience in the domestic abuse, housing, or social care sectors., • Experience with corporate fundraising or CSR partnerships., • Knowledge of impact measurement and theory of change., • Knowledge of funders in Birmingham/West Midlands and/or with an interest in domestic abuse. Due to the nature of our work, this post is open to women only and is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010). All appointments are subject to references and a DBS check. To learn more about Gilgal Birmingham and the services we provide, visit
