Back-Up
Purpose of the role: As an experienced trusts fundraiser, you will drive the growth of our income from trusts and foundations. Your exceptional skills in building connections, securing funding, and delivering outstanding stewardship is vital to transforming the lives of people affected by spinal cord injury. You will manage and develop an increasingly diverse portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and Grantmakers, including the National Lottery Community Fund. You will be a part of a passionate Partnerships Team, creatively working across trusts and foundations, corporate relationships and special events to maximise opportunities to sustain and grow income. Key stakeholders: Trustees, administrators, and grant officers from the full range of trusts & foundations (including family/private trusts, corporate foundations and National Lottery), senior leaders, trustees, volunteers, staff and service users Values: Our values are central to our approach: All roles at Back Up should reflect our core values We embrace challenge: Challenge is central to our learning and growth; it helps us gain knowledge and skills. By finding ways to overcome challenge and move forward we gain a sense of achievement, supporting us to realise our full potential. We have fun: We believe that having fun allows us to connect with others, whilst opening up opportunities to develop, achieve and get the most out of life, showing that there is a positive future after spinal cord injury. We build inclusive communities: We achieve more for people affected by spinal cord injury when we work together. We are collaborative and inclusive in our approach. We embrace diversity, working with and supporting individuals, groups, and the wider spinal cord injury community, bringing people together. We are ambitious for each other: We are driven by the needs of people with a spinal cord injury and their families. We are passionate, striving to be the best. We set high standards, and we work hard to reach them. We are proactive, push boundaries, try new approaches and we learn quickly. We recognise that failure doesn t have to equal loss, rather an opportunity for growth. We listen to what people affected by spinal cord injury want and we seek innovative responses based on their feedback. RESPONSIBILITIES: General Research and submit compelling proposals and applications for high-value grants and donations (5+ figures) to secure income and support long-term sustainability. Prospect research of new funders and partners capable of supporting Back Up s work. Provide timely, accurate reports and updates to funders showing the impact of funded work. Delivering an effective stewardship programme to engage and thank funders, working closely with the partnerships team to inspire our donors Maximise opportunities through Back Up s networks, including the fundraising team, services staff, SMT, development board, board of trustees and volunteer networks. Managing multi-year budgets and ensure accurate forecasting, monitoring and evaluating performance to meet agreed targets. Support the maintenance and development of internal systems to manage restricted income and effective data flow and quality to support delivery of the Trusts and Foundations Strategy Ensure up to date records of grants and donations and funder communications. Manage, support, and develop the trust fundraising team and plans. Build strong working relationships with services and finance to align funding with strategic needs and business plans Other key responsibilities Driving the development and delivery of the Trusts and Foundations strategy and annual business plans Managing and monitoring the trusts and foundations pipeline, budget and forecasts; providing reports and updates on activity to the Head of Partnerships. Ensuring income generation aligns with organisational plans. Ensuring high quality applications, reports and stewardship to funders Effective management of the Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to develop, feel supported and achieve targets. Collaborating effectively with the Partnerships Team to maximise income from a range of opportunities. Working effectively with fundraising, finance, and services teams to identify needs and maximise income. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Essential: Proven success in securing income from a range of charitable trusts and foundations Experience managing staff or volunteers and delivering against targets Strong relationship-building, engagement and stewardship skills Confident communicator with excellent written skills Experience in supporting planning and monitoring of budgets, pipelines and KPIs Familiarity with CRM and data tools for fundraising and reporting A collaborative and proactive approach The ability to manage conflicting priorities Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends Desirable: Experience in high level cultivation and securing corporate foundation income Knowledge of spinal cord injury or disability-related issues Experience with digital tools such as Power BI, Mailchimp, Canva, and Asana We welcome applications from everyone and encourage people from Black, Asian or other ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as those with higher level spinal cord injuries, to apply. We re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued and supported.
Purpose of the role: As an experienced trusts fundraiser, you will drive the growth of our income from trusts and foundations. Your exceptional skills in building connections, securing funding, and delivering outstanding stewardship is vital to transforming the lives of people affected by spinal cord injury. You will manage and develop an increasingly diverse portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and Grantmakers, including the National Lottery Community Fund. You will be a part of a passionate Partnerships Team, creatively working across trusts and foundations, corporate relationships and special events to maximise opportunities to sustain and grow income. Key stakeholders: Trustees, administrators, and grant officers from the full range of trusts & foundations (including family/private trusts, corporate foundations and National Lottery), senior leaders, trustees, volunteers, staff and service users Values: Our values are central to our approach: All roles at Back Up should reflect our core values We embrace challenge: Challenge is central to our learning and growth; it helps us gain knowledge and skills. By finding ways to overcome challenge and move forward we gain a sense of achievement, supporting us to realise our full potential. We have fun: We believe that having fun allows us to connect with others, whilst opening up opportunities to develop, achieve and get the most out of life, showing that there is a positive future after spinal cord injury. We build inclusive communities: We achieve more for people affected by spinal cord injury when we work together. We are collaborative and inclusive in our approach. We embrace diversity, working with and supporting individuals, groups, and the wider spinal cord injury community, bringing people together. We are ambitious for each other: We are driven by the needs of people with a spinal cord injury and their families. We are passionate, striving to be the best. We set high standards, and we work hard to reach them. We are proactive, push boundaries, try new approaches and we learn quickly. We recognise that failure doesn t have to equal loss, rather an opportunity for growth. We listen to what people affected by spinal cord injury want and we seek innovative responses based on their feedback. RESPONSIBILITIES: General Research and submit compelling proposals and applications for high-value grants and donations (5+ figures) to secure income and support long-term sustainability. Prospect research of new funders and partners capable of supporting Back Up s work. Provide timely, accurate reports and updates to funders showing the impact of funded work. Delivering an effective stewardship programme to engage and thank funders, working closely with the partnerships team to inspire our donors Maximise opportunities through Back Up s networks, including the fundraising team, services staff, SMT, development board, board of trustees and volunteer networks. Managing multi-year budgets and ensure accurate forecasting, monitoring and evaluating performance to meet agreed targets. Support the maintenance and development of internal systems to manage restricted income and effective data flow and quality to support delivery of the Trusts and Foundations Strategy Ensure up to date records of grants and donations and funder communications. Manage, support, and develop the trust fundraising team and plans. Build strong working relationships with services and finance to align funding with strategic needs and business plans Other key responsibilities Driving the development and delivery of the Trusts and Foundations strategy and annual business plans Managing and monitoring the trusts and foundations pipeline, budget and forecasts; providing reports and updates on activity to the Head of Partnerships. Ensuring income generation aligns with organisational plans. Ensuring high quality applications, reports and stewardship to funders Effective management of the Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to develop, feel supported and achieve targets. Collaborating effectively with the Partnerships Team to maximise income from a range of opportunities. Working effectively with fundraising, finance, and services teams to identify needs and maximise income. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Essential: Proven success in securing income from a range of charitable trusts and foundations Experience managing staff or volunteers and delivering against targets Strong relationship-building, engagement and stewardship skills Confident communicator with excellent written skills Experience in supporting planning and monitoring of budgets, pipelines and KPIs Familiarity with CRM and data tools for fundraising and reporting A collaborative and proactive approach The ability to manage conflicting priorities Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends Desirable: Experience in high level cultivation and securing corporate foundation income Knowledge of spinal cord injury or disability-related issues Experience with digital tools such as Power BI, Mailchimp, Canva, and Asana We welcome applications from everyone and encourage people from Black, Asian or other ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as those with higher level spinal cord injuries, to apply. We re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued and supported.
Back-Up
About the role: We pride ourselves in the strength of our relationships and the difference we make together to deliver our ambitious strategy and change lives. As Trusts and Philanthropy Officer, you ll be responsible for working as part of a supportive team to drive and deliver the Trusts and Major Donor strategies. Line managed by the Partnerships Lead, and closely working with major donor and trusts team members, 60% of your role will maintain and maximise income from your own portfolio of warm and new charitable trusts and foundations from an established and growing pipeline. For 40% of your time, you will be researching and co-ordinating a growing pipeline of individuals capable of giving high value gifts. For full details please see our job description. About us: At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people. At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries. In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver. How to apply Please apply by emailing . org . uk by midnight on Sunday 2nd March with: A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.) A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted. A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards. We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First round interviews will be held from the week beginning 10th February . If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply. What will the process involve? The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online . There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email . org . uk Guaranteed Interview Scheme As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme: . org . uk. Don t meet every single requirement? At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
About the role: We pride ourselves in the strength of our relationships and the difference we make together to deliver our ambitious strategy and change lives. As Trusts and Philanthropy Officer, you ll be responsible for working as part of a supportive team to drive and deliver the Trusts and Major Donor strategies. Line managed by the Partnerships Lead, and closely working with major donor and trusts team members, 60% of your role will maintain and maximise income from your own portfolio of warm and new charitable trusts and foundations from an established and growing pipeline. For 40% of your time, you will be researching and co-ordinating a growing pipeline of individuals capable of giving high value gifts. For full details please see our job description. About us: At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people. At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries. In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver. How to apply Please apply by emailing . org . uk by midnight on Sunday 2nd March with: A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.) A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted. A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards. We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First round interviews will be held from the week beginning 10th February . If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply. What will the process involve? The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online . There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email . org . uk Guaranteed Interview Scheme As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme: . org . uk. Don t meet every single requirement? At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.