Trusts & Foundations Development Manager, UK
Salary Range: £45,000 per annum
Start date: ASAP
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
ABOUT IWPR
Founded in 1991 and operating currently in three dozen countries around the world, the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is an independent nonprofit organisation that supports journalists and civil society to help drive change in countries experiencing conflict, crisis, and transition. Our work includes:
- Training and mentoring: IWPR trains and mentors journalists and rights activists to improve their ability to identify and present factual information.
- Providing platforms: IWPR helps local talent establish and strengthen media outlets and civic groups.
- Removing barriers: IWPR works with partners to remove barriers to free expression and citizen engagement
- Strengthening media and civil society: IWPR helps strengthen the ability of media and civil society to speak out.
- Empowering societies: IWPR helps societies find their own solutions.
IWPR’s reporting has exposed violations, led to political and legal reform, and improved people’s lives.
SUMMARY
The Trusts & Foundations Development Manager will be the first role in this speciality and will proactively develop programme ideas into winnable proposals and progress income from trusts and foundations.
Reporting to the Global Development Director, the successful candidate will be a self-starter with the relevant experience, skills and relationships to develop a portfolio of prospects and grant makers.
The Trusts & Foundations Development Manager will work as part of a collaborative and friendly development team and work closely with programmes to develop new ideas and applications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To identify suitable trust and foundation donors and establish relationships, with involvement from the GDD;
- Work with programme teams to develop new ideas for business development and submit to known and identified trusts & foundations;
- Manage the stewardship of the trusts and foundations portfolio, crafting winnable applications, and delivering reports as part of the engagement process;
- Work closely with the institutional development managers to identify opportunities for their portfolios and on institutional proposal development when necessary;
- Develop strategies for engaging new prospective donors through research and represent IWPR through networking;
- Gather and share information on new potential funding and/or themes and contribute to the intelligence and MEL functions of IWPR with donor information and competitor mapping;
- Manage and develop existing relationships in collaboration with IWPR programmes;
- Line management of a Development Assistant and coordination of their support to other team member.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- At least 5 years of experience working in a similar role;
- Significant and demonstrable experience of securing income from trusts and foundations;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- High quality verbal and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and a desire to collaborate with peers;
- Proven successful experience in identifying and securing unpublished funding opportunities;
- Ability to deliver high-level presentations to donors, clients and internal audiences.
Only those who have been selected for interviews will be contacted. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.
IWPR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff. We do not tolerate discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color/colour, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, maternity, sexual orientation, and gender assignment and identity), national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital or civil partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In line with our commitment to equality and diversity, and in compliance with US affirmative action requirements, we actively welcome and encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups. In the UK, we adopt similar principles through positive action where legally permissible.
We are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and fostering a workplace where all staff feel valued, supported, and empowered.