Business Development Manager, charity, London, £42,000

Business Development Manager, charity, London, £42,000

Business Development Manager

Location: London

Salary: Up to £42,000

COREcruitment is working with a historical site in London who are recruiting for a Business Development Manager,. This role will be working alongside the Head of Development Manager to manage the strategic development of Trusts and Foundations fundraising, identifying opportunities to drive growth in this area. The post-holder will oversee income generation from grant-making organisations and ensure timely reporting to funders.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Responsibilities

• Increase Trusts and Foundations income, focusing on securing five- and six-figure donations to support major projects and unrestricted funds.
• Manage a personal portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, meeting with potential funders to pitch proposals and ensure expectations are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling funding applications that meet funder deadlines.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders to secure multi-year income opportunities.
• Lead prospecting efforts, expanding the range of potential funders through research and network connections.
• Work with the Head of Development to identify funding opportunities and create tailored cases for support.
• Oversee the creation of stewardship reports to communicate impact to supporters and explore further donor recognition opportunities.
• Ensure timely submission of grant reports, adhering to grant terms and conditions.
• Include Trust and Foundation contacts in strategic communications and engagement activities where appropriate.
• Contribute to annual donor event planning, ensuring high-level engagement opportunities and smooth event execution.
• Assist with major and principal gift proposals and statutory funding bids, particularly for the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
• Support the Head of Development in managing the American Friends group and launching new funding initiatives.

Strategy and Planning

• Set KPIs and objectives with the Head of Development, and implement strategies to achieve them.
• Ensure bespoke engagement plans for prospects and donors, and contribute to budget forecasting.
• Oversee reporting and evaluation strategies to optimize fundraising performance.
• Prepare reports for Trustees and the Chief Executive as required.

Operations

• Accurately record Trusts and Foundations income, ensuring timely donor recognition.
• Maintain records of gift agreements, grant terms, and recognition details.
• Ensure accurate logging of activities in the CRM system in compliance with GDPR.
• Manage budget expenditure and ensure timely approval of invoices by the Head of Development.
• Build internal relationships and participate in daily organizational activities.
• Manage relationships with third-party suppliers as needed.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as required by the Head of Development.
• Occasionally attend events outside office hours, typically on-site during weekday evenings.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to