Are you ready to make a significant difference? CrossReach is seeking an experienced and passionate Donor Relations Manager to lead our efforts in building and managing relationships with high-net-worth donors. Your expertise will be crucial in increasing our unrestricted income and supporting our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Fundraising: Develop and implement strategies to secure high-value donations over £5,000.
• Prospect Conversion: Research and convert high-net-worth prospects into long-term supporters.
• Portfolio Management: Build and manage a robust portfolio of donors.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support the Events and Community Fundraising Officer, fostering growth and success.
• Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with senior managers and Church of Scotland departments to maximize fundraising opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Receive a rewarding compensation package.
• Dynamic Role: Engage in a highly impactful and varied role.
• Supportive Team: Join a dedicated and supportive team passionate about making a difference.
• Community Impact: Play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Degree-level education required.
• Experience: 5+ years’ experience securing significant gifts.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the philanthropic environment in Scotland.
• Skills: Excellent networking and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and fundraising CRM systems.

If you're passionate about making a difference and have a background in fundraising, we want to hear from you! Join us at CrossReach and help us create a brighter future for our communities.

Are you a seasoned fundraising professional with a passion for making a difference? CrossReach is looking for a dynamic Trust and Grants Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract in Edinburgh. If you have a proven track record of securing substantial funding and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Craft Winning Proposals: Research, write, and submit compelling funding proposals to secure grants for complex, multi-year projects.
• Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a strategic plan for trusts and foundations with the Head of Fundraising.
• Collaboration: Work closely with service managers to identify and promote fundable projects that align with our mission.
• Relationship Building: Maintain and nurture relationships with funder trustees and administrators, ensuring ongoing dialogue and understanding of their funding criteria.
• Leadership: Manage a Research Officer and produce regular reports on trust and foundation pipelines and progress.
• Plan and Execute: Create detailed work plans to ensure timely and effective submission of proposals, collaborating with colleagues to gather necessary information.
• Impact Reporting: Record and report new income and projected cash flow using Raisers Edge, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Hit the Target: Secure in the region of £400,000 of new funds annually, with the expectation of meeting increasing targets.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience: Demonstrable experience in fundraising from trusts and foundations, with a track record of securing significant funding for complex projects.
• Skills: Excellent proposal writing, project management, and relationship-building skills. Proficiency in MS Office and fundraising CRMs like Raisers Edge.
• Initiative: Ability to anticipate funders’ needs, spot opportunities, and develop strategic relationships.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative team player with diplomacy, tact, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Faith: A Christian faith and the ability to work within and uphold CrossReach’s Christian ethos.

Why CrossReach?

• Impact: Play a key role in securing vital funding to support our mission and projects.
• Supportive Environment: Join a mission-driven organization that values compassion, integrity, and service.
• Growth: Opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and fulfilling role.

Ready to make a real impact? Join us at CrossReach and be a part of something truly meaningful. Apply today and help us secure the future of our vital projects