Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Working in the Development team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Trusts and Foundations, the Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser will contribute to the Museum's annual revenue income target of between £1.4M-£2M across all sites and departments, maximising trusts and foundations income in line with RMG's strategy '
Charting our Course
'. The post holder will contribute to a £78M ambitious capital campaign '
First Light
', a transformational and once in a lifetime project at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

• Secure major grants of between 4 - 5 figures to contribute towards the Museum's annual revenue target and capital project '
  First Light
  ' and support more strategic 6 figure bids.
• Source and identify opportunities for funding, instigate contact with prospective funders, prepare compelling and accurate proposals to match Museum and project aims with fundraising criteria, create attractive 'packages' of activity/programme strands to maximise grant opportunities.
• Work with the Senior Manager, Trusts and Foundations to develop a robust stewardship plan and actively contribute to the delivery of this.

• Proven experience of securing grants and of complex funding applications, as well as accurate financial reporting.
• Excellent writing skills, strong powers of persuasion and networking ability, highly organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines, and a team player with a collaborative mindset.
• A hunger to reach and exceed financial targets, passion and enthusiasm for heritage and culture.
• Knowledge or experience of Raisers Edge NXT is desirable.

• Full-time, fixed-term role until 30 June 2028, in Band 5 - Management and Proficient Specialists.
• Core hours of work will be 36, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with an additional hour to be worked as agreed upon with management. Due to the nature of the work flexibility is required in meeting the demands of the role.

Royal Museums Greenwich is a collection of diverse historical sites. The sites are the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and the Queen's House. Each of these sites has a unique identity and a common purpose to serve our communities, through sharing our collections and expertise. We are a place to explore the sea, space, art and history, and our strategy '
Charting Our Course
' puts people at the core of its success.

We offer a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, a generous pension scheme plus life cover, 22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days after 1 year) plus bank holidays, 40% discount in our cafés and 30% discount in our shops, a range of interest‑free loans including: season/travel tickets, bike and bike equipment, Gym or Leisure membership plus individual learning; training opportunities and continuous performance management reviews to support personal and career development, NMDC reciprocal agreement for free admissions to other museums and galleries' paid exhibitions, and an environment with flexible working options.