Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive
Fundraiser to join our ambitious Fundraising Team at one of the most exciting
times in St Elizabeth Hospice's history.

Working
within the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team, the Trusts & Foundations
Fundraiser will support the development and growth of income from grant-making
trusts and charitable foundations. You
will help secure funding for both the hospice's core services and strategic
priorities, including capital developments and major campaigns.

Main duties of the job Reporting
into the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager and working closely
with the Head of Capital Appeal and colleagues across the organisation, you will
contribute to the development of compelling funding proposals, impactful cases
for support and excellent stewardship programmes that build long term
relationships with funders.

As
St Elizabeth Hospice prepares for a transformational Capital Appeal and
continues to expand services across east Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney,
you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant
fundraising campaigns in the hospice's history, gaining experience across
strategic fundraising initiatives alongside day to day campaign delivery.

We
are looking for someone who is:
Compassionate,
professional and emotionally intelligent.
Organised
and able to manage multiple priorities.
Confident
communicating with a wide range of people.
Collaborative,
enthusiastic and supportive. Passionate
about hospice care and the difference fundraising can make.

About us St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to
safeguarding & protecting the adults & young people that we work with & has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect & discrimination of any
person. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process,
including the disclosure of criminal records & vetting checks. We have a
range of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding across
the hospice & staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding
training to equip them with the knowledge & skills to identify & respond to
potential risks.

St
Elizabeth Hospice is an independent charity & hospice, which improves life
for people in the East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth & Waveney areas living with a
progressive or life-limiting illness. Established
in 1989, the hospice has built a reputation for delivering high-level care to
patients & the community it serves.

Support is provided to patients & their families via the Inpatient Unit,including outpatients clinics, home visits from the community nursing,
medical or therapy teams, the One Call 24/7 telephone helpline & bereavement

2023, St Elizabeth Hospice merged with East Coast Hospice to form a
collaborative approach to developing achievable and sustainable specialist
palliative care services for people living the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.

Details Date posted
02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
29,441 a year

Scale D

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberBJob locations
565 Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8LX
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title

Trusts and
Foundations Fundraiser Reports to Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships
Manager Department Fundraising  & Supporter Engagement Based atSt Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich, with travel
across the region as required

Job summary

Trusts and Foundations are a vital source of
income for St Elizabeth Hospice, helping to fund the delivery of essential
hospice services, innovative projects, and strategic developments across our
communities.

Working within the Philanthropy &
Partnerships Team, the Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser will support the
development, management and growth of income from grant-making trusts and
charitable foundations. The postholder will help secure funding for both the
hospice's core services and strategic priorities, including capital
developments and major campaigns.

Reporting into the Senior Philanthropy &
Partnerships Manager and working closely with the Head of Capital Appeal and
colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will contribute to the
development of compelling funding proposals, impactful cases for support and
excellent stewardship programmes that build long-term relationships with
funders.

The postholder will manage an agreed portfolio
of trusts and foundations, maintaining a strong pipeline of funding
opportunities, maximising income potential, and delivering an outstanding
supporter experience that…