Trusts and Foundations Manager

You will play a crucial role in expanding MAP’s impact by raising funding for our existing projects and supporting the further development and growth of the organisation. We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and motivated individual with the ability to lead and develop an established Trusts and Foundations programme to achieve ambitious income targets and secure large gifts for our charity. This is an in‑office, donor‑facing role with line‑management responsibilities. The position requires being based in our London office for at least two days per week, with occasional travel within the UK and overseas to meet donors and visit MAP programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day line management and professional development support for the Trusts and Foundations Officer
• Develop and lead a Trusts and Foundations programme to secure income from active and cold audiences, focusing on donors giving £50,000+ per annum
• Identify new channels to grow income from Trusts and Foundations outside of the charity’s existing networks
• Lead a strategy to maximise income by pursuing opportunities to their full potential
• Develop and deliver tailored proposals and stewardship plans, proactively improving knowledge capture and MAP’s understanding of supporters
• Work with the Prospect Research Manager to identify, research and cultivate leads to build a strong pipeline of Trusts and Foundations prospects that will have a significant, positive impact on income
• Develop and implement a range of cultivation tools
• Monitor, review and evaluate performance against strategic and operational plans, reports and financial forecasts

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing and growing portfolios of Trusts and Foundations donors, with a proven ability to identify new opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals, and secure significant gifts
• Strong track record of securing substantial income from Trusts and Foundations, including donors giving £50,000+ annually
• Prior line‑management experience or a passion for developing others, with a commitment to supporting and empowering colleagues to achieve their full potential
• Excellent written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on ambitious income targets
• Curiosity about developments in philanthropy and a proactive approach to seeking innovative funding approaches, both in the UK and internationally
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice, and a genuine desire to contribute to the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation and displacement

Equal Opportunities

MAP aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.