Partnerships and Trusts Fundraising Manager

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Partnerships and Trusts Fundraising Manager to help grow income and support for Solent Mind through corporate partnerships, local business relationships, trusts and foundations.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop two important areas of fundraising. You’ll build on an existing corporate pipeline while developing a more proactive approach to trusts and foundations fundraising, identifying opportunities, building strong relationships and creating compelling proposals and applications.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, as well as colleagues across services, finance, communications and senior leadership, you’ll help secure financial and non-financial support for Solent Mind’s work. This could include charity of the year partnerships, sponsorship, volunteering, gifts in kind, trust and foundation grants, and other strategic support from local businesses and charitable funders.

You’ll be responsible for managing pipelines, developing high-quality stewardship, maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting on income, activity, risks and opportunities. The role will also involve working with colleagues to gather evidence of need, impact information, case studies and project budgets to support strong funding applications and partnership proposals.

This role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into strong funding proposals that make a real difference

About us

Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.

For further details on this role please email

Rachael Tyler, Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications rtyler@solentmind.org.uk

Solent Mind Talent Acquisition team careers@solentmind.org.uk or 023 8201 1718 NOTE TO APPLICANTS - You will be asked about gaps in your employment at interview and you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before you start your employment.

Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receiving your references.

We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.

Please submit your application as early as possible, as we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.