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Join MQ's mission to revolutionize mental health through research as our new Trusts and Foundations Officer
Overview
Salary
£35000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary:
MQ is a pioneering charity dedicated to mental health research. Our new 5-year strategic plan marks an exciting phase as we strive to understand and combat mental health issues, improving lives globally. At MQ, innovation meets compassion, providing you with a unique opportunity to contribute to a cause that impacts millions.
Role Summary:
- Identify and secure funding from trusts and foundations to build a sustainable donor pipeline.
- Manage and expand relationships with existing foundation supporters.
- Lead in crafting compelling fundraising proposals for high-priority projects.
- Collaborate on joint bids for research partnerships, enhancing MQ's impact.
Role Requirements:
- Proven experience in fundraising with a focus on grants, foundations, and corporate partnerships.
- Ability to translate complex information into persuasive proposals.
- Excellent communication skills for effective donor engagement.
- Experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is a plus, but not mandatory.
Application Process Details:
- Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your fit for the role.
- Adhere to our equality and inclusion standards throughout the application process.
- Two references, a safeguarding self-declaration, and a DBS check are part of our safer recruitment practice.
ABOUT US: MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. We connect scientists with supporters to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. Having recently launched a new 5-year strategy, MQ is at a critical point in its development.
THE ROLE: We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate individual to help build our pipeline of trusts and foundations. You will be responsible for seeking out, qualifying and securing new foundations to build a sustainable high value new donor and sponsorship pipeline. You will manage a pool of foundations, focusing on maximising their support and finding new opportunities to grow their involvement. You will also lead the development of new fundraising proposals for priority fundraising projects, including potential research partnership opportunities where MQ collaborates on a joint bid with another institution.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: This role requires fundraising experience with grants and foundations as well as corporate fundraising and/or new business acquisition experience. You should be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it into compelling written proposals. You should be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors. Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
BENEFITS: We offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube. Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities. We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
APPLICATION DETAILS: Please submit your CV and covering letter by the deadline. We look forward to hearing from you. We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
