Partnerships Manager

Children on the Edge is seeking a proactive Partnerships Manager to drive our grant-funding strategy in a fast-evolving sector. If you re an experienced relationship-builder who thrives in an agile environment and is passionate about demonstrating real-world impact through local ownership, we d love to have you on our team.

Prospecting
Identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities from UK and overseas foundations and grant makers.
Work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop a pipeline of potential support.
Develop strategic approaches to new funders.

Writing Applications and Proposals
Proactively gather information from the Children on the Edge team to develop compelling proposals and budgets for funders.
Communicate Children on the Edge s values and distinctives.

Reporting
Proactively feed into the wider fundraising team s collaboration to ensure we can provide all information required by funders.
Craft tailored narrative and financial reports that demonstrate impact.
Support the COO as required in reporting to larger Grants and HNW partnerships.

Building Relationships
Cultivate a portfolio of existing, lapsed and new funders.
Represent Children on the Edge externally to build a network of prospects and support engagement events and activities as needed.

Management & Planning
Acknowledge donations promptly; tracking donor communication in Salesforce.
Use Salesforce to record and report on prospecting, applications and income.
Follow best fundraising regulations practice and comply with relevant legislation.