Grants and Foundations Manager
Caritas Diocese of Salford (‘Caritas Salford’) is the principal social action agency of the
Catholic Diocese of Salford. We have a proud history of supporting people in poverty or
situations of crisis and challenge through a diverse range of projects and services.
Our vision is for a society where there is justice and equality and where the voices of
those experiencing poverty, disadvantage and/or discrimination are heard, valued and
acted upon so that all people can live in peace and dignity.
Our mission - Inspired by the Gospels and the teachings of the Catholic Church, our
mission is to put Love into Action.
We work across Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire to help those experiencing
poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide
a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives
for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy and secure environment. We
call for a better, more just world where the voices of those experiencing poverty are heard
and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect
those in need.
Our values – Our values are based in the universal teaching on respect for the life and
dignity of the human person. Locally our values are also to act with integrity, ambition
and in collaboration, to achieve lasting and sustainable change.
Our core objectives are -
• Reduce poverty, disadvantage and discrimination in our Diocese to enable people to ‘live
•
life to the full’.
Increase awareness and understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and Animate the
Diocesan Community to take practical action.
• Become a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves, empowering people and
advocate for justice and social change.
• Become a sustainable and more visible and effective catalyst for change.
Our services are vital to achieving our mission, and as such, we rely on funding from multiple
sources to sustain and grow our work.
Please take a look at the Grants and Foundations overview via the following link, for more
information
Grants and Foundations Roles
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POST TITLE:
LOCATION:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Grants and Foundations
Manager
Flexibility to work remotely, but with regular visits to our
services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire
HOURS OF DUTY:
GRADE:
SALARY:
37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
with occasional evening and
weekends required
SP28 – 33
Part time would be
considered
RESPONSIBLE TO:
MAIN CONTACTS:
£40,378 - £45,925 per
annum, dependent on skills
and experience
Casual Car User Allowance
Director
Internal
Fundraising team
Communications Manager
Data and Operations Manager
Heads and managers of services
Parishes, schools and advocacy team
Finance team members
External
Trusts and foundations
Statutory commissioners
Other potential donors
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Work within the ethos of Caritas Diocese of Salford
Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check required
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
This is an exciting opportunity within fundraising as part of a diverse income model, to
develop, maintain and grow income from charitable trusts and statutory agencies.
The role is ideal for someone with previous experience of income generation, with
proven success in securing funding from trusts and grant making bodies. You will have
strong communication and IT skills, as well as excellent organisational and project
management abilities.
Working across the organisation with senior managers and service managers, to research
new funding opportunities, building and sustaining strong relationships with new and
existing funders. You will prepare grant applications and maintain a comprehensive
database of funders, opportunities and grant applications, in addition to managing and
evaluating bids to ensure optimal outcomes. You will be required to monitor and report
on progress to senior management and the Director / Trustees.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS MANAGER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Pipeline Development
1.
2.
3.
Research and identify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and occasional
statutory sources.
Build and maintain a strategic funding pipeline aligned to organisational priorities.
Develop compelling, tailored applications and funding proposals to support senior
managers with their areas of responsibilities.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
4.
5.
Oversee the effective handover of all grant and foundation awards to operational
leads, ensuring robust monitoring information is gathered and submitted to funders
on schedule.
Maintain accurate records using our CRM system (Donorfy), including tracking
applications, KPIs, reporting deadlines and outcomes.
6.
Support income forecasting, budgeting and monthly performance reporting.
Relationship Management
7.
8.
9.
Build and nurture long-term, values-based relationships with funders.
Implement a robust stewardship strategy to retain and grow income.
Engage funders through regular updates, visits and invitations to participate in or
support events.
Innovation and Growth
10.
Develop creative approaches to secure new funders.
11. Work with service teams to identify compelling funding opportunities and
communicate impact.
12.
Explore opportunities to grow other partnerships alongside trusts and foundations.
Other Duties
13.
To work within all relevant policies and procedures for employees of Caritas.
14.
To take responsibility for self-development and learning on a continuous basis.
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15.
Attend regular supervision sessions, staff meetings and training as requested.
16.
To carry out any other duty, commensurate with the level of the post, as may be
determined by the Director.
The above description is not an exhaustive list but indicates the main responsibilities of
the post at its inception. It may require amendments as the role develops. Any changes
will be agreed with you in advance after consultation.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THE POST OF
GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS MANAGER
REQUIREMENT
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Application form &
Interview
Application form &
interview
Qualifications/
training
Degree or appropriate
qualifications in a relevant
discipline
A relevant
fundraising
qualification
Understanding of the
Catholic Church’s
structure and
engagement with
parishes and faith
communities
Skills and
Experience
Excellent written
communication and ability to
produce clear, compelling and
persuasive proposals
Ability to research partnership
opportunities and initiate and
develop dialogue
Strong relationship-building
skills, with the ability to engage
and grow income from a wide
range of supporters, from
trustees and grant managers in
charitable trusts and
foundations
Strong attention to detail and
excellent organisational skills,
with the ability to plan and
deliver multiple funding
proposals simultaneously
Proficient in tracking
performance, maintaining
records, and producing reports
Strong communication and
interpersonal skills, with
sensitivity and empathy when
engaging with donors
High level of computer literacy
and IT skills, including Microsoft
Office and CRM (Donorfy)
Proven experience in trust and
grant fundraising and
management ideally within the
charity sector
Knowledge
Awareness of the key social
Knowledge of how
challenges facing people and
communities in Greater
Manchester and Lancashire
charitable trusts and
foundations operate
Application form &
interview
Knowledge about
legislation around
corporate
partnerships
Line Management
experience
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Personal
Qualities
Curious, reflective, and
Creative thinker with
Interview
proactive
a positive, solutions
focused approach
A self-motivated individual with
the ability to work both
independently and as part of a
supportive team
Special
conditions
Commitment to the ethos and
values of Caritas Diocese of
Salford
A passion for social justice and
alignment with the mission and
values of Caritas Salford
Flexibility to work evenings and
weekends as required to support
our fundraising events
Contribute actively to
fundraising and promotional
activities
Note for Applicants: Please try to show on your Application Form how you meet these
requirements as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Duties and responsibilities of all Caritas Salford staff and volunteers
As a Catholic charity, we seek to respect, protect and promote human dignity for all. This
is fundamental to our work. Therefore, as part of our team you’ll need to appreciate and
be respectful of the diversity of our staff, volunteers, supporters and the people who use
our services. You’ll be expected to model behaviours and represent the principles, ethos
and values of Caritas Diocese of Salford (‘Caritas’) in all aspects of your work. You’ll also
be expected to contribute positively to creating healthy, hospitable and welcoming
workplaces and environments.
Promoting our work and fundraising
As a charity we rely on fundraising to support our work. All members of staff are expected
to positively represent our work with donors and supporters and, subject to the terms of
your contract, to contribute to fundraising activities.
Health and Safety
Employees have a legal duty to protect their own health and safety and that of others who
may be affected by their work. This includes people who use our services, volunteers,
supporters and other visitors. We expect all our people to follow Caritas policies,
procedures and take action to prevent people from harm. We also expect you to report
hazards, accidents and incidents in accordance with procedures.
Safeguarding
Everyone in Caritas has a responsibility to safeguard the well-being of people who may be
at risk of harm. As part of your role you will be required to undertake mandatory
safeguarding and Prevent training to raise awareness and give information about how you
can ensure that children, young people and adults at risk are safeguarded. Your role
includes a duty to refer any safeguarding concerns in line with our procedures.
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We’re committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk of harm within
the community and aim to embed a culture of safeguarding to prevent abuse and provide
support to individuals who have been harmed. We expect everyone to contribute to the
creation of a safe environment, challenge inappropriate or dangerous behaviours and
report concerns.
Confidentiality and protecting data
As part of our work it may be necessary for you to gather, record and store confidential
information or personal data. We expect everyone to respect confidentiality (within the
boundaries and procedures for safeguarding and whistleblowing) and not disclose personal
information. You may also have access to information or communications technology
equipment for your role. You will be required to ensure that appropriate security
procedures are followed and that confidential information, including passwords, are not
communicated to unauthorised individuals.
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