Why trust fundraising?

The top 300 grant-making trusts increase their contribution to charities year-on-year. In 2016/7 this meant donations of just over £3.3 billion - an increase of 10.9% over the previous year.

With foundations swiftly passing on the income they have made from their assets in this way, this sector has grown consistently over the past four years to represent 16% of all UK private giving.

This source of income can provide large sums for projects, often secured for more than one year, within a short time period that, once established, could offer a return of 10 times your investment. You can start to receive grants as soon as six months after sending out that first application.

When you know who to approach, what to approach them with and how to do it well, you will raise more money from grants to deliver your organisation’s vision.

How we can help you

  • We will take you through the steps required to be successful.

  • We involve staff across the organisation from the start and outline what needs to be done.

  • This is not possible from most areas of fundraising yet with trust fundraising you will feel the benefit of your investment within the year.

  • We will provide guidance on packaging your core work as well as projects that will suit trusts and foundations.

  • Working alongside us will teach you the skills you need to start well.

  • Let us work with you to kick start your programme.

The Money Tree Fundraising Approach

At Money Tree Fundraising we know trust fundraising. We have worked with more than 60 organisations keen to raise more money in order to expand the life-changing work they do.

Ahead of working with us, they all faced the same barriers to success:

  • Not knowing how to find the right trusts to approach

  • Not packaging their work in a way that works for themselves AND grant-makers

  • Not writing compelling proposals that work for grant-makers

  • Not building relationships with grant-makers

  • Not having the time to write applications

  • Not having the backing of their organisation

  • Not being able to measure or report back on the impact of a grant

The Trust Fundraising Kick Start programme delivers:

  • A pipeline of relevant trusts

  • A strong written proposal to engage trusts and foundations now and in the future

  • Powerful applications that deliver income

  • Capacity to kick-start your programme

  • New skills for you and your team

  • The background preparation essential for success

Proposal Matrix

Download the Proposal Matrix from Money Tree Fundraising and take your fundraising proposals to the next level. Our tool helps you clearly communicate your mission, build trust, and make a lasting impression on donors. Stand out from the competition and start crafting more effective proposals today—get the Proposal Matrix for free!

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  • "We love working with Katie and Money Tree Fundraising. They understand our grant funding needs, are clear and transparent in their communication and expectations, and ultimately have helped us secure grant funding we otherwise didn’t have capacity to apply for!"

    Upbeat Communities Ltd