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This is a key role within Friends of the Earth Scotland, working closely with the Head of Development and Communications, Communications Manager and Officer, Head of Campaigns, Campaigners and Director.
You will contribute to the Fundraising and Communications Team’s work to deliver a fundraising programme that generates an annual income of £1 million to power Friends of the Earth Scotland’s campaigns to protect people and planet. You will be responsible for designing and delivering plans to raise income from individual and community giving and increase the membership of FoE Scotland, particularly through digital engagement, events and other proactive fundraising activities.
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Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser
Would you like to improve the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music?
We have an amazing opportunity for a passionate and creative Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to win partnerships by writing exceptional proposals and developing relationships with funders.
Position: Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser Scotland
Location: Edinburgh office when return or home based in UK
Hours: Part time (30 hours per week)
Salary: £20-£25,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 35 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays), Employer Pension contribution of 5%, Death in Service benefits, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity for flexible working.
Closing Date: 24 June 2021 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 12th July
The Role
The Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser will win partnerships by writing exceptional proposals and developing relationships with funders. You will act as the relationship holder for a portfolio of trusts and foundations both current and prospective.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Support the delivery of the work of the organisation primarily by securing income from trusts and foundations
- Ensure all proposals align with the organisation’s vision, mission, strategic aims and values
- Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with funders
- Research and plan a programme of approaches
- Submit bids as per priorities identified by the music delivery team
- Identify, research and create compelling proposals with budgets
- Produce reports as agreed with the Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager
- Undertake fundraising administration duties
About You
As Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, you will be passionate and proactive with knowledge of raising money from trusts and foundations. You will use your energy to identify new prospects and create engaging proposals.
Fundraising knowledge to cover:
- The process and key success factors for raising money from trusts and foundations
- How to identify new prospects
- Proposal and report writing
You will have:
- Experience of raising funds from trusts, foundations or statutory sources
- Proven experience of a high standard of bid writing
- Experience of building relationships with trusts and foundations partners
When applying for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and Covering letter of no more than two sides of A4.
About the Organisation
The charity improves the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music. Every year, professional musicians share live music with over 100,000 people from across the UK, who may not otherwise get to experience it. This includes those living with dementia, mental health problems, or who are seriously ill.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in the workforce and is committed to safeguarding. This role will require a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent check
You may also have experience in areas such as Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Partnerships, Income Generation, Income Generation, Fundraiser, Engagement, Trusts, Foundations, Supporter Engagement, Marketing, Communications, Music, Arts, Bids, Trusts Officer, Foundations Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Communications, Trusts Executive, Trusts and Grants, Senior Trusts, Senior Trusts and Foundations.
The post holder will develop and deliver a community fundraising strategy for supporting regional fundraising across their allocated area, in line with the organisation's strategy. The charity's ambition is to grow and develop their regional fundraising team and the postholder will play an intrinsic role in this with the ability to develop, manage and grow a team in their region.
You will have a passion for community fundraising and relationship management as they proactively engage with existing, new and lapsed supporters providing excellent stewardship throughout.
To apply for this role you will need:
* At least three years' experience in a fundraising role, planning activity and raising income to meet targets
* Successful and demonstrable experience of recruiting fundraisers and developing relationships for long-term benefit
* Experience of community and event fundraising, nationally, regionally and locally.
* Ideally creating or supporting building up a community fundraising strategy at a local level as well as creating stewardship plans too.
* Experience of using Raiser's Edge or similar CRM system
If you would like to learn more about this role or would like to receive a full job description then please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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As the Book Festival is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its story, help us take our fundraising efforts to a new level.
As our Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer you will be part of our creative and high-performing Development Team, and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of in-kind and cash sponsors and prospecting for new organisations to approach. You will be highly organised, great at communicating with sponsors, and will bring relevant corporate fundraising experience. We will give you the support and opportunity to develop your skills, liaising with sponsors to deliver the exciting range of sponsor benefits on offer.
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Rate of pay: £22,500 to £25,000 dependent on experience
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Thursday 24 June 2021
Interviews will be held over Zoom on Tuesday 6 July, Wednesday 7 July, and Thursday 8 July 2021.
Please read the job description carefully and complete the online application using the links on our website.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival Ltd has its registered office at 5 Charlotte Square, EH2 4DR and is a company limited by guarantee (no SC 79939) with charitable status (SCO10120)