Grants & Trusts Fundraiser

Salary: up to £30,000 FTE depending on experience   P/T – 22.5 hours 

 
DENS are looking for an experienced Grants & Trusts Fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of working with Trusts & Foundations and a history of submitting successful Grants. 
About the Role
 
To develop and manage a rolling programme of funding applications to Foundations, Trusts and Statutory Grantees, managing existing funders and identifying and securing new funding for both capital expenditure and general running costs across all services. 
 
To proactively identify suitable projects, and develop bid documents, for funding applications and manage all post-grant reporting requirements.   
 
To contribute to the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives, research, campaigns and events to support DENS Fundraising Strategy. 
 
About You 
 
You have significant fundraising experience with an excellent track record in Trust and Foundation fundraising, 
 
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to write and submit well-presented compelling cases for support to foundations and trusts, tailored to the funder and meeting all criteria and deadlines. 
 
You have excellent attention to detail and high accuracy levels with an enquiring mind, interested in sourcing and assessing research statistics. 
 
You have the ability to easily absorb complex information and present it in a logical, appropriate and clear manner.
 
If this is you, we would love you to join our friendly, busy and dynamic Fundraising Team who are passionate to make a difference to the lives of people facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. 
 
Apply for this role Please read the full Job Description & Personal Spec which is on a separate document.   
If you are a match, complete our ‘Application Form’ including a ‘Supporting statement’ detailing why you are the perfect candidate for this role, and email to HR
 
CVs are not accepted for this position, please fill out the official Application Form.  No agencies please. 
 
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29/03/20.  Interviews will take place on 07/04/20 
 
For an informal chat, please call Fran Martin, Head of Fundraising & Communications on 0 1 4 4 2 8 0 0 2 6 8. 
 
 
About DENS Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives.   We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to food and provisions.  We provide a range of accommodation options to support people to move on and sustain their own tenancy and we provide advice and training; empowering people to develop skills and confidence to build a better future and be an active member of their community.    Our integrated services include:  The Elms, a 44-bed hostel providing temporary to short-term accommodation. Day Centre – providing a daytime haven, advice, shower, company and a hot meal.  Open Space – a place where people can socialise, be creative, develop their skills & seek advice.  Move On Service - providing support for a move into more independent living.  Foodbank – providing emergency food supplies and household provision.  Social Enterprises – Development of employability skills and self-confidence in a supportive environment whilst also raising income for DENS.