Role description:

About Us

‘Nicodemus’ is a Christian Charity that bridges the gap; rescuing and restoring young people. Some may have once been sponsored or supported by other agencies, but have now found themselves living back on the streets while others have become impoverished and face difficulty due to the generational cycles of poverty. Helping them to rebuild their lives by empowering and equipping these same young people as community leaders transforming and rebuilding their communities, promoting community development, sustainability and leaving a lasting legacy of positive world change...

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to build a career in fundraising and to make a huge impact on the lives of marginalised young people, as well as the growth of an amazing charity. We are looking for a Trainee Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to enhance our sustainable income generation. The post holder would be expected to work from the office or from home as agreed. They will need to attend regular meetings and participate in discussions with colleagues in the office. This is a new role as part of our future investment in fundraising. This investment will enhance our strategic and operational ambitions in line with our three-year plan.

Reporting ultimately to the Delivery and Development Manager you will be responsible for supporting with the development of our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not be limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. You must possess excellent communication skills, to ensure we demonstrate a strong case for support.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience and excellent capabilities in writing and undertaking research, with the ability to present information concisely to a wide range of audiences. You will have good communication and relationship development skills, and will be capable of working with a small, yet, dynamic team that are used to taking both initiative and responsibility. 

During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and some early income generation will be anticipated from established strategies and contacts.

Post this establishment period, an annual fundraising target will be proposed and agreed with the Trustees. Trust and Grant Fundraiser is a key member of the Charity with responsibility for developing and delivering our fundraising strategies.

In particular, the post holder will take overall responsibility for:

• Self-motivated fundraising, achieving financial target on an exponential programme.
• Planning, delivering and supporting to develop the fundraising functions.
• Promoting effective collaborative team working and a culture of professionalism, learning and development.

The post starts at £18,000 per annum, with the opportunity to progress to Trust and Statutory Fundraiser, after six months earning £21,000 per annum. 

Trusts Fundraiser

CHSW is looking for an experienced and dynamic trust fundraiser to lead our small and ambitious trusts team in developing and maximising income from charitable trusts and foundations. The role will drive researching, relationship development and submission of high-quality grant applications. Part of the wider fundraising directorate, this role will work closely with the community, corporate and care teams to deliver effective cross-departmental campaigns.

Trusts Fundraiser Requirements:

You will have a successful background in securing bids from trusts and foundations. You will be a creative thinker, with excellent research skills and an eye for detail. The role demands exemplary written skills with the ability to develop strong cases for support within inspirational proposals.

About Children's Hospice (South West):

Children’s Hospice South West is a registered charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for children with life-limiting, life-threatening and chronic conditions and their families in the South West.

Since 1991 CHSW’s story is one of phenomenal growth, such that we are now one of the largest, and certainly most geographically extensive, children’s hospice organisations in England. We have developed a highly successful record of fundraising and high-quality service delivery to children and families across the South West region, which stretches from South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire in the East to the Isles of Scilly in the far West.

Location: South West - Devon, Cornwall, Bristol

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 34 - 37 hours per week

Salary: £26,708 to £31,358 per annum (pro rata if Part Time)

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, Group life insurance scheme, Free car parking, Generous leave entitlement, Enhanced sick pay scheme, Family friendly policies, Commitment to training and development, Excellent working environment, Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services, Green Agenda, 96% of staff agree that they enjoy the work they do for the Charity, A chance to make a real difference to make the most of short and precious lives.

Closing Date: 08 January 2020
Anticipated interview date: 16 January 2020

Under the Equality Act 2010 employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments where, compared to a non-disabled person, a disabled person is substantially disadvantaged by either the working arrangements (which include the recruitment process) or the working environment. If you have a disability it is a good idea to contact CHSW direct to discuss any arrangements that you may require to allow you to complete the application and attend interview if you are short-listed.

You are invited to complete the equality monitoring information. The information will be treated as confidential to be used for statistical purposes only and will not be treated as part of your application.

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Business Development, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Trusts, Foundations Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

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We are excited to be supporting a great human rights charity to find a Trust Fundraiser, this organisation provides support to refugees helping them rebuild their lives within the UK. This is an excellent role working across a range of trusts and foundations, you will take over a warm portfolio and help source new funders.

The postholder will research and apply for funding from Trusts for all areas of the charities service areas, as well as managing relationships with a varied portfolio of existing donors.You will ensure that there is a strong funding pipeline in place, forging relationships with Trusts to support the development of new sources of funding and ensure excellent stewardship of Trust relationships.

To be considered for this role, you will have proven experience of successful fundraising from Trusts and Foundations with excellent prospect research skills and excellent written skills. 

Salary: £27,000

Closing Date: Asap

To have an informal chat about the role please call us on 0203 006 2787 or contact us on [email protected]

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner. If you would like to have an informal discussion, please visit our website for details.

A great opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated fundraiser with experience of raising funds from trusts and preferably also from Lottery and/or statutory sources. You will have a talent for packaging up and matching a charity s current and future work with funders requirements and priorities. Your writing of bids and applications will be of a high standard, and you will able to build excellent relationships with a range of staff, working in partnership on key proposals. You will have the drive to seek out new funders and opportunities, and the experience of successfully building and developing a pipeline of trusts.

This will be 6 months FTC Full time or part-time.

In order to apply you should have the following skills and experience:

Trust fundraising expertise: you will have experience of managing a varied portfolio of trusts: successfully securing income through high quality written proposals, researching new opportunities for the pipeline, and managing varied reporting requirements.

Self-motivated and solutions focussed :you will have the drive to deliver and will have exceeded objectives in a previous role. You relish a challenge and approach them constructively with solutions; you will have overcome challenges in the past proactively and positively.

Strong writing skills: your written work will be of a high standard; you will have written successful bids to a variety of funders including a range of trusts.

Supporter focussed: you will be able to demonstrate experience of managing an effective trust stewardship programme.You will have a talent for effectively packaging up a charity s core and new work into propositions that meet funders priorities, with accompanying budgets.

A team player you will effectively work across the organisation, and in the past will have worked in partnership with service delivery staff, finance and senior team members to effectively apply to funders, report to them and manage funder relationships.

Effective database use you will have managed a trust and statutory programme effectively through a fundraising database, and be able to effectively analyse and report on data.

A fabulous opportunity has opened up to join Contact as their Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser.
Contact is a wonderful charity that help support families whose children have a disability. They help these families feel valued, supported, confident and informed.

You will be responsible for raising income from trusts, statutory and lottery funders. You will meet and exceed personal income targets, bring exceptional management to a high-value portfolio of existing funders and identify, research, pitch and secure new 5 and 6-figure funding opportunities for the charity.

To be considered for this opportunity you will have experience in trusts fundraising with a good knowledge of the sector. You will be an enthusiastic and confident communicator, have great written skills and a proven track record of raising income to target.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role, with details on how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Terri at Harris Hill 0207 820 7326.
This is a rolling recruitment, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Role: Trusts & Statutory Fundraiser
Location: City Road, London
Salary: 33,000 - 36,414 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants not all candidates will be responded to.

Charity People are proud to be working with an incredible International Development Charity based in Central-London, in recruiting for an enthusiastic Trust Fundraiser to join their growing team. We are looking for a resourceful and charismatic professional which will generate income from Trusts and Foundations and allow the organisation to increase their outreach and assistance provided to beneficiaries. The role focuses on small to medium size donors and will give you exposure to an international organisation with great connections.

Job Title: Trusts Fundraiser
Organisation: International Development Charity
Salary: £28,808
Location: Central London
Closing Date: Monday 9th December 2019
Required: CV and Cover Letter

This Charity provides specialist support to victims of human rights abuses throughout the country; since their establishment almost 40 years ago, they have worked tirelessly to help over 50,000 individuals referred to them. It is one of the world's largest organisations of its kind.

As Trusts Fundraiser you will proactively research Trust and Foundation funders and deliver a year round portfolio of funding applications. You will also have the opportunity to represent the organisation to potential and existing funders in meetings with Trustees, as well as write accurate, compelling and persuasive applications which will greatly impact the funding for all areas of the Organisation's work in the UK.

We are looking for someone with experience in Trusts Fundraising; accomplished in exceeding fundraising targets and with knowledge of Trust fundraising prospecting using a variety of tools and research sources. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate professional, willing to take on new responsibilities and build successful relationships with donors, team members, Managers and with other internal and external stakeholders.

If you would like to apply, or find out additional details, please get in touch with Stuart Milliner at [email protected]

Charity People are extremely excited to be working alongside an inspirational International Medical Health Charity, in their search for a Grants and Statutory Fundraiser to join their successful team during an exciting time for the organisation.

Job Title: Grants and Statutory Fundraiser
Organisation: International Medical Charity
Salary: £40,000 pro rata
Contract: 18 month (Potential for extension)
Hours: 22.5 hours a week (3 days)
Location: London
Closing date: Friday 20th December 2019
Required: CV and Cover Letter

This Charity has been pioneering healthcare delivery to vulnerable and neglected populations for over one hundred and fifty years. Although impressively historic, it is at the forefront of innovative life-changing projects - its most recent being a Virtual Doctors partnership to allow healthcare access to extremely remote areas in East Africa. The Organisation has a wealth of experience and is consistently finding new, ground-breaking ways to address challenging medical issues.

As Grants and Statutory Fundraiser you will lead on developing proposals, drafting budgets and coordinating the submission of applications to prospective funders for international projects. You will have the opportunity to design, develop and implement the programme to secure income for their new project, as well as be responsible for researching and generating income through high quality applications, and developing strong relationships with internal and external partners.

We are looking for an organised, personable and proactive fundraising professional eager to join a dedicated team. You will be an enthusiastic communicator, passionate about international development and have extensive experience raising funds from international and domestic statutory donors and trusts. You will be strategic and creative and possess strong donor report writing skills.

If you would like to apply or find out more, please contact Stuart at [email protected] today!

About you

You will be a confident communicator with an eye for detail, you won’t be fazed by monitoring, reporting, finances and databases and you will be excited by the opportunity to build up your knowledge of how organisations are run.

You’ll be a collaborative worker who enjoys both working and contributing ideas in a tight Grants and Learning team at Youth Music’s office as well as travelling on your own to build new relationships with a diverse range of external partners.

About the role

Working within our Grants and Learning Team you’ll play a key role in shaping and influencing how music education is delivered to children and young people, ensuring that it is inclusive, accessible, high quality and relevant.

It will involve managing a variety of relationships with Youth Music grantholders across a set of assigned regions, helping to shape our strategy locally and nationally, and contributing to the design of our funding programmes and evaluation activities.

About Youth Music

Youth Music funds music-making projects across England that help children and young people aged 0-25 to develop personally and socially as well as musically. We work particularly with those who don’t get to make music because of who they are, where they live, or what they’re going through.

Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 6 January 2020

Thomley is developing a new strategic direction, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual who is excited about the prospect of generating the funds to develop and deliver it.

Our bold and exciting ideas for the expansion of our facilities and services will extend our reach and enable us to deliver support and services for disabled people throughout their lives, maximising the impact of this exceptional charity.

Located in the stunning Buckinghamshire countryside, for two decades Thomley has made available facilities and support services for disabled people of any age and impairment.

For those caring for people with impairments we offer advice and short break support.

Developing awareness and understanding of disability amongst non-disabled peers and the wider community is in our DNA.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this valuable member of our team will be supported to deliver our targets for income and impact whilst enhancing our reputation. 

The person we wish to invest in maybe a professional fundraiser but, we are open to applications from those with a business development, sales or similar background.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Thomley asking for Ewan Shinton.

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.

Interview date: 20th January 2020.

Reporting to:Head of Charitable Giving

Location: Welwyn Garden City with the option to work partly from home

Contract: Permanent; part time, a four-day working week is preferred

Salary: Up to £32k FTE, depending on experience

Willow is looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced Senior Trust Fundraiser with a strong track-record in income generation from trusts and foundations. 

This role forms an integral part of the Charitable Giving Team, a small team that works with trusts, foundations, major donors and corporate supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a team player with previous trust fundraising experience. Having the drive to maximise funding opportunities is a must. 

Job purpose

• To help drive and grow the fundraising income from trusts and foundations to enable Willow deliver its Special Day service for seriously ill young adults

• To develop strong relationships with trusts and foundations that result in multi-year  future support

• To articulate clearly and persuasively Willow’s messaging and service impact to a wide range of audiences including [prospective] funders, referrers and influencers.

Key responsibilities

• To help drive the implementation of Willow’s trust and foundations strategy through clear, tailored and timely stewardship of current relationships as well as developing new relationships.

• To manage a portfolio of existing trusts and foundation relationships, monitoring progress while implementing a rolling programme of trust applications

• To identify, research and apply for funding to new prospective funders with the aim to achieve new income foster new fundraising relationships and monitor progress.

• To manage a trust prospect pipeline, offering clarity on relationships at various stages in the cultivation cycle ensuring each is moved through the relationship management process.

• To identify funding project ideas and work with funders and within the team and to develop and write compelling cases for support.

• To implement a rolling programme of large, medium and small trust applications to ensure that fundraising targets are met.

• To monitor income against target, and agreed KPI’s (both financial and non-financial), providing updates and regular revised projections as required to the Head of Charitable Giving

• To develop and maintain personal relationships with contacts in trust and foundations

• To understand and help to map Willow’s networks to ensure the wider fundraising team has knowledge of our inter-relationships of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations.

• To ensure good practice in the use of Raiser’s Edge for contact strategies, ensure communications and financial records are established and contact maintained.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable track record of experience in working with trusts and foundations in a fundraising capacity

• Have secured grants from private family trusts and larger institutional trusts across multiple years

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to make Willow’s work stand out when applying for grants

• Thorough understanding of the trust stewardship process and cultivation cycle

• Excellent prospect research skills and knowledge of funding sources

• The ability to influence both externally and internally

• Empathy with Willow’s cause and key values

• Experience in using Raisers Edge or similar database

• Well connected to appropriate professional groups and forums in the fundraising sector

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal communications skills

• Exceptional writing skills

• Systematic in planning and executing activities

• Analytical and high attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative against tight deadlines

• Ability to think creatively and to respond timely to new opportunities and changes in the fundraising environment

• Understanding and knowledge of the UK funding environment and good practice

Additional

• To support the day to day management of the database (Raiser Edge) for trusts and foundations to improve the efficient and effective storage and use of data and ensure data management complies with data protection and other fundraising governance and legal requirements.

• To undertake any other tasks as reasonably required. 

• To keep up to date on developments and trends in fundraising and voluntary sectors.

• To keep up to date and comply with fundraising, data protection and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good standards.

 

General

We also offer the following competitive benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave
• Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund
• A free health cash plan
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Title: Senior Trusts Fundraiser

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £37,000

Location: London

We are working in partnership with a well-established and widely respected national charity whose income has grown by over 40% since 2012 and is focusing on long term growth, sustainability and success.  This is an especially exciting time at the charity as it repositions to become the leading charity in the sector. 

The charity is now seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Trusts Fundraiser to lead on the establishment of a robust portfolio of trusts and foundations, to help meet the organisation’s aim to diversify and grow income over the coming five years. 

This a high-profile and rewarding role which will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of developing and implementing a trust fundraising programme
• Proven track record of securing significant grants
• Strong relationship building skills
• Excellent research and prospecting skills using various tools and techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will be a proactive and positive individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.  You will have high attention to detail and have the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines, with a proven track record of growing new income. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then please submit your CV and supporting statement to Adam Stacey, Senior Consultant, quoting our reference JO1729.

For any further information, please contact Adam Stacey.

Closing date for applications:  6 January 2020

Interview date:  w/c 13 January 2020

Leeds Mencap is a busy, friendly and ambitious local charity based in East Leeds but operating city wide.  Based at The Vinery Centre, we have a thriving community nursery and room hire enterprise running alongside our specialist services for children and young people with learning disabilities and their families. 

We are an independent local charity and we need to raise all our own funds.

Leeds Mencap are looking for an experienced trusts fundraiser with a track record of successfully raising money from trusts and foundations. We need someone who’ll be able to hit the ground running and help us deliver our fundraising plans. A large part of your role will be to implement our annual programme of trusts and foundation applications and secure funds from a range of large, medium and small trusts including a range of multi-year funders. You’ll need excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills and you’ll need to be able to articulate our case for support clearly and persuasively. You’ll also need to develop strong relationships with our existing funders as well as new funders so we can maximise our fundraising from trusts. 

We have a small fundraising team and so we need you to be flexible and creative in your approach. You’ll be a self-starter who can manage their own workload and be willing to get stuck in during this exciting time for Leeds Mencap. With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to engage with people at all levels and spot opportunities to support our fundraising growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious local charity.

In return you’ll work in a stimulating role with supportive, friendly and talented colleagues. You’ll also go home each day knowing you have made a difference to the lives of people in Leeds with learning disabilities and their families.

This role is 37.5 hours per week but we would consider providing some flexibility around the hours for the right candidate.

Closing date: 12 am Thursday 12th December 2019

Shortlisting: Friday 13th December 2019

Interview date: Wednesday 18th December 2019

Any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check and two acceptable references.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications please.

Goodman Masson are looking for a Senior Grants Officer to cover a 6-month interim position with a well-known London University. The role can pay up to £250 a day (umbrella) and ideally the postholder would start in early January. This is an ideal role for someone with similar higher education experience from within a research environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage pre-award activities including costing preparation and grant applications
• Ensure all applications are compliant with industry rules and guidelines, provide advice and support on this matter
• Work with Research contract team to update contracts for funding applications
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure accuracy on all procedure, manage a complex portfolio of multiple research projects
• Work with Research Accountants to prepare financial statements of expenditure

Essential Criteria:

• Must have previous experience in a similar higher education position
• Knowledge of research grants
• Degree educated or equivalent qualification
• Experience working with complex budgets and funding applications

If you wish to apply to this position, please or would like to discuss similar higher education opportunities please submit your cv or email Jasmine.

In this exciting and high-profile role, you will lead on writing trust applications, managing the existing portfolio and providing an in-house consultancy service.

The Charity A leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

The Role
Scope the Trust project pipeline and ensure necessary systems and templates are in place
Build relationships, multiyear partnerships and income from existing trusts and foundations
Manage the Trusts agency ensuring that consultancy support is targeted and appropriate
Write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports
Keep up to date with sector knowledge regarding Trusts fundraising techniques, resources and donor trends

The Candidate
Experience of developing and implementing a trust fundraising programme
Proven record of securing significant grants from Trusts and other grant-making bodies.
Experience of prospect research using a variety of tools and techniques.
Experience of researching Trust funding opportunities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences and experience of telephone pitching and making presentations.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.