Are you a brilliant minded person who can ensure the continuity of existing small grants to local groups and contribute to the concept and development of future grants programmes – with a focus on widening and deepening community empowerment and cohesion with our work?

UNITED in Hammersmith & Fulham (UNITED) is a place-based giving scheme that promotes, inspires and helps fund activities that deliver a strong sense of belonging in our diverse London borough.

Over the last two years, we have undertaken a programme of work to establish our new charity. We have the core infrastructure in place, and have also established a small grants programme aimed at bringing people in the borough together to strengthen their bonds as neighbours.

This year, we had significant fundraising and grant distribution success with a community coronavirus fund, are now moving into the next phase of the development: seeking to engage with the general public and a private donors through awareness and continued fund raising for 2020-25. This is envisaged to result in an increase in community funding over the period.

This is an exciting opportunity with potential to improve the lives of people across the borough by driving forward funding and community relations.

About The Advocacy Project

We help marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

• voice their concerns

• understand their rights

• make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

About the role

Over the last three years we have grown our advocacy and user involvement service across London, taking on more public sector contracts in new London boroughs and offering a wider and more diverse range of services to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

We now offer services across low, medium and high secure forensic units including Broadmoor Hospital; we have London-wide NHS England services and are part of an exciting personal health budgets pilot project. We have built a solid reputation for delivering high quality services and have a strong track record of winning public sector bids.

Our new three year income plan builds on this success, with a focus on diversifying our funding streams. Our target includes growing our income from trusts and foundations by 17% over the next three years to £550,000. We are now looking for an exceptional and experienced trust and foundation fundraiser with a solid track record of winning new business from these funding sources.

You will work with our Head of Business Development to raise funds, generate income, making sure our fundraising activities meet annual targets, raise our profile and enhance our reputation in line with our values.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and develop income opportunities from trusts and foundations, in line with our income plan, strategy and values.

• Research, develop and maintain new relationships to secure funding.

• Write tailored, inspirational high quality applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements,as specified.

• Identify gaps and niches in the market that are in line with our core strengths and competencies.

• Liaise closely with senior managers and staff to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals and build relationships.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of each application and make sure we embed a continuous improvement cycle into all fundraising activities.

• Evaluate, monitor and report back to donors in a timely fashion on projects which have been funded.

• Record details of applications made, funding pledged and forecast income.

• Input and update information on our CRM database.

General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.

• Participate in personal, team and organisational development.

• Make sure our corporate identity is kept to, all legal requirements and fundraising regulations are met.

• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.

• Uphold our mission, vision, and values.

• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.

• Proven record of securing six-figure donations from trusts and foundations.

• Ability to combine seeing the big picture with an eye for detail.

• Solutions focused self-starter with an ability to thrive in a busy environment – focusing resources and prioritizing areas with the greatest impact.

• Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.

• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.

• Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project in line with our mission, vision and values.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

  Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualification and affiliation.

• Evidence or commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged care groups, such as mental health, learning disability, dementia.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

How to apply

Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.

Upload your application via our website:

If you believe in sustainable development and wish to make a lasting difference to children’s lives by helping people to help themselves, Kids for Kids would love to hear from you!

The Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator is a challenging, but immensely rewarding role, requiring someone who is hardworking, efficient, and good at managing their own time. You will be working mostly remotely, allowing flexibility in your own life, but expected to attend meetings at our base in Dorking, Surrey, twice a month on average during normal times.  The role is part-time, minimum of 25 hours per week, with potential future scope to expand the role depending on the experience of the applicant.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify and organise new fundraising campaigns and events, proactively identifying opportunities for raising awareness and fundraising
• Write and design publicity materials for mailings, events and general outreach
• Design communications plans, co-ordinate and produce all social media, and monitor impact
• Act as press / media officer by writing press releases, placing news stories and generating interest in media organisations
• Maintain the website and generate content
• Identify, approach and maintain relationships with supporters – individuals, companies, schools, churches, community groups etc
• Identify and write grant applications
• Provide support to the CEO/Founder and general administrative support as needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Experienced, organised, self-motivated, accurate, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, and with good attention to detail.
• Outgoing – with first class people and communication skills
• Good at seeing things through to deliver results
• Able to work independently and efficiently in your home, as well as with a small administrative team
• Have a laptop with all MS Office programmes, including Access, a colour printer and fast Wifi
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Imagination to help lead the charity into the next decade

Desired Skills:

• 3+ years of experience with Social Media marketing – proficient in Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Twitter, Facebook, with general knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation
• Experience working in Wordpress
• Previous experience working for a charity and developing networks
• Ability to attend events and meetings in Dorking, Surrey and London

About Kids for Kids:

Kids for Kids is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 19 years we have been transforming the lives of children through an unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. We have provided a range of sustainable projects to over 550,000 people in 100 villages where people live at the forefront of global warming, in one of the most deprived regions of the world. Each year we expand our work by adopting more villages.

We have a small team – the CEO is the only full-time position, and is supported by a part-time assistant, who undertakes PA work and general administrative support, and a part-time book-keeper. The Darfur team consists of two paid individuals and voluntary development networks established to support their communities. We have volunteer co-ordinators in the US and in Sudan.

You will need to be flexible to meet evolving requirements. You will have a great chance to learn from the CEO, who has been working in the charity and public relations sectors for over 45 years.

We have generally achieved an annual income of £350-450,000. This is becoming increasingly challenging and you will play a crucial role in designing new fund-raising opportunities and diversifying how we generate income. You will sustain the quality of individual connection we have with our existing supporters, many of whom have supported the charity over many years, and shape how we expand our networks. We are particularly keen on expanding our support from children across the world.

If you feel you are a good candidate for this position, please send your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 2 pages for the application to be considered, outlining: what you feel you would bring to Kids for Kids; evidence of how you meet the responsibilities, requirements and skills; and your vision for the role.  We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note that, given the likely interest in the position and our limited team capacity, we will with regret only contact those short-listed.  Applications will be considered when received.

MSIF is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Grants Officer with excellent communication and organisational skills to support us in delivering an innovative and exciting one-off grant-giving initiative.

Essential information

• Application deadline: 09.00 (BST), Monday 24 August 2020
• Interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 31 August 2020 (please note that due to COVID-19, all interviews for this position will be carried out online unless otherwise advised)
• Applicants must be available to start work the week beginning Monday 14 September 2020
• Application is by way of a CV and a covering letter
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (UK) and provide information regarding the basis of their right to work in the UK with their application

About the role

In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, MSIF has secured funds to support its member organisations around the world to mitigate and respond to the impacts of COVID-19 and prepare for new ways of working in the post COVID-19 world.

The MSIF COVID-19 Response Initiative will award grants to member organisations to support their work in 2020 and 2021, helping to ensure that people with and affected by MS continue to have access to independent information, care and support during this time.

As the day-to-day point of contact between MSIF and its members, you will be a confident and versatile communicator who is able to build and maintain effective relationships with member staff and volunteers from around the world.

You will have excellent IT and numerical literacy skills and be comfortable working with complex budgets. With an eye for detail you will be able to analyse and evaluate application information and use your judgement to question and give feedback where needed.

Diversity and Inclusion

MSIF places great value on human diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and particularly welcome applicants with personal experience of living with MS.

Grants Officer (Individuals)

Responsible to: Legal Director

Salary range: £23,000 - £28,000

Key relationships: CEO, Legal team, external lawyers, partners and beneficiaries

Location:  Media Defence, the Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR

Hours: 37.5 hours (flexible), occasional evening and weekend work

Media Defence is a charity that helps journalists defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and bloggers who are under legal threat through grant making, and by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law. Media Defence was set up in 2008 and has established itself as a leader in the field.

Role Summary

As Grants Officer, you will manage and administer Media Defence’s financial grants and non-financial support to individuals applying for support, identify new potential grantees and contribute to strengthening the capacity and sustainability of existing grantees. You will be the lead contact between Media Defence and our current grantees, and you will play a key role in implementing and refining our grant making strategy, developing and fostering strong and sustainable relationships with individuals working to advance press freedom standards around the world. More information about the programme can be found at Media Defence's website

You will be flexible and creative, have exceptional communication skills and a good understanding of the realities faced by lawyers and journalists operating in various regions of the world, including under repressive regimes.

Main Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Managing Media Defence’s emergency defence grant application process, including assessment of applications and project proposals, proposal development, preparation of final recommendation for Board/CEO approval.
• Manage grant award process, including contracting, setting of KPIs and reporting requirements
• Monitoring of awarded grants, including tracking developments in litigation, assessment of partner/grantee reports and grant compliance; financial oversight of grants and grant budgets; provision of additional support as may be required by grantees
• Ensure smooth running of Media Defence’s grant making; administration of Media Defence’s grants database (GIFTS)
• Act as lead contact in relationships with lawyers and journalists throughout the process
• Providing support to legal team where required

• Undertake and support grant assessment /evaluations and; country mapping visits as may be required
• Support the work of the Development cluster by providing material for news stories and accurate information for knowledge management
• Assist team members in ensuring data related to Media Defence grants is provided in a timely manner for use in grant/case reporting, communications material, funding applications and reports, and for other uses
• Support the Finance and Operations Director with periodic review and update of grantee terms and conditions
• Monitor the situation with respect to press freedom around the world, outreach to individuals where appropriate
• Act as one of the primary conduits between MLDI and networks of NGOs in the sector
• Represent Media Defence at external events and meetings
• Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested

Person Specification

Essential

• Good general education to degree level
• Strong proven project management skills and experience of delivering successful projects
• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information quickly and effectively
• Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
• Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a small ream, supporting other colleagues, and with a strong commitment to learning and improvement
• Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities
• Experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with Media Defence partners
• Proven experience of grant making administration and the process of grant making
• Proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with databases

Desirable

• Good working knowledge (spoken and written) of French would be a significant advantage
• Experience of working hands-on in a legal environment and the management of legal documentation would be an advantage
• Experience of, and an interest in, working for a ‘not for profit’ and in a human rights environment would be an advantage

How to apply

To apply please send a cover letter and CV with the subject line: ‘Grants Officer application’.

Deadline: 16 August 2020

Equality and diversity are fundamental to our mission. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds and who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at World Child Cancer, a unique charity working to diagnose and treat nearly 10,000 children with cancer across the globe annually.

As Head of Trust and Statutory Funding you will be an experienced bid writer and will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources to fund World Child Cancer’s programmatic work. Working closely with the Programmes Team you will research, identify, cultivate and develop comprehensive proposals for potential funders. Ideally you will have international experience and will take the lead in ensuring funders remain engaged and updated on our work.

The post holder will be focussed on the income, passionate about World Child Cancer’s vision, highly organised with a keen eye for detail and committed to diversity.

This pivotal role will have a direct impact on the number of children with cancer we are able to support in the future. We need someone with ambition, drive and passion who is hungry to grow income further.

As a successful, ambitious Head of Trusts & Statutory you will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources to fund this inspiring international childrens charity.

The Role
In liaison with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, lead on raising income from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
Effectively and appropriately steward trusts, foundations and statutory funders who are currently forecast to raise 1.5m in 2020.
Undertake research into trusts, foundations and statutory funders and execute a calendar of approaches.
Work with the charitys Programmes Team to identify projects and package these accordingly with robust budgets.
Reach or exceed the annual income target set within the defined expenditure budget.
Work with the Charitys Trustees and other key supporters to identify leads and connections.

The Candidate
Ability to research and identify potential new donors.
A proven track of fundraising significant sums from trusts, foundations and or statutory funders.
Exceptional communication skills, able to build relationships with people at all levels of seniority.
The ability to translate complex, specialist information into accessible and compelling proposals for a variety of strategic and other grant funders.
Experience of working on multiple projects at the same time and cross-departmentally.
A proven track record of setting and managing budgets.

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.

Prospectus is excited to be working with World Child Cancer as they recruit their new Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising. This full-time permanent position is based at their offices near Tower Bridge and pays a salary of circa £40,000 per annum.

World Child Cancer improves the diagnosis, treatment and support of children with cancer in low and middle-income countries and provides support to their families. They twin medical professionals in high-income countries with those from across ten countries in Africa, Asia and Central America. These partnerships lead to education and the sustainable knowledge of doctors and nurses in these impoverished countries. World Child Cancer also develops holistic care for families, support treatment costs, provide ward equipment and fund essential staff posts.

In this role you will be responsible for a portfolio of primarily UK based trusts and statutory grants with a target of £1.5m for the financial year, of which most has been pledged or delivered already. Your main task in this role will be to bolster the pipeline for the next three years and look at diversifying the size of grants they receive as most are currently six figures.

You will have proven experience in dealing with the trusts and foundations process, and ideally some experience with institutional grant makers such as DFID. World Child Cancer is looking for a candidate who has the ability to translate complex, specialist information into clear and concise proposals for a variety of grant funders. You will also have a proven track record of setting and managing budgets, building strong lasting relationships, and working on multiple projects at once.

Please note, World Child Cancer is accepting CVs on a rolling basis.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Job title: Head of Trust and Statutory Funding

Salary: Circa £40K

Location: London

We are working in partnership with an international children’s charity providing specialist health services in Africa, Asia and Central America.  They have a unique twinning approach with a network of international hospitals and volunteer specialists with teams on the ground to improve the health of children around the world to make a lasting difference.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a Head of Trust and Statutory Funding who will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources.  The successful individual will demonstrate:

• A strong track record of fundraising significant sums from trusts, foundations and or statutory funders
• An understanding of the international context of child health
• Exceptional communications skills including the ability to translate specialist information into compelling proposals
• The ability to work on multiple projects, cross departmentally
• An understanding of the importance of delivering high quality supporter care
• A proven track record of setting, monitoring and managing budgets
• The ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
• Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers

The successful individual will have excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.  You will have a passion for both international development and improving the lives of children.  The role will involve travel within the UK and abroad.

Please apply as soon as possible by e-mailing your CV and Supporting Statement, quoting our reference JO1756.

Our client is looking to receive applications as soon as possible, so please apply without delay.

Interviews will be held during week commencing 10 August 2020

We are looking for a candidate, preferably, with successful fundraising experience (in particular with Trust & Foundations, statutory bids, and/or corporate donations) or else with excellent writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to help develop and implement Hibiscus’ Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy, primarily through fundraising activities. Fundraising activities will focus on application writing, prospect research, and grant management for Trust & Foundations and Corporate grants, as well as for statutory bids. The aim being to meet Hibiscus’ fundraising targets, grow its income, and diversify its funders. 

Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Background

ShareAction is a charity and campaigning organisation working to unleash the power of the financial system to drive social progress and protect our environment. We focus on transforming the investment system, using it as a lever to generate positive social and environmental impact in the real world.

We do this by:

• Educating and working with investors to improve their practices;
• Influencing the policy-makers and industry regulators that can ensure the investment system serves society’s interests in the long-term;
• Campaigning to unlock the power of investors, as shareholders in companies, to change corporate behaviour (on issues such as climate change, good work and human rights, sustainable food and public health);
• Mobilising ordinary people, who have a stake in the investment system through their pensions and savings, to demand a change in how their money is invested;
• Collaborating with other civil society organisations who share our vision.

Job Description

We are looking for a Funding Manager to join our ambitious Development team. ShareAction is a growing charity working in an area that is attracting increased attention from a variety of philanthropic trusts and foundations across the UK, EU and, increasingly, the USA. 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to shape and develop further the current programme. Building on an already extensive portfolio of funders, the successful applicant will manage these relationships to maximise income whilst developing new partnerships, working on a wide range of funding applications across grant making trusts, foundations and statutory funders.  We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of fundraising from statutory sources across the EU.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Leading on, or being a key contributor to, securing major multi-year programme grants from UK, EU and global statutory sources, foundations and trusts, major annual grants and core grants;
• Supporting the Senior Fundraising Manager to ensure a co-ordinated and collaborative organisational approach to fundraising, including keeping the whole team up to date regarding new opportunities and identifying/communicating next steps;
• Cultivating and maintaining positive funding relationships through timely reports and updates, meetings and events as appropriate;
• Working with the Senior Fundraising Manager and the Fundraising Assistant to ensure all monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and effective and meet the varying needs of our funders;
• Developing and maintaining a bank of project-specific and organisational case studies in line with our brand narrative;
• Taking a strategic approach to identifying and researching prospects and exploring opportunities for raising income for new and existing programmes and projects;
• Maintaining a professional knowledge of trust/foundation and statutory fundraising within the UK, EU and more widely, and identifying appropriate learning opportunities in association with the Senior Fundraising Manager in order to facilitate this.

Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive and the role might change slightly from time to time

Person specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• A minimum of two years experience in trust and foundations fundraising, ideally with bid/proposal writing experience for five and six figure projects;
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal and the ability to communicate complex information and ideas;
• Exceptional organisational, project and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines;
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing priorities, completing work to the highest standard;
• Experience of using CRM systems to manage a Trusts and Foundations portfolio, ideally SalesForce;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in EU/US based statutory, trust and foundation fundraising;
• Experience in fundraising for climate, environment, social welfare, equality, poverty causes;
• Experience in statutory fundraising;
• An understanding and passion for the role of the investment system in driving positive change in corporate behaviour;
• Experience of working with Office 365, particularly SharePoint.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people seen and unseen. One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Due to Covid-19 all interviews will take place online, you will also be expected to work from home for the foreseeable future

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Note that all personal information will be removed from applications prior to shortlisting which can delay the process in responding to applications. 

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to support visas. 

Deadline: Monday 24 August at 9am

Are you a strong all-rounder in fundraising with specific strength in individual giving? Can you inspire and motivate donors and fundraisers to engage with the organisation more often and more deeply? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation with a determination to transform the future for the 220,000 people in the UK living with axial Spondyloarthritis. We want to build on our fundraising success and develop a stronger and more diversified income base to secure the funds to deliver our vision.

You will have a good mix of relationship, communications and technical skills. You will develop existing and new propositions, products and audiences, and deliver creative supporter journeys that build long-term loyalty and value. A natural relationship builder, you will work across all areas of fundraising.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV together with two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 9am on 11 August. Interviews will be held on 25 August. For further information, and to submit your application, contact Katie Lyall. 

The Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 p.a.
• Employer pension contribution of 10%
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working
• Time off in Lieu scheme
• Death in Service benefit to loved ones

Thank you for your interest in NASS!

Our Fundraising and Communications team is seeking to grow, and with a new strategic cycle beginning in 2021, we are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to help us build on our current success in securing income from Trusts and Foundations.

Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organisation that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure everyone can access clean water, food, training and healthcare. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head of Philanthropy and take a leading role in shaping, coordinating and delivering our Trusts and Foundations strategy. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations, which in 2019 delivered income of over £900k, whilst playing a pivotal role in developing this fundraising stream. We are looking for a skilled and dynamic candidate who is a self-starter, highly motivated and passionate fundraiser.

If you love building relationships, and excel at stewardship and donor care, this is a role in which you will thrive. You’ll need to be a creative, innovative and adaptable communicator, confident both in your written and verbal skills, and with a track record of excellent account management of High Value donors. With ownership of the Trusts and Foundations pipeline, you will bring experience of securing significant gifts and identifying new opportunities for growth. As well as developing external relationships, we’re looking for a solution-orientated team player who is able to work effectively across internal functions and with colleagues based around the globe.

Whilst this position is advertised as full time and based in our London office, for exceptional candidates we are willing to consider flexible working arrangements including home working, compressed hours and/or part-time hours.

Eden Brown is proud to be working with a fantastic, forward-thinking and rapidly growing charity to recruit a Fundraising Officer. The charity offer individual counselling, group work and helpline services from their base in London.

This is a newly-created and pivotal position, and the role is part of a small, dedicated and friendly team and will have a lot of autonomy as well as flexibility for home-working. This role is for 3-4 days per week.

You will work with their CEO to raise funds, generate income, making sure their fundraising activities meet annual targets, raise their profile and enhance their reputation in line with their values.

The Fundraising Officer will identify, qualify and develop income opportunities from trusts and foundations, in line with their income plan, strategy and values, research, develop and maintain new relationships to secure funding, write tailored, inspirational high quality applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements.

You will also plan, develop, implement cross channel direct marketing retention campaigns (through telephone, email, direct mail) and supporter journeys as well as upgrade and reactivation campaigns in order to retain and maximise income and engagement from existing supporters as well as growing the charity's community fundraising programme.

We are looking for a multi-disciplinary fundraiser with a proven track record of success in at least two of the following income streams: trusts and foundation, individual giving, community and events.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to play a significant role in shaping the organisation's fundraising strategy whilst generating immediate impact.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.