Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Barefoot and Free is a grassroots charity that supports families of neurodivergent children and children affected by trauma. We offer fully funded staycations and nature-based respite breaks for families and parent carers who are often at breaking point.
We’re a small, warm team not a large wealthy organisation and we care deeply about what we do. There are no airs and graces here, just real people doing our best to help families who need a break. Right now, we need someone with the skills and experience to help us bring in more funding to meet the growing need.
We’re looking for someone experienced and independent.
This is not a start out training opportunity. You’ll be working alongside an existing bid writer and need to come in ready to get stuck in with little to no guidance, it will test your resiliance and give you some amazing challenges. We’re looking for someone who knows how to write strong, successful bids and is comfortable finding opportunities, matching them to our projects, and managing the process from start to finish, we are giving you alot of exciting responsibility so if you wish to progress and move to the next step and meet some personal goals this is for you.
What are we looking for?
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Solid experience writing successful funding bids, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector
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Someone self-motivated, confident, and able to work without close supervision
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A clear communicator who can work independently and enjoy networking.
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Someone who genuinely cares about the work we do and wants to help us keep doing it
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Meet funding dealines and reporting deadlines
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Help along with our team to maintain the funding database and outcomes
What difference will you make?
By securing funding through successful bids, you will be supporting Barefoot and Free towards building a more sustainable and resilient organisation. Your input will be instrumental in establishing long-term sustainability, ensuring that our vulnerable families are supported over time. Families are often stretched to the limit with carer roles, supporting vulnerable children and young people without breaks or respite, by securing suitable funding you will be supporting them and the long-term sustainability of the organisation's efforts with the ultimate goal of profoundly improving the quality of life for our families.
We rely entirely on grants and donations. Every successful bid helps keep the doors open for families who often have nowhere else to turn.
Perks of volunteering with us:
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Flexibility to work around your life, take the lead on bids from start to finish
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Join a genuinely warm, down-to-earth team where your input is truly valued and felt
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Be part of something that directly supports struggling families in a very real way
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A rewarding role where your skills will have a direct and lasting impact
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Achieve some personal goals and a chance to build your portfolio with meaningful, purpose-driven work
If you’re looking to be part of something real, something with heart, and you’ve got the experience to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you today.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Providing funded respite breaks for families of neurodivergent children and children affected by trauma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
AHO Head of Fundraising (unpaid, Volunteer role)
Responsibilities and Duties
The Volunteer Head of Fundraising assists the Director of Fundraising in developing and implementing a comprehensive multi-year funding strategy that encompasses diverse income streams, working collaboratively with senior leadership to coordinate efforts and maintain an up-to-date funding pipeline.
The Volunteer Grants Head assists the Director of Fundraising to:
- Develop and drive a multi-year fundraising strategy to support the organisation's growth ambitions. To include a mix of both existing and new income streams and the resources needed to reach the goals.
- Work with the CEO, Director of Fundraising, and Grant Managers to implement the strategy in a coordinated and effective way.
- Create and maintain the fundraising pipeline, keeping it up to date in the CRM, in collaboration with other Volunteers and staff members.
- Lead on fortnightly Business Development meetings to keep everyone aligned and updated.
- Lead the development of new income streams, including government procurement opportunities and individual donations.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment between income generation and programme delivery.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to establish and leverage networks and opportunities.
Essential Skills, knowledge, and behaviours:
- Proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies at a senior level.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets across multiple income streams.
- Experience managing multiple income streams, including statutory income, individual, corporate, and grant fundraising
- Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing high-performing teams
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including bid writing and donor presentations
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, innovative, and resilient approach
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and best practice in supporter stewardship
Please note that this is an unpaid role. Don't apply if you plan to negotiate a pay or deal. Volunteering allows people to give their time for free to society while gaining the experience they need when applying for future paid jobs.
For the full role description and other volunteer opportunities, please visit our website.
How to apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter using the Charity Job system. If you use any method other than the one specified, we will not review your application.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter using the Charity Job system. If you use any method other than the one specified, we will not review your application. CV without a cover letter will not be processed.
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
To promote equity in health, to combat disease, and to improve the quality of, and lengthen, the lives of the people in Africa and the Diaspora.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Enjoy a good book?
Passionate about the role which literature plays in our lives?
Interested in using your skills to support Scottish literature in Edinburgh and internationally?
Excited by the prospect of working with the Board and Executive to shape our strategic direction?
Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust is looking for two or three individuals to join the Board of Trustees of the world’s first City of Literature as we look to our future after our 20th anniversary.
You will be joining an organisation at the heart of Edinburgh’s literary community and an international network of UNESCO Cities of Literature. Literary cities are granted the designation if they can boast a proud creative tradition and demonstrate a commitment to placing stories, literature and reading at the heart of civic life.
If you have experience, knowledge, or interest in the following, please get in touch:
· Financial management (including willingness to take on a leadership role as Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee)
· Accountancy skills
· Publishing
· Bookselling
· Tourism
Any additional experience in the following areas would also be welcomed:
- HR
- Marketing
- Technology
- Governance
We welcome applications from across all ages, communities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The new appointments will be for an initial period of up to three years. The posts are not remunerated but some expenses are covered as per our Board Members’ Expenses Policy.
Time Commitment:
The Board of Trustees meets five times each year.
Meetings are generally 6 -8pm on Mondays in Edinburgh and in a hybrid format
The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meets quarterly ahead of Board meetings.
There is an annual half-day board planning session.
Outwith Board meetings, there are individual meetings as required and the opportunity to attend events of interest in the sector.
The overall time commitment for the role is estimated at 8 -10 hours per month.
Application Information
Our Trustee Information Pack contains information about the role, requirements and the application process.
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining why this position is of interest and what you believe you can offer.
If you have any questions or you would like an informal chat, please do get in touch with our Director, Dr Harriet MacMillan.
