Fundraising Lead

About BEfriend

BEfriend is a registered charity operating in the London Borough of Ealing since 1994, and more recently, launching in the neighbouring borough of Hounslow. Our aim is to reduce chronic loneliness and isolation experienced by local people through one-to-one volunteer befriending and social events.

Role Purpose

To take responsibility for BEfriend’s trust and foundation applications and generate new funding opportunities.

Main Duties:

Trusts and foundations

● Lead on the trust and foundation funding applications which deliver BEfriend’s strategy.

● Work with the staff team to ensure that BEfriend’s work is accurately represented in funding applications.

● Research funding prospects and ensure a strong pipeline of applications at all times.

● Develop and maintain good working relationships with current and potential funders.

● Lead on reports to funders and work with colleagues to ensure reports are completed on time, meeting funder reporting requirements.

● Evaluate bids

Other tasks

● Work with the CEO to develop a fundraising strategy for the next 3 years and agree fundraising targets and key performance indicators

● Build and develop our Individual Giving Campaign

● Work with the CEO to develop relationships with statutory bodies

● Develop relationships with local businesses to engage supporters

● Manage engagement and fundraising events as required 

This job description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities at times.

How to apply:

Download the full Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and how to apply.