Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic mental health charity to recruit their Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser. You will work closely with the Income Generation Team and Services Teams to develop and maintain long-term sustainable funding from Trusts and Foundations. Through developing and expanding income through grants, and managing relationships with a variety of grant funders, as well as conducting prospect research, you will grow the funding pipeline.

This is a part-time role (22.5 hours) working once per week (with flexibility) from their Bristol office.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Work with the Income Generation Team, and the wider team, to deliver against the Fundraising Strategy and funding targets

·       Collaborate and build strong relationships to identify funding needs, deeply understand services, and enlist support with funding bids and reporting

·       Support in other areas of fundraising where appropriate e.g. with corporate funding proposals or applications to The Big Give.

·       Manage and develop the grant fundraising pipeline, keeping up to date with changing priorities, spotting new opportunities and conducting research

·       Write high-quality, compelling, and persuasive funding applications and proposals

·       Steward key relationships with grant giving trusts and institutions, ensuring partnerships reach their full potential

·       Ensure timely, quality reporting as per agreed requirements

·       Keep up-to-date and accurate records of application progress, and work alongside the finance to ensure all income is accounted for in a timely fashion

Person Specification:

·       A good understanding of the Trusts and Foundations landscape, and of ethical fundraising practice (including GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice)

·       Excellent written communication, and ability to craft compelling and winning bids, proposals and appeals

·       An ability to interpret and present information, such as financial and impact data, in a clear fashion to support with applications and communications

·       Strong relationship management skills, able to inspire and motivate existing and prospective supporters, and providing excellent, tailored stewardship

·       Solution focussed with the attitude, drive, and resilience to lead, motivate and inspire others

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000 FTE
• Location: Bristol 1 day per week (flexibility for candidate needs/ location)
• Contract: Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.


Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.