What you'll be doing:

Action for Children aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audience over the next five years, with the Philanthropy and Trusts Team playing a vital role in achieving that ambition, working together with the Partnerships, Events and High Value Operations teams.

You will work to secure multi-year donations from trusts and foundations to deliver a wide range of organisational priority projects and services, also contributing to the development of the trusts pipeline to support the team's growth strategy.

You'll do this by:

- Working collaboratively and supporting the team to implement activities to deliver the Trust team's financial aims, with a responsibility for delivering an annual individual income target, focussing on securing five figure donations from charitable trusts and foundations.

- Initiating and developing long-term relationships with trusts and foundations, to enable the delivery of challenging income targets.

- Developing and implementing individual solicitation and stewardship plans for existing trusts and new prospects, to include charitable foundations in the UK and internationally.

- Contributing to a communication and stewardship programme, seeking out opportunities to actively promote the impact of our work to current supporters and inspire future involvement.

- Take responsibility for ensuring that fundraising partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations achieve their maximum potential, and that the charity delivers on its commitment to funders.

- Work with the Philanthropy, Trusts and Prospect Research Managers to identify new prospects in line with departmental needs and to identify and translate project information into compelling fundraising and stewardship materials.

  What we need from you:

- Experience of trust fundraising with a strong track record of initiating new relationships and securing five figure gifts.

- The ability to manage a complex pool of prospects and donors, devising clear donor solicitation plans with the aim of securing long term financial philanthropic support.

- Experience of creative proposal and report writing, with the ability to demonstrate clear outcomes and impact.

- Experience of preparing budgets for potential funders and for grant reports, with working knowledge of charitable financial accounts.

- A professional solutions-focused approach to making effective decisions, applying critical thinking to weigh up risks and challenges.

- Flexible and calming approach to work and willingness to be accommodating over working hours when required.

It's an exciting time to join the Trusts team at Action for Children, and we are looking for collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individuals to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.

Working here is so much more than a job. It's an investment of time to truly make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK.

We work together to reach our vision of safe and happy childhoods. Given this and our ongoing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, we encourage applications from everyone. We value and celebrate the diversity of those that work with us and as an inclusive workplace we want all our current and future staff to feel able to be themselves in the workplace.

If you're interested in finding out more, click apply and visit our careers portal for more information.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for middle/end of February 2022.

If you want to get to know us a little better, check out our socials on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube. 

Documents

• Digital Reward Booklet 2021 STAFF final.pdf (3.46 MB)
• Trusts Officer.pdf (0.58 MB)

Position: Senior Trusts and Philanthropy Officer, Scotland
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Remote working available (with occasional requirement to travel to the Edinburgh office)
Salary: £33,605 - £38,217 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E2
Department: Trusts and Philanthropy team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

Are you a confident and proactive fundraiser with experience raising funds from both Trusts and Philanthropists in Scotland? Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to use and build upon your fundraising skills whilst being part of a supportive and passionate team and community?

As the post-holder, you will focus on delivering excellent stewardship to our existing donors in Scotland, whilst also expanding our reach to engage new Trusts and Philanthropists in the region. Working with the Trusts and Philanthropy fundraising teams based in London, colleagues in Scotland, and autonomously you will be expected to secure donations from low, mid and high value donors. These funds will not only facilitate support and information services for people living with MS in Scotland, but will also advance our pioneering research programme.

We’re keen to appoint someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as exceptional relationship-management skills. We’re looking for a self-motivated individual with a proven track record of securing substantial donations who is keen to develop within a dynamic fundraising team.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 7 February 2022

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form attached and submit it with your application. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment. 

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

No agencies please.

LGBT Foundation is looking for Grants & Contracts Coordinator to work with the Grants & Contracts Manager, the Head of Contract Development and the Senior Leadership Team, helping to ensure LGBT Foundation achieves its income targets. This will be primarily through:

• Researching, writing and submitting funding applications to statutory sources and Trusts and Foundations, at either a local, regional or national level.
• Overseeing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and administrative systems for Grants & Contracts, as well as supporting the work of the Deputy Chief Executive such as writing briefings, keeping internal systems up to date, and supporting with bid compliance and project initiation stages.

You will have a flexible and motivated attitude to work; have a confident and persuasive writing style; and work with a high level of integrity.

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £24,061 (+10% Pension)

Special Terms: Full time, permanent

Reporting to: Grants & Contracts Manager

Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 1st February 2022

Trusts Fundraiser/Senior Trusts Fundraiser
This role can be offered on a part-time or full-time basis and more senior applicants will be considered for a Senior Fundraising position within the team.

The Talent Set is excited to be partnering with Norwood to find a new Trusts Fundraiser/Senior Trusts Fundraiser. 

Norwood is the only Jewish Charity to have the patronage of Her Majesty The Queen, with wide-ranging services delivered to London and the South East we are focused on providing support to thousands of children and their families each year.

It’s a great time to join Norwood’s Trusts team and work to make a difference every day.

This role requires an experienced fundraiser to build and develop relationships with and secure funds from existing and new trust funders to support Norwood’s key strategic priorities: our work with children and families in crisis, and creating a whole life disability offer for individuals with learning challenges. The role will engage with senior leadership and stakeholders across the organisation and contribute to the income growth of a small but high achieving and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an excellent knowledge of Norwood services and build relationships with service/development/business managers in order to research, design, write and submit trust funding applications to grant making bodies and Local Authorities where appropriate. Be aware of organisational developments and creatively develop proposals to inspire grant makers.
• Account manage and build relationships with relevant funders ensuring all donors are canvassed in a relevant way and provide monitoring, evaluating, and reporting as necessary. Keep up to date with project development and communicate progress to funding bodies.
• To contribute to the attainment of the annual Trust team income budget and provide monitoring, evaluating, and reporting as necessary.
• Where appropriate develop face-to-face relationships with Trust prospects, asking them for high level financial support (or facilitating others e.g. lay leaders and Directors to make an ask), providing them with the highest possible level of donor care.  Where relevant, make arrangements for prospects and donors to visit the work of Norwood.
• Keep up to date with new Trust funding developments, and where appropriate statutory funding developments, monitor donor profiles and maintain recording systems. Develop and maintain an excellent knowledge of Norwood services, the organisation, its strategic direction, and projects.

Person Specification:

We are looking for an individual with superb written and oral communication skills with a real talent for connecting and influencing people at all levels.

To do this, the right candidate will have:

• The ability to work under pressure and manage a varied workload
• Proven analytical skills
• Able and willing to be flexible in approach to work and responsive to changing demands of the service and clients   
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Have drive and passion to get things done to high standard
• Excellent time management skills with ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel
• Effective team player, ability to work on own initiative/independently and set own agenda in support of designated services

If you’d like to find out more or be considered for this position, please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

Along with Norwood, we are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Please note any third party CVs submitted to Norwood will be redirected to The Talent Set for review

To ensure the most efficient use of Extratime’s resources, we prioritise high value fundraising. The main focus of this role will be to support the Fundraising Manager by writing high quality, targeted funding applications to a range of charitable trusts and foundations and other grant making bodies, including local authorities. There may also be times when you will be required to respond to other fundraising opportunities that arise (e.g. major donors, corporate or community fundraising or events).

The post holder will work with the Fundraising Manager to write successful funding applications, manage reporting requirements and respond to all enquiries accurately and efficiently. We are seeking someone with considerable experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, a passion for writing, and an interest in improving the lives of children with disabilities and their families in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex.

This exciting new role is being introduced to build capacity within the team, initially to maintain momentum and income generation during our Fundraising Manager’s maternity leave, then working alongside the Fundraising Manager from year 2 to grow income and help Extratime achieve ambitious goals for the future.

About the charity:

The Royal Parks manages over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London, as well as other public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. The eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

The Royal Parks is looking for an experienced, proactive and engaging Grants Manager to join its fundraising team. This role reflects their ambition to drive more value from opportunities with national funding bodies, trusts and foundations.

You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, the Director of Communications, Marketing and Engagement and the Director of Finance, as well as other programme leads. You will liaise across different teams to design, develop and write high quality proposals to generate income that can fund the work of the Royal Parks capital projects and programmes in Heritage, Wellbeing, Nature and more.

Role headlines:

• A new position that brings trusts, foundations and institutional funding together under one role that will shape and develop these cohesively
• Responsible for a varied portfolio of funders giving between 5 and 7-figures, and several appeal projects
• Stewardship of funders, building relationships and seeking opportunities to apply for additional funds
• Opportunity to develop larger portfolio of unrestricted smaller gifts
• Develop systems and processes to better enable applications and reporting

Experience sought

• Experienced grants fundraiser with proven success in securing 5-7 figure gifts from trusts and/or institutional funders
• Ability to develop successful relationships with funders and senior internal stakeholders across departments
• Confident presenting ideas and proposals, externally and internally 
• Self-starter with a keen eye for detail
• Comfortable working across a diverse portfolio and prioritising workload

The Giles' Trust is a leading brain tumour charity based in the West Midlands, set up by brain tumour patient Stine Giles, and her husband, England cricketer Ashley Giles.

We are looking for a senior fundraiser to join the team and help to grow our fundraising strategy and drive us to the next level.

Whilst you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the fundraising programme for The Giles' Trust, you will also have the advantage of being part of the wider University Hospitals Birmingham Charity team - the official NHS Charity for the Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals.

The post holder will be employed by University Hospitals Birmingham Charity and will report to a Senior Fundraising Manager, as well as reporting to The Giles' Trust Committee.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fundraiser looking to develop their strategic skills as well as grow fundraising income.

This fundraising opportunity covers the whole of Scotland and is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing trusts and foundations to increase income generation in the region.

As the Trusts Officer for Scotland you will work with the Fundraising team within Scotland as well as the volunteer branch network to identify and apply for trusts and grants to support our charitable work.  Although home-based, you will have the opportunity of visiting branches meeting our committed and passionate volunteers whilst gaining valuable knowledge and insights into the ongoing work and projects of the charity.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

Our small and dedicated team, based in Scotland, includes a Corporate and Events Officer and a Community and Challenge Events Officer who are managed by our Fundraising Development Manager.  As well as working with your team members, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with over 20 Branches and 5 Service committees to implement fundraising initiatives.

Through regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be provided with ongoing support, training and mentoring. We are a remote team and ensure that we stay well connected to all colleagues with a combined passion that fuels our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of success in trust fundraising. A natural communicator with proven success in working with and developing volunteers to support this growth. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build relationships and reputation, communicate effectively across the region whilst working from home.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager 

Hours: 35 per week 

Salary: £37,903 (London office based) £34,354 (home based) per annum 

Type of Employment: Permanent 

Dept and Location: Relationship Fundraising/  London or Home based 

Line Manager: Head of Trusts and Foundations 

Direct Reports: None 

Working alongside two other Managers and an Assistant this role will develop and manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations that have the potential to give 5 and 6 figure grants and fund our work across the UK. 

The role will involve researching and writing compelling and creative applications for a range of projects, such as our support services in units based in hospitals across the UK, and you will develop and implement effective stewardship plans to build strong and long-term high value relationships. 

You will have:

• A proven track record of raising significant funds (gifts in excess of £50k) from Trusts, Statutory and Grant making organisations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the power to persuade, motivate and inspire whilst also delivering clear, concise messages.
• Experience of developing compelling cases for support and writing applications and grant reports.
• Experience of successfully prospecting, cultivating and stewarding high level relationships in a systematic way.
• Be IT literate and confident with budgets and spreadsheets.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications to be received by:     Sunday 06th February 

First Interviews:                             10th - 17th February 2022

Second Interviews:                        W/C 20th February 2022

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy

The Senior Fundraiser will work closely with other members of the hospital charity, and will be responsible for developing and delivering the Charity’s in memoriam and legacy giving programme.

The post is suitable for someone with a minimum of 12 months experience in fundraising.

The role will include:

• Create a sustainable legacy pipeline for UHB Charity and to ensure that legacy income increases and continues to be a strong element of our voluntary income.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with those leaving gifts in memory including thank you events for these supporters.
• Be the first point of contact for all enquirers about in memory giving and gifts in wills for all supporters, patients and families.
• Plan, develop and deliver an In-memoriam action plan which will maximise future income
• Organise and execute events to raise awareness about leaving a legacy to the Charity as part of the legacy stewardship plan.
• Act as an ambassador for legacy marketing, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of the importance of legacies to the organisation.
• Develop and implement the ‘Will Month’ campaign and oversee on-going and new relationships with local solicitors and develop materials for them to promote legacy giving to the Charity.
• Devise and manage appropriate donor journeys and accompanying communication plans for legacy pledgers and develop donor profiles to better understand the profile of potential legators.
• Shape, plan and deliver a cross – organisational legacy action plan which will maximise future income.
• Engage in other areas of fundraising where there are opportunities to meet supporters and/or volunteers to help promote legacy giving and build relationships.
• Working alongside the finance team to report on legacy income, pipeline and to liaise with solicitors and executors of estates.
• To work with and deliver clear objectives and key performance indicators.
• To proactively contribute to the achievement of targets and the ongoing fundraising success of the Charity as a whole and to be a supportive, effective and integrated team member.

For full details please download the job description and person specification below.

This is a full time post in the Fundraising Team at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity (‘UHB Charity’), the official NHS Charity for the four hospitals of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.

The post offers the opportunity for office working at any of our four hospital sites with the opportunity for some home working as suits the job holder and line manager.

Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Assistant 

Salary: £25,269 (London Office) £22,972 (Home) per annum, pro rata

Hours: 21 per week

Type of Employment: Permanent

Dept and Location: Trusts and Foundations Team, London Office or Home based (if home based in London or home Counties, with frequent visits to the office)

Line Manager: Head of Trusts and Foundations

Direct Reports: None

We have a new fundraising role at the charity of Trusts and Foundations Assistant. This represents an excellent opportunity to help us grow our portfolio of funders within this income stream

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The main purpose of the role of Trusts and Foundations Assistant is to coordinate and implement Teenage Cancer Trust’s Small Grant Programme, which currently raises £44,000 a year.

You would be using database contact data and template applications, to generate emails and mailings; and you will ensure these small grant funders are stewarded to a high standard, through updates, administration and management of grant reporting schedules.

In addition, you will identify and make the team aware of relevant prospective funders, and their funding criteria, application process and deadlines – to underpin the Trusts and Foundations strategy to increase income from £1 million to £2 million by 2025. You will also provide administrative support for the Trusts and Foundations Team.

To apply you should have the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of fundraising methods, and some understanding and a willingness to increase knowledge of the Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory funding marketplace.
• Confident in communicating with funders and internal staff, in writing, in person and on the phone.
• Experience of developing administrative systems and processes.
• Ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Very good IT skills including the use of databases, Word and Excel for mailmerges.
• Confident using a computer in a networked environment and be experienced in using Microsoft Office software.
• Proven ability to work to very tight deadlines in a dynamic and flexible environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, diligence and a proven ability to proof-read.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications to be received by: 06th February

First interviews: W/C 10th February               

Second Stage Interviews: W/C 20th February 

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy.

Who we are
The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme. We are proud of the 'Good' rating that we have recently been awarded by the Care Quality Commission.

Based in a beautiful grade II listed building which is steeped in history, this is an ideal opportunity for a confident, experienced career fundraiser who is passionate about making a positive difference and integrating yourself with the wider hospital community.

The Fundraising Team at the RHN consists of nine, friendly and passionate team members including one volunteer. As a charity, we fundraise to supplement the hospital’s standard provision, and pay for additional patient services, research, specialist equipment, capital projects and heritage. These ‘extras’ provide added value to the hospital’s care and rehabilitation offering, and boost the quality of life experienced by patients and residents at the RHN.

What you can expect from this role
The Trusts & Major Gifts Manager role is a key role within our team and hospital. You will manage the Trusts & Foundations Executive and have responsibility for fundraising undertaken by the Trusts & Major Gifts Team, ensuring that the team explores all available grant funding opportunities including trusts and foundations, livery companies, lottery and statutory grants. The Trust & Major Gifts Team has an annual income target of £700k - £1M and this income stream has continued to grow healthily in recent years.

The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with a pro-active, can do attitude, who will help the Trust & Major Gifts Team continue to succeed. This role is part-time and we are ideally looking for someone who can work 4 days a week but we are flexible and open to discussing this. You can also look forward to 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (FTE).

Your key accountabilities and responsibilities

1. Identify, manage and grow long term support from charitable trusts, livery companies, statutory and lottery funders by researching potential donors, writing effective funding applications, and conducting excellent relationship management
2. Coach and manage the Trusts & Foundations Executive, providing guidance and mentoring where necessary to ensure they achieve their full potential and effectively contribute to the Trust and Major Gifts Team target.
3. Plan and implement the grant application programme for the Trusts & Major Gifts Team updating the ‘rolling applications’ spreadsheet in advance of each new financial year.
4. Build knowledge of major funding projects at the hospital through engagement with relevant directors, clinical department heads and facilities staff, using this directly in attracting grants and developing on-going relationships with key donors.
5. Keeping abreast of developments in grant fundraising, undertaking background research where necessary and being curious about potential new funding sources.
6. Oversee grant funding prospect research and funding approaches to continue new grant funder relationship development.
7. Ensure all responses to successful donor applications are responded to and necessary reporting requirements are met, developing effective relationships with our stakeholders.
8. Work with colleagues across the organisation to develop impact and outcome measures to feedback to funders.
9. Record all donor contact on the Raiser’s Edge database, including records for new potential funders, and ensure the filing system is kept up to date.
10. Provide feedback on actual performance against target for grant fundraising to the Head of Fundraising and maintain the major gifts section of the probability budget.

Any other duties that may reasonably be expected to ensure the smooth running of the department including supporting fundraising events outside of standard working hours on an ad-hoc basis.
 

What we're looking for from you

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent). Ideally an Institute of Fundraising qualification.
• Working knowledge of fundraising best practice, with at least 2 years' experience in a grant fundraising management role with a proven track record of securing funds.
• Tenacious ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to rise to the challenge.
• Ideally, experience of Raiser’s Edge (or a similar fundraising database) as a tool in supporter relationship management as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate training will be provided.
• Experience of using research techniques particularly to acquire information about existing and prospective funders. Excellent prospect research and profile creation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – strong influencing, relationship building and networking skills to develop and nurture donor relationships. Ability to quickly establish rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to conceive and develop complex proposals and financially numerate.
• Organised approach to work – proactive and methodical administrative skills, with strong planning and time-management. Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to put across compelling and persuasive cases for support with an outstanding written style.
• Experience of working as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• Disability awareness and understanding and adherence to equal opportunities, with an understanding and adherence to data protection.

The RHN is fully committed to the safe and secure management of information under the Data Protection Act 2018. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer and we are excited to hear from you.

Location – Edinburgh Zoo (remote working available/attend monthly meetings)

The Role

Join a successful team to take the lead on income generation from grants to support RZSS’ vision and mission at an exciting time of growth and expansion. This will include producing compelling applications and reports as well as excellent management of relationships with a wide range of funders.

Some of the things you'll do

• Generate income for RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and RZSS Highland Wildlife Park as well as national and international conservation and education programmes.
• Manage our accounts with major funders including National Lottery, NatureScot and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, which collectively have given more than £5m to date.
• Take the lead on account management and stewardship for the Postcode Lottery Fund, currently giving £600k per annum.
• Maintain excellent relationships with funders and partners, meeting all application and reporting deadlines and ensuring that funders are engaged and informed on developments within RZSS.
• Periodically supervise other staff, interns and volunteers.
• Deputise for the Development Manager when required.

What we're looking for

• You’ll be educated to degree-level or hold equivalent experience
• CIOF Certificate of Fundraising or equivalent experience/qualification
• Detailed knowledge of grant funding and stewardship principles
• Knowledge of donor cultivation and stewardship principles
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the external fundraising environment in Scotland
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, e.g. working with senior level managers to deliver cultivation activity and managing prospect lists
• Practical application of using CRM databases e.g. ThankQ or another relevant database management system
• Membership of relevant professional body e.g. CIOF
• Understanding of GDPR guidelines

To apply, please click RZSS Job Opportunities

We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced, and talented fundraiser to help secure and sustain significant grants from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.

Fresh Start raises funds from a variety of sources including grants from statutory funders and trusts and foundations. The post holder will have an excellent knowledge of these funding sources and demonstrable experience in developing high quality applications, bids, reports, budgets and supporting documents for a diverse range of audiences including existing and new grant funders.

Fresh Start provides support to people moving on from or those at risk of homelessness. 

Fresh Start have worked with people moving on from homelessness for over 20 years and are developing our services to offer support to those at risk of homelessness with the opening of our new community hub in North Edinburgh. 

We offer practical help and support through the provision of goods and services. These services have developed over the years to recognise and meet the needs of those who have experienced homelessness and to support homelessness prevention.