Charity Fundraiser (Part Time)

Who: Read Easy Position: Head of Trusts and Philanthropy Location: Remote based (with team meetings up to 3 times a year alternating between London and Cotswolds at present) Hours: 37.5hrs a week (part time – 4 days a week considered) Annual leave: 25 days in addition to bank holidays Pension: 8% (3% company contribution; With demonstrable experience of raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations, you will be responsible for heading up a successful income stream for the charity to achieve an ambitious target of £500,000 and beyond in future years. You will be a well-organised individual with proven experience securing significant gifts from local and national trust funders of all types, including five/six figure and multi-year grants. With sole responsibility for a mature and medium-sized portfolio of trusts and foundations, you will find a comprehensive pipeline of proposals and reports in place. As the fundraising lead work across the organisation to enhance and support a collective and ambitious approach to fundraising through trusts and high net-worth individuals To develop and lead on trusts and major gift fundraising and stewardship Cultivate, secure and steward funding and relationships from high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations with a focus on long- term relationships Take ownership of trusts and high net worth pipelines, set up discovery conversations, write proposals and applications An established track record of meeting realistic income targets through building effective relationships with funders Extensive proven experience of producing high quality and compelling proposals, reports and correspondence to inspire generous support Experience of building up pipelines of prospects using research resources and third-party support Proven experience of successfully managing and inspiring fundraising colleagues and creating a high performing and results-orientated culture Ambitious, creative and a determined strategic thinker who turns strategy into results Strong communication and networking skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels Company sick pay to financially support you when you are unwell (above statutory upon completion of probationary period) ~ Support when extending your family – parental and adoption pay (above statutory after 12 months service) ~ Access to Reward Hub – which gives retail discounts and has a ‘Wellbeing Centre’ with tools, tips, recipes, workout videos and guides which will help you to reach your own wellbeing goals ~ Training and Development opportunities and resources – we are developing personal plans in this area to enhance employee experience and opportunity ~ A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment full of committed and passionate employees and inspirational volunteers Initial interviews with PSR will take place online on 10th June For a full copy of the job pack please apply via this website