WR Fundraising Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced trusts and grants fundraiser to join a growing fundraising team at a unique health charity providing outreach services across the UK to vulnerable members of the community.
The charity has enjoyed a phenomenal level of growth over the past five years and is looking to add to its small fundraising team. We are on the lookout for a Trusts Fundraising Officer to maintain wonderful levels of support that the charity enjoys via trusts, grants and foundations.
You will be focussing on raising income from trusts and foundations and (working collaboratively with your colleagues) developing bids for new funding opportunities for projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to be part of an experienced fundraising team, and to showcase your creativity and skills to raise crucial funds for a cause that really matters.
Trusts Fundraising Officer
Full Time, Permanent
Southampton, Hampshire - with very flexible / hybrid working options
Up to £37,000 per annum on experience
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Writing compelling, engaging and highly tailored fundraising proposals
- Researching and developing new supporters from trusts and foundations
- Build relationships, multiyear partnerships and income from existing trusts and foundations
- Write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified
- Develop and maintain reporting and application systems and coordinate information across the fundraising team
The ideal candidate for this role will be:
- Experienced writing successful fundraising applications to foundations and charitable trusts
- Able to write compelling and innovative proposals and funding reports
- Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences
- Confident developing relationships with grant-making organisations
- Highly organised, confident managing a varied and time sensitive portfolio of work
- A positive team player, flexible, adaptable, and professional
- A persuasive writer and communicator, with an enthusiastic approach to fundraising
To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.
WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.
Some tips for your application 🫡
Tailor Your Proposal:Make sure to customise your fundraising proposals for each trust or foundation. Highlight how your project aligns with their goals and values – this shows you’ve done your homework and genuinely care about their mission.
Showcase Your Experience:Don’t shy away from sharing your past successes in fundraising. Include specific examples of previous applications that were successful, and what made them stand out. This helps us see your potential impact on our team!
Be Clear and Concise:When writing your application, keep it straightforward and to the point. Use clear language and avoid jargon. We want to understand your ideas quickly, so make every word count!
Apply Through Our Website:We encourage you to submit your application through our website. It’s the best way for us to receive your details and ensures you’re considered for the role. Plus, it’s super easy!
