Trusts Fundraiser
- Recruiter
- Spire
- Location
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £21,962 - £24,964 (pro-rata).
- Posted
- 10 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 08 May 2018
- Ref
- TF/RM
- Contact
- Sue Arnold
- Sectors
- Charity & Voluntary, Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Our client is looking to recruit a Trusts Fundraiser to be based in Cambridge.
The Main Duties of the Trusts Fundraiser will include:
The post-holder will be responsible for securing grants and investment from Trusts and other funding bodies and communicating with them to grow and maintain positive partner relationships. o Regularly conducting and managing targeted and timely research of potential sources of funding available from grant-making trusts, foundations and other organisations; growing positive and profitable long-term relationships with these supporters. o Preparing and submitting applications to grant and trust bodies for funding of projects and programmes, through consultation with Programme Co-ordinators, and collaboration with other members of the Fundraising Team. o Ensuring that funded projects are monitored and that informative and exciting outcome & impact reports are provided to existing donors as required. o Supporting Romsey Mill’s unrestricted fundraising activities, including team sponsorship challenges and events, individual sponsorship activities and specific campaigns. o Contributing to the delivery of effective communications and marketing plans, resources, messages and campaigns to raise awareness of the Programmes and supporting fundraising activity of Romsey Mill, including our ethos and outcomes. o Recording and monitoring of fundraising activities and outcomes (through CRM/Fundraising systems) and reporting to the Fundraising and Communications Manager on progress and achievements. o Keeping up-to-date with best practice in fundraising and complying with relevant legislation and regulation; developing the use of management information systems and donor database to improve the effectiveness of fundraising work. The Fund Raiser Key skills & experience will include:
• Good general education with Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-levels, Diploma) including GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 2 or above in English and Maths. • At least two years’ experience in a fundraising role within the voluntary & community or education sector including awareness of ‘best practice’ and legal requirements. • Skilled in preparing successful funding proposals to grant making trusts and foundations. • Ability to analyse financial information and present it in an accessible format. • Skilled in forming and developing excellent working relationships with staff and key stakeholders. • Excellent interpersonal communication, influencing and negotiation skills. • Very good literacy skills and clear ability to write persuasively. • Good administration skills. • Very good time and task management skills and experience in handling multiple tasks to meet deadlines. • Proven ability to use ICT equipment and software including Word, Excel, Outlook, CRM Databases and the Internet. • Experience of print and digital communications work.
The Organisation:
A Cambridge-based charitable organisation creating opportunities with young people, children and families to overcome disadvantage, promote inclusion and develop wellbeing. Established in 1980 by local churches and working in partnership with a range of other organisations, this is a charity with a Christian ethos and vision to see all young people, children and families fully belong, positively contribute and thrive. They are active in communities across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
They work with over 3,500 individuals and families each year, including:
• Young mothers and fathers
• Young people on the margins of society who may be involved in risky or anti-social behaviour
• Young people struggling to engage fully with education
• Families with pre-school children
• Young people with an autistic spectrum condition.
Their work is long term, relational and needs-led. They work with participants to develop their skills and to enable their progress towards training, work and positive involvement in the community
In return you will receive a salary package of £21,962 - £24,964 (pro-rata).
Minimum of 22.5 hours (0.6 FTE)
[will consider additional hours up to full time]
Closing date 8th May 2018.
Interview date 17th May 2018.
If you are intersted in this vacancy please click on the link and send your CV TODAY!!
The Main Duties of the Trusts Fundraiser will include:
The post-holder will be responsible for securing grants and investment from Trusts and other funding bodies and communicating with them to grow and maintain positive partner relationships. o Regularly conducting and managing targeted and timely research of potential sources of funding available from grant-making trusts, foundations and other organisations; growing positive and profitable long-term relationships with these supporters. o Preparing and submitting applications to grant and trust bodies for funding of projects and programmes, through consultation with Programme Co-ordinators, and collaboration with other members of the Fundraising Team. o Ensuring that funded projects are monitored and that informative and exciting outcome & impact reports are provided to existing donors as required. o Supporting Romsey Mill’s unrestricted fundraising activities, including team sponsorship challenges and events, individual sponsorship activities and specific campaigns. o Contributing to the delivery of effective communications and marketing plans, resources, messages and campaigns to raise awareness of the Programmes and supporting fundraising activity of Romsey Mill, including our ethos and outcomes. o Recording and monitoring of fundraising activities and outcomes (through CRM/Fundraising systems) and reporting to the Fundraising and Communications Manager on progress and achievements. o Keeping up-to-date with best practice in fundraising and complying with relevant legislation and regulation; developing the use of management information systems and donor database to improve the effectiveness of fundraising work. The Fund Raiser Key skills & experience will include:
• Good general education with Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-levels, Diploma) including GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 2 or above in English and Maths. • At least two years’ experience in a fundraising role within the voluntary & community or education sector including awareness of ‘best practice’ and legal requirements. • Skilled in preparing successful funding proposals to grant making trusts and foundations. • Ability to analyse financial information and present it in an accessible format. • Skilled in forming and developing excellent working relationships with staff and key stakeholders. • Excellent interpersonal communication, influencing and negotiation skills. • Very good literacy skills and clear ability to write persuasively. • Good administration skills. • Very good time and task management skills and experience in handling multiple tasks to meet deadlines. • Proven ability to use ICT equipment and software including Word, Excel, Outlook, CRM Databases and the Internet. • Experience of print and digital communications work.
The Organisation:
A Cambridge-based charitable organisation creating opportunities with young people, children and families to overcome disadvantage, promote inclusion and develop wellbeing. Established in 1980 by local churches and working in partnership with a range of other organisations, this is a charity with a Christian ethos and vision to see all young people, children and families fully belong, positively contribute and thrive. They are active in communities across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
They work with over 3,500 individuals and families each year, including:
• Young mothers and fathers
• Young people on the margins of society who may be involved in risky or anti-social behaviour
• Young people struggling to engage fully with education
• Families with pre-school children
• Young people with an autistic spectrum condition.
Their work is long term, relational and needs-led. They work with participants to develop their skills and to enable their progress towards training, work and positive involvement in the community
In return you will receive a salary package of £21,962 - £24,964 (pro-rata).
Minimum of 22.5 hours (0.6 FTE)
[will consider additional hours up to full time]
Closing date 8th May 2018.
Interview date 17th May 2018.
If you are intersted in this vacancy please click on the link and send your CV TODAY!!