*Filled*Grants and Trusts Fundraiser

TN United Kingdom; South Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Scotland is seeking a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to secure transformational income through compelling applications. This role offers the chance to work flexibly while making a significant impact on the community. You will collaborate with passionate team members to develop narratives for funding and engage with various stakeholders. If you have strong research, analytical, and creative writing skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Contribution

Home-Based Work

Occasional Meetings

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in trust and grants fundraising.
• Proven success in writing funding bids and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Secure income from medium to large grants, trusts, and foundations.
• Research, prepare, and submit funding bids, including budgeting.
• Produce timely reports for funders.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Creative Writing

Fundraising Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Client:

Defour Partnership Ltd

Location:

Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

Defour Partnership is working with a fantastic Scottish charity recruiting for a Trusts & Grants Fundraiser.

Working alongside the Community Fundraiser and the Corporate & Events Fundraiser, the Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will play a crucial role in realizing the charity's vision and mission for people in Scotland.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Grants Fundraiser seeking flexibility, with strong research, analytical, and creative writing skills. Join a well-regarded, passionate charity making a significant difference in people's lives.

Main Purpose of the Post: The Grants and Trusts Fundraiser will secure transformational income from charitable grants, trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies through compelling applications, supporting the charity's service provision across Scotland.

What's on offer:

• Salary – £32,000 plus up to 5% pension contribution
• 35 hours per week (flexible working supported)
• Home-based with occasional meetings across Scotland

Key responsibilities:

• Secure income from medium to large grants, trusts, and foundations against targets
• Research, prepare, and submit funding bids, including budgeting
• Complete applications within deadlines to high standards
• Engage with staff, volunteers, families, and board members to develop case studies and narratives for funding and social media
• Support service delivery to meet funder criteria
• Analyze data for reporting purposes
• Produce timely reports for funders
• Communicate with funders as needed
• Provide outcomes and statistics to funders
• Maintain and develop a pipeline of prospects
• Contribute to long-term fundraising strategy
• Represent the charity confidently at external meetings
• Assist with fundraising campaigns and other duties as required
• Adapt workload flexibly to organizational needs

Skills and experience required:

• Relevant education to fulfill role requirements
• Knowledge of the Scottish trust and foundation funding landscape
• Minimum two years' experience in trust and grants fundraising
• Proven success in writing funding bids and proposals
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office suite