Foundation Grants Officer: Build Impact & Partnerships

The Wallich; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallich is seeking an experienced Trust and Foundations Fundraising Officer to secure and grow grant funding for our essential homelessness services across Wales. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising Manager and colleagues to build compelling proposals and report impact to funders.

With strong writing and relationship-building skills, you will develop a robust funding pipeline, coordinate monitoring and evaluation, and ensure timely reporting to maintain support for priority projects.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to secure grants from trusts and foundations.
• Strong written communication and reporting to funders.
• Experience maintaining funding pipelines and donor stewardship.
• Ability to collaborate with teams to develop proposals.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams to develop funding applications meeting income targets.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospects for funding opportunities.
• Review income pledges and the funding pipeline, reporting progress and risks.
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation reports to funders.
• Ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
• Maintain fundraising CRM and shared databases with accuracy.
• Monitor payment dates and ensure timely receipts.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders and illustrate impact.
• Support Contracts and Planning Team as needed.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

CRM system

Job description

The Wallich is seeking an experienced Trust and Foundations Fundraising Officer to secure and grow grant funding for our essential homelessness services across Wales. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising Manager and colleagues to build compelling proposals and report impact to funders.

With strong writing and relationship-building skills, you will develop a robust funding pipeline, coordinate monitoring and evaluation, and ensure timely reporting to maintain support for priority projects.