Grant Writer & Fundraiser - Volunteer

Qisetna Projects CIC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Qisetna Projects CIC is seeking a Grant Writer & Fundraiser to lead on sourcing and pursuing funding opportunities and to write and submit grant applications with supporting documentation. The role is part of a dynamic, remote‑friendly team recognised for excellence in community heritage projects.

You will work to secure funds from UK trusts, foundations, corporations and international bodies. The successful candidate will have strong writing skills for persuasive bids, be a confident

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills with a flair for persuasive bids.
• Confident communicator and organised self-starter.
• 3 years' experience in a fundraising role with a proven track record of securing high‑value, multiyear funds.

Responsibilities

• Scan the grant-making landscape to identify potential funding sources in the UK and internationally.
• Create and implement an effective grant-writing calendar aligned to fundraising objectives.
• Identify grants most likely to succeed and prioritise applications.
• Coordinate with the Executive team to approach funders and build interest in our work.
• Write and submit grant applications with all required documentation.
• Track submissions and liaise with grant managers during the process.
• Review and disseminate feedback from applications.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Communication

Organization

Proposal writing

Job description

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Grant Writer & Fundraiser to lead on sourcing and pursuing funding opportunities, as well as writing and submitting grant applications alongside supporting documentation.

What difference will you make?

You will contribute to a team of young and talented creatives working remotely on an initiative that received an Award for Excellence from the Community Archives and Heritage Group as "an extraordinary example of an archive both preserving the voices of displaced and fractured communities for the future and acting as an engine of community resilience in the present. This is an archive at its best raw emotion, portraying real life and its impact on individuals and families, community leadership and involvement, a focus on tomorrow - the younger generation - and an excellent website for outreach and advocacy. This archive will become an outstanding research tool for the future. But it is also – evidently – succeeding in its principal short‑term goal of community building."

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills with a particular flair for writing persuasive bids, be a confident communicator and an organised self‑starter, with 3 year's experience in a fundraising role and a proven track record of securing a high value, multiyear funds.

Additional Expectations

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic organisation built on an ethos of sharing and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work remotely to tight deadlines. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the organisation's passion and commitment to supporting the arts and heritage and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.

Location

Hybrid

What will you be doing?

This role is primarily focused on raising funds from grant‑making bodies including trusts and foundations, corporations and other organisations in the UK and internationally.

• Scan the grant‑making landscape in order to identify potential funding sources in the UK and internationally.
• Create and implement an effective grant‑writing calendar, aligned to the fundraising objectives.
• Sift potential grants in order to identify which applications are most likely to succeed.
• Coordinate with the Executive team to approach funders, seeking to build interest in our work and to gauge our fit with the funding priorities.
• Write and submit grant applications along with any additional required documentation.
• Track submitted applications and liaise with grant managers as appropriate during the application process.
• Review and disseminate all feedback from applications.