Trusts and Grants Fundraiser (Capital Project)

Charity Horizons; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Hull is seeking a Fundraiser to secure transformational funding for a capital project. The role involves managing a pipeline of potential funders, crafting proposals, and nurturing relationships. Candidates should have experience in trust and grants fundraising, exceptional communication skills, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of others.

Benefits

22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave pay

Death in service insurance cover

Occupational sick pay up to 6 months

Free onsite parking

Health services discounts

Christmas savings club

Qualifications

• Experience in trust and grants fundraising—ideally for capital appeal projects.
• Ability to produce persuasive proposals and reports.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research, prioritize, and manage a pipeline of potential funders.
• Craft bespoke and persuasive proposals.
• Nurture relationships and provide project updates.
• Track and monitor grant fund usage to ensure compliance.

Skills

Trust and grants fundraising experience

Exceptional written communication skills

Research and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactive and target-driven

Job description

This role will focus on building lasting, meaningful relationships with trusts and foundations to secure transformational funding for a critical capital project.

• Researching, prioritising, and managing a pipeline of potential funders
• Crafting bespoke and persuasive proposals, inspiring support for the capital appeal
• Nurturing relationships and providing project updates
• Tracking and monitoring the use of grant funds to ensure compliance with funder agreements

You will report directly to the Senior Fundraiser and work closely with the Head of Fundraising, the Finance Department, and other members of the fundraising team.

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We are looking for someone with experience in trust and grants fundraising—ideally for capital appeal projects, although this is not essential. You should have exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive and articulate proposals and reports. You will also require excellent research and analytical skills, be extremely organised, and demonstrate outstanding time management and meticulous attention to detail. A proactive and target-driven approach to fundraising is essential.

Dove House Hospice supports patients with life-limiting illnesses in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. They provide exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers, and their families. Last year, they cared for 1,200 patients. Their mission is simple but powerful: to help families make the most of the time they have together, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

"It was a moment of grief, yes, but also one of relief. Mum was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. And as we said our final goodbyes, we knew she was at peace. We are incredibly grateful for the care, the memories, and the love we had shared in those final days while Mum was at Dove House." - Family member of a patient

We are delighted to be partnering with Dove House Hospice on this exciting project. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of others and help raise vital funds to ensure Dove House Hospice's services are always available for those who need them.

Would you like to be part of the team that drives transformational funding for a critical capital project? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The team is passionate and supportive, and the hospice is a great place to work. Additional benefits include:

• 22 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave pay
• Death in service insurance cover of 3 × annual salary
• Up to 6 months' full occupational sick pay
• Free onsite parking at Dove House Hospice, Chamberlain Road
• Access to health services discounts
• Access to a Christmas savings club