Trusts Fundraising Officer

Work Relief Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity organization in the UK is seeking a Trusts Fundraising Officer to drive income from trusts and foundations. The role involves writing compelling proposals, building relationships, and developing funding bids. Ideal candidates will have experience in fundraising applications and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position based in Oxfordshire with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing successful fundraising applications.
• Ability to write compelling proposals and funding reports.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Compose tailored fundraising proposals for trusts and foundations.
• Research and develop new relationships with supporters.
• Build partnerships and manage existing trust relationships.

Skills

Writing compelling fundraising proposals

Researching and developing new supporters

Building relationships with grant-making organisations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organised and able to manage varied portfolios

Persuasive writing abilities

Job description

Overview

WR Fundraising Recruitment are excited to be working with a national charity offering a range of community support from financial and welfare services through to mental health and wellbeing programmes. We are looking for a Trusts Fundraising Officer to maintain strong support via trusts, grants and foundations. You will focus on raising income from trusts and foundations and, in collaboration with the management team, develop bids for new funding opportunities for projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced fundraising team and showcase creativity and skills to raise crucial funds for a cause that matters.

Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Oxfordshire with Flexible and Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum

Responsibilities

• Writing compelling, engaging and highly tailored fundraising proposals
• Researching and developing new supporters from trusts and foundations
• Building relationships, multiyear partnerships and income from existing trusts and foundations
• Writing tailored, inspirational applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified
• Developing and maintaining reporting and application systems and coordinating information across the fundraising team

Ideal candidate

• Experienced in writing successful fundraising applications to foundations and charitable trusts
• Able to write compelling and innovative proposals and funding reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences
• Confident developing relationships with grant-making organisations
• Highly organised, able to manage a varied and time-sensitive portfolio of work
• A positive team player, flexible, adaptable and professional
• A persuasive writer and communicator with an enthusiastic approach to fundraising

How to apply

To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.

WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.