Trust and Grant Fundraiser Job Description

Trust and Grant Fundraiser Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Trust and Grant Fundraiser to join our team.

To draft materials for funders, making a compelling case for the company work;
To maintain detailed records of funders identified, bids made, results of applications and contacts made;
To advise the Head of Fundraising and other colleagues, as required, on all matters relating to grant fundraising;
To work closely with the Fundraising Officer, who is responsible for small and regional funding bids, so as to ensure effective joint working;
To represent the charity at fundraising events, if required;
To be responsible for raising funds from charitable and other grant makers, with particular responsibility for larger funders;
To prepare regular updates and progress reports for the Head of Fundraising;
To support the Head of Fundraising in championing fundraising across the organisation;
To maintain knowledge of current fundraising best practice on an ongoing basis;
To make contact and build relationships with grant makers, in order to secure their interest in the company work;
To prepare funding applications to identified funders;
To undertake such other reasonable tasks as may, from time to time, be deemed necessary by the Head of Fundraising or the CEO;
To research potential funders for the company work, for both core funds and project work, as required, using a wide range of research sources;
To comply with all stated policies of the charity, including Equality of Opportunity, Health and Safety, data protection and others as may be required;
To conduct site visits for potential funders.

At least three years’ paid grant fundraising experience;
GCSE or higher;
The ability to work to and meet income and expenditure budgets;
Educated to degree level;
A high level of numeracy and literacy required;
Excellent written communication skills;
A positive attitude with a ‘can do’ approach and the ability to work under your own initiative and “go the extra mile”
A well organised individual with an eye for detail;
The ability to prioritise demanding workloads and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.