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Charity Fundraising Manager

TALENT GATEWAY
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 6YQ, England

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Charity Fundraising Manager role is a home-based position with a Maidstone charity focused on supporting individuals with sight loss through accessible technology.
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience as a Trust Fundraiser, with a proven track record of securing five and six-figure grants from trusts and foundations.
  • This position offers a salary of up to £45,000, along with pension contributions and 25 days of paid leave, while requiring one day per month in London or Birmingham for in-person meetings.
  • Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, developing applications, and maintaining communication with funders to secure financial support.
  • The charity values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, emphasizing a workplace built on acceptance and inclusion.

Charity Fundraising Manager

A home based Fundraising manager role with a Maidstone based Charity dedicated to ensuring individuals with sight loss aren’t left behind in a rapidly advancing technological world.  They provide user-friendly equipment to support those in need, often elderly, in accessing audio content, helping them participate fully in society.  

The role is ideal for someone who is a proactive and experienced Trust Fundraiser, motivated to make a real impact on the charity’s fundraising mission but looking for flexibility in working location.

Along with a salary of up to £45,000, you have the flexibility to work from home (albeit typically with one day per month in London or Birmingham), and you’ll also receive pension contributions and 25 days paid leave.

 

What you’ll do as a Fundraising Manager?

In this role, you will research and identify new trust and foundation funding opportunities, developing high-quality funding applications and proposals to secure vital financial support. You’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining a pipeline of applications and reporting deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate communication with funders.

We’re looking for a Trust Fundraiser with these attributes:

  • Previous experience in a similar role within the charitable sector Proven track record of securing five and six-figure grants from trusts and foundations. Strong relationship building skills and stakeholder management abilities Experience in budget development and financial reporting Understanding of charity governance and best practices in grant management Highly organised and self-motivated

Whilst you’ll be able to work remotely there is a requirement for occasional in-person meetings, likely one day per month on average. This could take place in Birmingham or London so it's essential that you're able to travel to one of these locations.

To apply for this role as a Trust Fundraiser, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

Our client's aim is to create a workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status. If you need any assistance or accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

 

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