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Trusts Fundraiser - Prestigious National Charity - Kent / Hybrid - up to £45k
We’re on the hunt for an experienced Trusts Fundraiser to join a prestigious national charity in their offices in Kent.
With proven success in fundraising in the not for profit sector or experience of commercial research and writing/reporting, you will work across multiple projects securing grants, from seed funding to regional appeals.
In a nutshell: we’re looking for a passionate fundraiser, ideally with an Institute of Fundraising Certificate/Diploma (not a pre-requisite), who has proven success of personally securing income through fundraising, is ambitious for success and has a demonstrable passion for the sector.
Key responsibilities as the Trusts Fundraiser will include:
- Maintaining a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations
- Proactively identifying and researching new prospective trust funders and finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support
- Creating compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports
- Supporting the highest levels of donor care for supporters
- Researching, interpreting and presenting data
- Supporting with bid presentations
- Maintaining accurate records and information about all applications
- Updating CRM database (Raiser’s Edge)
- Networking externally with potential project partners, funders and statutory bodies
- Representing the charity at internal and external events
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a fundraising role in the not for profit sector and/or experience of commercial research and commercial writing and reporting
- Institute of Fundraising Certificate/Diploma is highly desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish positive relationships at all levels
- Proven success personally securing income through fundraising
- Proven networking skills
- Ability to compile compelling and accessible applications, reports, papers and management information
- Good business and financial acumen and ability to present financial information accurately
- IT literate including MS Office, with knowledge of fundraising/CRM databases
- Passion for the charity / not for profit sector
Interested in this Trusts Fundraiser role?
If this sounds like the role for you and you possess the experience and skills we’re looking for, then we want to hear from you ASAP! Please ensure your CV showcases your abilities and submit it, quoting 'DH - Trusts Fundraiser - Kent’
