Grants Fundraising Lead

Location: Hybrid – 1 day on-site per week/fortnight. Berkshire.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Prior’s Court Foundation to find a passionate and skilled Grants Fundraising Lead.

Prior’s Court is an independent specialist school, and registered charity, that provides education and residential care for young people with complex autism, aged 5-25. Set within a 52-acre site in Berkshire, they have extensive bespoke facilities to help young people to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work.

Prior’s Court is seeking a new Grants Fundraising Lead. In this exciting role, you will manage and implement the strategy for securing funds from charitable Trusts, Foundations, and other Grant makers. In addition, you will lead on the development of a new Major Donor income stream.

We are seeking someone who loves building and nurturing relationships both with new and existing trusts and key donors. You will excel at creating compelling, detailed, and highly tailored fundraising applications for funders with a keen eye for detail.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

·        Experience of developing and implementing a trust fundraising strategy

·        Track record of achieving 6-figure income targets

·        Exceptional relationship management and development ability

·        Strong writing and reporting skills

This is an exciting time to join Prior's Court. Their ambitious fundraising team is looking to expand and offers numerous opportunities for individual growth and development. Located on a beautiful site featuring a bakery, an orchard, and animals, Prior's Court provides a unique chance to make a transformative impact on the lives of autistic young people with complex needs, helping them build a brighter, more independent future.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 3 July 2024

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

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