Volunteer Trust Fundraiser

Purpose of the role

To support the Business Development Manager in raising much-needed funds from trusts and foundations.

Duties include:

• Identifying funders we could approach, e.g. by searching funder databases.
• Researching funders to clarify whether or not we are eligible to apply, how much funding we could apply for and which project they’d be most likely to fund.
• Recording the above information in a spreadsheet and keeping this record up-to-date.
• Updating a master document which collates key information for applications.
• Writing applications for small grants with support from the Business Development Manager.

About You

No previous experience or knowledge of trust fundraising is required; this role would suit you if you're interested in trust fundraising and have the following skills and attributes:

• Strong research skills
• High attention to detail
• IT skills, especially MS Word and Excel at a basic level (sort, filter, basic formulas) or willingness and ability to learn
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and easily navigable format
• Clear and persuasive writing skills