Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Grant and Trust Fundraiser to join our charity. The successful candidate will play a vital role in securing funding through grants and trust donations, supporting our mission to make a positive impact within the community and ensuring financial sustainability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise your fundraising expertise, relationship management skills, and to develop and maintain strong partnerships with funding bodies. The position is paid and ideal for individuals passionate about advancing charitable causes through strategic fundraising initiatives.
This is a fixed term role, but we are looking to secure funding to make it a permanent role.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies targeting grants and trust funds.
- Identify potential funding opportunities aligned with organisational goals.
- Prepare compelling grant proposals and applications, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Manage relationships with existing donors, trusts, and grant-making organisations to foster ongoing support.
- Organise events, campaigns, and outreach activities to promote the organisation’s mission and attract new supporters.
- Collaborate with programme teams to gather necessary information for funding applications.
- Monitor grant progress and ensure timely reporting to funders in accordance with their guidelines.
- Stay informed about trends in fundraising, public relations, and community engagement to maximise outreach effectiveness.
Experience
- Proven experience in fundraising, particularly within grant writing and trust management.
- Strong background in relationship management with donors, trusts, and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of marketing principles as they relate to fundraising campaigns.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
- Experience in public relations or community engagement is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to develop persuasive proposals and reports that align organisational goals with funder priorities. This role offers an engaging environment where your skills can directly contribute to meaningful community projects while fostering professional growth within the field of philanthropy and development.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced freelance or part-time fundraiser seeking a flexible role with immediate impact.
Financial & Strategic Support
Support the Chair of Trustees and Charity Manager, in monitoring grants and trusts fundraising income against targets and identifying funding gaps.
Contribute to funding plans that support the charity’s long-term sustainability.
Ensure funding applications accurately reflect project and service costs.
Person Specification
Essential
Proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations and/or statutory funders.
Excellent bid writing and reporting skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage funders professionally and confidently.
Good analytical and financial understanding, including interpreting project budgets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising databases/CRM systems.
Ability to work independently and proactively within a small team environment.
Desirable
Knowledge of Great Yarmouth's local community and funding landscape.
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Pension scheme opportunity
Flexible working arrangements subject to business need
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference
This role may be available on a consultancy basis, and/or as part of a 3 day per week Development Manager role. Please contact for more information and an initial conversation
To apply
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Jennifer King, [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 12th June, and in-person/online interviews will be during w/c 22nd June.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our organisation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: £8,000.00 per year
Pay: £8,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Great Yarmouth NR30 3DG
