We’re hiring a Fundraising Coordinator (Trusts & Foundations)
At the Andrew Simpson Foundation, our mission is to transform lives through sailing and watersports. Through our programmes, we help young people and their communities build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing, and connect with others.
We’re looking for an organised, motivated, and skilled Fundraising Coordinator to help secure the grant funding that enables us to deliver life-changing programmes across the UK.
About the Role
The primary focus of this role will be trusts and foundations fundraising, from researching suitable funding opportunities and preparing compelling applications to coordinating reporting requirements and building strong relationships with funders.
Working closely with our Head of Philanthropy, centres, and programme teams, you’ll gather the information, data, and stories that demonstrate the impact of our work and help secure the funding needed to support young people and communities through sailing, watersports, and maritime education.
This is a varied and collaborative role, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and sustainability of our programmes.
What You’ll Do
- Research and identify suitable trusts, foundations, and grant-funding opportunities.
- Develop high-quality funding applications, expressions of interest, and grant proposals.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities, application deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with existing and prospective funders.
- Work with centres and programme teams to gather data, case studies, and evidence of impact.
- Prepare monitoring reports, impact reports, and funder updates.
- Maintain accurate fundraising and donor records using our CRM and fundraising systems.
- Support wider fundraising campaigns, appeals, events, and partnership opportunities where required.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience in fundraising, grant applications, bid writing, business development, or a related role.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive applications and reports.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Desirable
- Experience securing grants from trusts and foundations.
- Experience within the charity, education, youth development, or sport-for-development sectors.
- Experience using a CRM or donor management system, such as Salesforce, Donorfy, Beacon, or Raiser’s Edge.
- An understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice.
Key Details
Contract: Full-time, permanent – 37.5 hours per week
Location: Andrew Simpson Foundation Head Office, Poole, Dorset
Salary: £30,000–£36,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy
Occasional travel to ASF centres, meetings, and events will be required, with some evening or weekend work where necessary. A full UK driving licence is desirable.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or apply via Indeed. We strongly encourage all applicants to include a covering letter overviewing your experience and why you'd like to work for the Andrew Simpson Foundation as part of your application.
Applications close: Monday 17th August
We encourage early applications, as interviews may be conducted before the closing date and we reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.
The Andrew Simpson Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our team.
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
