Our client, a leading, international educational charity working with teenagers through to young adults is seeking a Senior Trusts and Major Donor Fundraiser to join their team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in securing funding through well-researched and compelling applications to Trusts and Foundations, while maintaining excellent relationships with existing major donors.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this is a newly created role, and an exciting time to join the organisation as they look to grow their non-statutory income.
Headquartered in Central London, this is a hybrid position - 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office.
Furthermore, they are happy to consider to consider candidates looking for either full time (5 days) or part time (4 days) work.
Duties will include;
- Ambassador for the charity and show passion for the cause
- Securing donations and managing relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors
- Identifying prospective new Trusts and Foundations, establishing a solid pipeline
- Writing well-researched, detailed, engaging applications
- Conduct and compile accurate reporting to Funders and monitor progress on the organisations database
- Conduct due diligence checks on prospective Major Donors
- Draft compelling marketing material for Major Donors - from canvassing through to acknowledgement of donation and invitations to events
- Assisting the wider team with Fundraising and Awareness events throughout the year
- Assisting with Fundraising reports
- Assisting with keeping an up to date database
You will have experience with:
- Producing academic, tailored Trust and Foundation applications
- Reporting for donors or other stakeholders
- Researching and identifying new prospects
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft compelling material
- Donor relationship management
- Use of CRM databases
- Not for profit organisations, including understanding of other fundraising areas
- Highly numerical with excellent attention to detail
- Highly personable
This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Trusts, Grants & Major Donor Fundraiser with previous experience to work within a nationwide not for profit organisation. Contact Fame Recruitment today to make an application.
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