(Senior) Officer - Trust and Foundation Fundraising

Closed: 05 January 2018
Fundraising Business Development Trusts

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  • Salary £22,619 to £26,221.67 - £27,193.46 to £31,523.92 (Band 2 or 3 dependent on experience)
  • Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Sectors International Development
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We are recruiting for an exciting (Senior) Officer role in Trust & Fundraising. This is a key post, maximising CBM UK’s income from charitable trusts, foundations and companies. You will research, compile and submit compelling funding proposals and reports, attend pitches and presentations, manage fundraising initiatives and develop strong and effective relationships. You will be part of a highly-skilled, motivated and fun Major Relationships team.

Key responsibilities

a. Research the charitable interests and other relevant information of appropriate organisations and key decision makers to help identify, solicit and cultivate supporters.

b. Implement systems for mapping contacts, including connections with CBM UK existing networks, and ensure appropriate follow-up is carried out.

c. Write and develop compelling, tailored applications/proposals inspire major financial support. Where appropriate source images and obtain case studies and content from others. Contribute to the development of a strong overarching case for support.

d. Prepare and deliver appropriate communications, including updates about project progress and timely high quality narrative and financial reports.

e. Organise trust/corporate/foundation events, visits and meetings, including those attended by CBM representatives. Represent CBM at face-to-face engagements.

f. Support Head of Major Relationships in presentations and fundraising pitches.

g. Prepare briefs on organisations and associated individuals for colleagues.

h. Raise funds from companies with the potential to raise at least £2k per year, including via staff fundraising, payroll giving, sponsorship, cause-related marketing, Charity of the Year schemes and Gifts in Kind. Generate active ideas that add value to partnerships. Work closely with the Communications team to ensure that media coverage opportunities are maximised and the impact communicated clearly to the company partner. Develop fundraising tools and materials suitable for CBM UK corporate fundraising. Work with external advisors on any necessary legal agreements.

For further information and how to apply: Please download a Recruitment Pack or visit our website.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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