Senior Fundraising Officer

Senior Fundraising Officer

They are seeking an experienced bid writer to work across their Philanthropy and Partnerships team. You will be responsible for developing high quality funding proposals for a range of donors including trusts and foundations, corporates and major donors.

Senior Fundraising Officer Responsibilities:

To support our client’s income from high value supporters, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with a range of donors capable of giving grants upwards of £25,000. You will work collaboratively to develop and write compelling funding proposals as well as impact reports for donors. Working as part of a supportive team, this role is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to further their fundraising career whilst working for a fantastic cause.

Senior Fundraising Officer Requirements:

The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraiser who can demonstrate success of winning five and six figure grants as well as having a strong track record of achieving income targets. With a flair for proposal and report writing, you will be able to communicate concepts and impact creatively in an accessible and engaging manner.

With a good understanding of relationship fundraising, you will have the ability to develop personable relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You will be self-motivated, highly organised and a strong team player. You will have proficient IT skills including experience of using a fundraising database to manage donor relations.

They are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join them and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. They particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with our client.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About our client:

They’ve got a fight on their hands and they’re looking for a truly exceptional candidate to join the team. The bottom line is that today, 12 children and young people will be told the devastating news ‘you have cancer’. This is not right. our client can only reach two out of three children and young people with cancer, and they need you to help them change that.

Our client is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping children and young people cope with cancer and get the most out of life.

Location: London, W6 8JA (Walking distance of Hammersmith tube station)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: £32,785 to £35,728 per annum

Benefits: They offer great benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, enhanced family leave, professional development opportunities and much more.

Closing Date: 8 January 2020
Interview Date: 16 January 2020

You may have experience of the following: Philanthropy Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Philanthropy, Head of Fundraising, Not For Profit, Voluntary Sector, High Net Worth, Donor Management, Charitable Trusts, Business Development, Major Donors, Partnerships, etc.

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