Trust and Foundations Fundraising Executive

RAFT is an award-winning medical research charity with an outstanding track record of quickly delivering benefits to patients. Our aim is to ensure that every patient who suffers a wound or major tissue trauma regains their quality of life, independence and dignity. To do this we undertake innovative ground-breaking medical research into tissue and bone reconstruction, using cutting edge techniques to achieve transformative results.

We are made up of a diverse group of people including scientists, laboratory staff, fundraisers and support staff.  We are a small team where individual strengths and efforts can make a big impact.

The role

We are looking for a Fundraising Executive who can help grow and develop income for RAFT from trusts and foundations to support our core work and to fund our projects.  You will work closely with the Trust Fundraising Manager on all aspects of trust fundraising including researching, preparing and submitting compelling proposals to both existing and new funders.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, work in an organised manner and have a keen eye for detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who can demonstrate a track record of achievement, enjoys building relationships and has excellent telephone, written and face-to-face communication skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Prepare bids and submit applications to grant-making trusts and foundations
• Work closely with the Trust Fundraising Manager to deliver on monthly income and ask targets.
• Approach the charity’s existing and lapsed trust contacts by telephone ahead of submitting an application.
• Identify and research potential new sources of trust giving for the charity.
• Monitor responses and report to trusts according to a planned timetable.
• Record and monitor all approaches; keep the fundraising Raisers’ Edge database up to date and accurate; progress applications to successful funding.

Required experience

• Previous experience of working in trust fundraising
• Experience of writing funding bids to solicit donations from trusts and foundations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and on the telephone
• Confident IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel), ideally with previous experience of using a database and appreciation for accurate data
• Research skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet ambitious targets
• Organised and methodical approach with keen attention to detail

This is a new post and will be based in RAFT’s offices in Northwood. If you think this is the ideal job to match your skills and ambitions, please send us a brief cover letter highlighting your achievements in securing donations from trusts and foundations and why you are attracted to the role, accompanied by your CV (no more than 2 pages).

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 24th February 2017 – 5pm now extended to 5pm on Tuesday 28th February 2017

Anticipated first interviews: Week commencing 6th March 2017

For more information about RAFT, please visit our website.

We will not accept applications from agencies.

RAFT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of qualified applicants.