Trust Fundraiser

We are looking for a fundraiser with a proven track record of successful income generation from trusts and foundations to join us on a part-time basis as our new Trust Fundraiser.

Location

Home-based with regular visits to the BRF office, Abingdon

Main areas of responsibility

• Make applications in order to attract grants and donations from trusts, and support the production of bids to charitable foundations
• Oversee relationships with grant-making trusts, ensuring these relationships are mutually beneficial and that related administration is well managed
• Research and identify charitable trusts which may provide future financial support to BRF, while also maximising the potential for giving from trusts with which BRF already has a relationship
• Prepare compelling proposals, creative pitches and appropriate applications to a broad range of funders
• Submit and monitor applications to charitable trusts, including the maintenance of records of applications, grant receipts and successful/failed submissions
• Ensure trusts are thanked for donations in timely fashion
• Write reports for funders on how their donation has supported our work
• Working closely with BRF’s head of fundraising to report on and evaluate trust and foundation fundraising income, expenditure and ROIs
• Monitor trust income for finance purposes, ensuring all donations or grants are coded appropriately, including any restrictions upon the use of the income
• Provide back-up support to the fundraising team with the production of personalised thank-you letters for individual and major donors
• Ensure BRF is up to date with best-practice fundraising techniques, particularly with regards to trust and foundation fundraising, and share these developments with the team
• Work collaboratively with other members of the fundraising team (and the wider BRF team) to reach fundraising targets

Skills and experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fundraising team
• A proven track record of successful income generation from trusts and foundations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Methodical with a flair for identifying and conveying information accurately, succinctly and engagingly
• Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach 
• Excellent planning, problem solving and organisational skills
• Excellent team player, willing to ‘chip in’ to get the job done
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Able to adapt to a changing fundraising environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in fundraising
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong commitment to the aims of the organisation

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
• A strong network within the charity and funding sectors 
• Understanding of Data Protection and fundraising compliance

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday per annum, including Bank Holidays (increasing to 33 days after 5 full years’ service)
• Additional 3 days off between Christmas and New Year
• Auto enrolment pension scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
• Private Health Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Flexible working opportunities; TOIL scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

There is an occupational requirement that the role be held by a Christian, as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Interview date Wednesday 10 November 2021