Posted on: 11th September, 2025. Closing date: 29th September, 2025
Apply by Monday 29 September for this permanent, full-time role based in Edinburgh.
Key responsibilities
* Research trusts and foundations and write targeted applications to support Scottish Book Trust’s programmes and achieve fundraising income targets
* Research corporates and develop sponsorship proposals
* Produce compelling performance and evaluation reports for funders and other donors
* Fundraising administration including gift processing, CRM administration, donor thanking and stewardship
* Support on individual giving and fundraising communications as required
* Support at events as required
* Advise teams on fundraising sustainability, building in fundraising at the project development stage
* Support on the development of other fundraising streams, such as community fundraising
* As part of the wider Marketing team, feed into evaluation/review of Christmas appeal, e.g. analysing donor comments to understand donor motivation and inform future appeal tactics
Knowledge, skills and experience
You will have:
* A minimum of two years’ experience or equivalent in a fundraising role
* Knowledge of UK trust and foundation market and demonstrable experience of writing successful applications to trusts & foundations
* Experience of using a fundraising CRM
* Experience of corporate fundraising, sponsorships, or partnerships is desirable
* A proven track record in meeting fundraising targets is desirable
* Experienced in creating persuasive and compelling proposals and reports
* The ability to build strong and lasting relationships and work collaboratively across teams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High degree of competence in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
* Enthusiasm for and understanding of the aims and work of Scottish Book Trust and the wider arts/educational charity sector
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Blended between Scottish Book Trust’s Edinburgh Office and home
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