APPLICATION FORMS ONLY - NO CV'S - see our website for details. Job Purpose To play a vital role in helping raise vital funds to support our work, with a particular focus on trusts and foundations – researching opportunities, writing and submitting funding applications, and keep funders engaged and informed. The role also includes other key areas of fundraising, including corporate partnerships, events, and community fundraising, giving you the chance to demonstrate success across multiple income streams. Duties & Responsibilities Trusts & Foundations: • Research potential trusts and foundations that could fund our work. • Develop and maintain a database of opportunities including funders criteria, opening/ closing dates and accurate records of applications and funder communications. • Prepare and submit funding applications and reports. • Sustain and increase income from trusts and foundation, meeting funding targets as set out in the annual budget. • Compile and submit funder updates, thank-you letters, and impact reports, maintaining and developing relationships with funders. Corporate Fundraising: • Research potential corporate supporters and sponsorship opportunities. • Write proposals and updates. • Work with the Communications & Marketing Co-ordinator to deliver high-quality stewardship communications. Fundraising Events: • Help organise and support YMCA Cornwall fundraising events and third-party fundraising. • Liaise with supporters to help them meet their fundraising goals. • Support the delivery of fundraising materials and event logistics. Community Fundraising: • Help promote and support local and community fundraising initiatives. • Maintain accurate records of donations and supporter records. • Maximise Gift Aid claims, ensuring they are submitted on time each year. Other • Represent YMCA Cornwall at meetings with Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partners, Sponsors as well as attending networking events. • To promote a positive fundraising culture within YMCA Cornwall. • Develop and maintain a supporter database to ensure accurate record keeping and maximise supporter contact. • Work closely with the Senior Management Team and other staff to identify projects, funding opportunities and information that can help inform funding proposals and reports. • To produce fundraising reports as required for Finance and Board meetings. General • In conjunction with your line manager, to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and efficient manner to meet the strategic aims and objectives of YMCA Cornwall. • To contribute to, and be supportive of, young people’s involvement in our services and decision making. • To be aware of legal responsibilities particularly with regard to Data Protection. • Participate in monthly supervision meetings, the appraisal scheme and actively help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. • Ensure compliance with YMCA policies and procedures. • To undertake any other duties that may be required and which are appropriate to the role. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .