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***Filled***Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, Scotland
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Client:
Defour Partnership Ltd
Location:
Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
d57355f72b86
Job Views:
9
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
Defour Partnership is working with a fantastic Scottish charity recruiting for a Trusts & Grants Fundraiser.
Working alongside the Community Fundraiser and the Corporate & Events Fundraiser, the Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will play a crucial role in realizing the charity's vision and mission for people in Scotland.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Grants Fundraiser seeking flexibility, with strong research, analytical, and creative writing skills. Join a well-regarded, passionate charity making a significant difference in people's lives.
Main Purpose of the Post: The Grants and Trusts Fundraiser will secure transformational income from charitable grants, trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies through compelling applications, supporting the charity's service provision across Scotland.
What's on offer:
* Salary – £32,000 plus up to 5% pension contribution
* 35 hours per week (flexible working supported)
* Home-based with occasional meetings across Scotland
Key responsibilities:
* Secure income from medium to large grants, trusts, and foundations against targets
* Research, prepare, and submit funding bids, including budgeting
* Complete applications within deadlines to high standards
* Engage with staff, volunteers, families, and board members to develop case studies and narratives for funding and social media
* Support service delivery to meet funder criteria
* Analyze data for reporting purposes
* Produce timely reports for funders
* Communicate with funders as needed
* Provide outcomes and statistics to funders
* Maintain and develop a pipeline of prospects
* Contribute to long-term fundraising strategy
* Represent the charity confidently at external meetings
* Assist with fundraising campaigns and other duties as required
* Adapt workload flexibly to organizational needs
Skills and experience required:
* Relevant education to fulfill role requirements
* Knowledge of the Scottish trust and foundation funding landscape
* Minimum two years' experience in trust and grants fundraising
* Proven success in writing funding bids and proposals
* Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office suite
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