Trinity Winchester is a Winchester‑based charity addressing homelessness and uncertainty through practical and emotional support, prevention, and empowerment. We seek a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to secure income from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant‑making bodies to advance our mission.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify, research and prioritise prospective trusts, foundations, statutory funders and other grant‑making bodies.
* Prepare and submit high‑quality, persuasive and tailored funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest.
* Develop strong cases for support by collaborating with programme, finance and senior colleagues to gather evidence, budgets, outcomes and impact data.
* Manage a pipeline of prospects and applications, maintaining accurate records of deadlines, submissions, decisions, reporting requirements and income forecasts.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with new and existing funders through timely communication, stewardship and follow‑up activity.
* Monitor and coordinate grant reporting, delivering accurate and compelling progress and impact reports on time.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s trusts and grants fundraising strategy and annual plans.
* Track performance against targets, monitor trends in the funding landscape and identify opportunities to enhance success rates and grow income.
* Maintain accurate records on the organisation’s CRM or fundraising database and ensure compliance with data protection and fundraising regulations.
* Represent the organisation professionally in meetings, presentations and networking opportunities with funders and partners when required.
Why Work With Us
As part of a small, committed team you will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, work across a varied portfolio and see the direct impact of your work on people’s lives.
What We Offer
* A rewarding opportunity to support a respected Winchester charity making a measurable difference in people’s lives.
* A part‑time role of 21 hours a week, office based in Winchester, with the option of hybrid working.
* The opportunity to work closely with senior colleagues and contribute to organisation‑wide priorities.
* A supportive team environment that encourages initiative, creativity and continuous improvement.
* On‑site parking.
Required Experience and Skills
* Proven experience of securing income from trusts, foundations or other grant‑making bodies.
* Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and accurate funding applications and reports.
* Strong research skills and the ability to assess funding opportunities against organisational priorities.
* Experience of managing multiple deadlines and priorities, with strong organisational and project management skills.
* Ability to analyse information, develop budgets with colleagues and present impact effectively.
* Experience of building effective internal and external relationships.
* Competent IT skills, including use of databases or CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and personal accountability.
* A commitment to the values and mission of the organisation.
Desirable
* Experience working in the charity or not‑for‑profit sector.
* Knowledge of trusts and foundations fundraising in the UK.
* Experience of using fundraising databases to manage pipelines and reporting schedules.
* Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
* Experience of preparing statutory or public sector funding applications.
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