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Trust Fundraiser

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic International Development charity that help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster. They are searching for a Trust Fundraiser to join their ambitious Major Giving Team.

As Trust Fundraiser, you will proactively and independently manage relationships, reporting and application cycles for Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory Funders, adhering to all deadlines to maximise income generation. You will work closely with colleagues in the programme management team to identify projects suitable for prospective funders. Using the information provided, build compelling and persuasive applications and cases for support. You will monitor the ongoing progress of programme activities, outcomes, and finances and report back to funders, highlighting any changes as soon as possible. You will also be using the database of potential donors, write quality and compelling proposals to attract new and significant sources of funding.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • Previous experience of fundraising within a trusts, statutory or grants role, or other relationship management/business development positions.
  • Personally building relationships to secure four and five figure plus grants or other key, long-term, income generating accounts.
  • Experience of researching and developing proposals for funders, clients, or other stakeholders.
  • Highly developed writing skills - the ability to write compelling and accessible proposals, reports and appeals.

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please contact Dominic at Harris Hill at dominic.gilchrist@harrishill.co.uk

Salary: £31,000 - £33,000
Permanent, Full-time
Location: London with hybrid working

Deadline - Friday 13th September
Application process - CV and Cover Letter

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.