P/T Fundraising Executive

Our client, a national support charity, is seeking an ambitious Fundraising Executive to join their friendly team. Reporting to the Marketing & Fundraising Manager, you will focus on identifying, researching, and applying to grant-making trusts and foundations, as well as developing a pipeline of corporate prospects with shared values and goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify suitable trusts and foundations aligned with charity's mission.
• Research and identify corporate partners with shared objectives, such as relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or CSR programmes.
• Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with current and prospective high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to secure major gifts.
• Work collaboratively on key cross-cutting organisational activities such as, projects, services, and events.

About you:

• Proven experience in trust fundraising and/or corporate partnerships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially persuasive writing
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail

As a skilled fundraiser with a proven track record in building and maintaining relationships, you will also bring a solid understanding of trusts and foundations. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to craft compelling, persuasive proposals and reports, and produce high-quality written materials tailored to a range of audiences.

This position can be either remote based or hybrid working.

Our client is committed to equality of opportunity, supports and encourages underrepresented groups, and values diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective to the organisation. We are keen that we reflect the diversity of the community that we work with, and we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.