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Accountable to:The Operations Director
Aims:As part of the fundraising team, creatively deliver a strategy to raise TrinityWinchester’s profile and maximise fundraising potentialaccording to the 2013/16 Income Strategy.
Hours:(Full/Part time). There will be times when more than this is required to get the job done.
Pay Scale:Pay scale 29-34 (£25,896-£30,087) pro rata
Responsibilities:
- Take the lead role in Charitable Trust and Grant applications (target £150,000 2016-17) from new sources of income and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential new supporters.
- Be responsible for researching, identifying and maintaining a database of funding opportunities, manage relationships with Charitable Trusts and major donors, investigate and source high net-worth individuals, and possible legacies.
- Manage a portfolio of small, medium and large grant-making Trusts and Foundations to maximise income for the work of Trinity.
- Develop compelling and clear messaging for all applications, tailored to each potential funder, and ensure excellent communications at all times.
- Develop a team of fundraising volunteers who will assist research income potential, including Charitable Trusts.
- Monitor performance against targets, taking curative action if necessary to ensure achievement of target. Provide monthly reports to Operations Director and Treasurer.
- Work with the Operations Director to identify new statutory funding opportunities and associated grants, including Lottery funding. Maintain strong relationships with Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council.
- Enthusiastically and passionately represent Trinity Winchester at meetingswith members of the public, external organisations and businesses, by developing a sound understanding of the charity’s mission statement and core values.
- Other duties as may be reasonably requested.
Experience
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/Direct experience and proven track record in similar role
/Essential
/Application
/Demonstrate success in developing and delivering an innovative and effective fundraising strategy
/Essential
/Application /
Interview
/Knowledge of the Trust Fund marketplace, funding applications and techniques
/Essential
/Application / Interview
/Experience in leading and motivating a team of volunteers/interns
/Desirable
/Interview
/Ability to produce analytical financial reports
/Essential
/Application / Interview
/Attributes/ Skills
/ / /Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of the ethos of Trinity Winchester in order to communicate effectively the work and financial needs of the organisation
/Essential
/Application
/Excellent networking skills and the ability to develop and manage relationships with Charitable Trusts
/Essential
/Application /
Interview
/Demonstrate an ability to be an enthusiastic ambassador of Trinity Winchester
/Essential
/Application
/Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in writing, verbally and on the phone, to a variety of audiences, including service users, members of the public, media and businesses
/Essential
/Application /
Interview
/Ability to manage and monitor own performance, including planning, time management, prioritising, and evaluation, and drive to achieve targets
/Essential
/Application /
Interview
/Strong organisational skills, self motivating, with experience of working to deadlines and under pressure
/Essential
/Application /
Interview
/Ability to work independently and as part of a team
/Essential
/Application /
Interview
/Up to date IT skills, including applications, internet and Office, and awareness of social media
/Essential
/Application /
Interview
/Demonstrate an understanding of need to conduct duties in a professional manner and to act in accordance with Trinity Winchester’s confidentiality policy
/Essential
/Application
/Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of discriminatory behaviour and conduct on others, and a willingness to support Trinity’s standards and practices in employment and delivery
/Essential
/Application
/Personal / / /
Positive ‘can do’ attitude to achieving targets and meeting challenges
/Essential
/Application /
Interview
/Flexibility to work out of normal working hours on occasions
/Essential
/Application
/Car driver with own transport and insurance
/Essential
/Application
/Fundraiser job description & person specification
2016