Job Title: Trusts Fundraising & Corporates Officer (Part Time)

Reporting to:Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Projects

Primary Role: To support the Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Projects (FMT&P) in developing and implementing the organisation’s strategic plans for gaining increased funding from Trusts & Foundations in support of Seafarers UK’s work, and where appropriate in researching potential gift opportunities from Corporates.

Supporting Roles: To work closely with the FMT&P in developing and implementing a strategy to maximise income from an agreed list of Trusts and Foundations.

To manage and maintain key Trust & Foundation relationships on an on-going basis, with a particular focus on smaller Trusts through general, unrestricted ‘asks’ in supporting the charity.

To research potential corporate partners, and support FMT&P in maintaining and updating corporate database

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Secure funds from using and tailoring existing Trust application templates (to match to potential donor’s needs), in order to achieve annual target.
  1. Take on responsibility for organising up to two small Trust mailings each year, fundraising for the charity’s work in general and/or our Centenary projects.
  1. Support FMT&P on bulk Corporate communications, and on small Corporate relationship management where required.
  1. Where relevant, work with the FMT&P to create tailored applications that have relevance for each Trust or Foundation approached for funding.
  1. Ensure that application criteria and requirements (including reporting) are met for those Trusts that applications are made to (as well as for Corporates, if relevant).
  1. Carry out on-going desk-top research into Trusts, Foundations and any other grant-giving organisations, taking note of any potential connections that the charity may have with their senior management team and Trustees, and assessing and recording their grant-giving criteria to establish any potential routes in for making on-going or new applications.
  1. Carry out on-going desk-top research into Corporate prospects in close liaison with the FMT&P.
  1. Ensure records of grants, and key relationships, from Trusts and Foundations are accurately recorded on Raisers Edge, and that letters of thanks and acknowledgement are sent in a timely manner.
  1. Support the FMT&P in continuing to develop Law and Insurance contacts in the City, as required (managing them via, and within, Raiser’s Edge).
  1. Represent Seafarers UK and act as an ambassador at events and meetings as required.
  1. Be responsible for own on-going professional education and development.
  1. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the post.

Skills & Experience

E = Essential

D = Desirable

  • Experience of making a variety of applications to Trusts and Foundations, or Statutory Bodies (E)
  • Proven track record of raising income from Trusts & Foundations, and/or other grant making bodies (E)
  • Experience of delivering to targets (E)
  • Proven experience of developing and maintaining good relationships with funders (D)
  • Experience of quality bid writing and report writing in line with donor preferences and requirements (D)
  • Experience of using Raisers Edge or another fundraising/CRM database (E)
  • Experience of a Capital Appeal (D)
  • An ability to get on with people and work as part of a team, as well as being able to work under own steam and autonomously as appropriate (E)
  • An attention to detail (in reading and writing) (E)
  • Good communication skills, but in particular a strong writing capability (E)
  • Ability to carry out desk research with limited direction (E)
  • Interest in and Knowledge of the maritime/maritime welfare sector (D)

Terms:

  • Remuneration:£25,000.00 (pro-rata)
  • Hours/days:3 days per week
  • Holidays: 30 days (pro-rata) per year, plus recognised Public Holidays (within the period of the contract)
  • Terms : 2 year contract (with 6 month probationary period)