Foundations Officer

**The Fundraising Partnerships and Trusts Officer**

**Part Time Position - **16 hours a week, flexible working hours but also when the business dictates.

**About the role**

We are looking for a Part Time Fundraising Partnerships and Trusts Officer to join Fetcher Dog at an exciting time of growth and development.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team—an individual who possesses a minimum of two years' hands-on experience in the trust and foundation fundraising sector.

The role reports directly to the CEO and will, as such, be a key member of the team sharing the collective responsibility to deliver the organisation’s strategy and vision.

Ideally, you will be located within driving distance of our rescue centre in Ashford, Kent as the role is both remote and centre based as and when the business dictates.

As the the charity’s trust and foundations officer, you will be a self-starter and have the ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider team to provide the necessary fundraising skills which will enable the charity to achieve its fundraising targets and organisational development strategy.

You will have a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory resources, foundations, trusts, major donors, legacy, and many other avenues.

The Fundraising Partnerships and Trusts Officer, is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a rolling programme of prospect identification, research and nurturing of relationships, specifically for: Trusts, Foundations, Corporates.

In addition to developing persuasive cases for support in line with organisational priorities, the post holder will ensure that the activities for which funds are sought are impactful, measurable and can be effectively reported on to funders.

The post holder will also be required to support with and attend fundraising events with the purpose of relationship building, nurture and networking.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist in the development of, and help to implement a strategy for maximising income from Trusts, Foundations, Corporate partnerships.
- To be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of potential funders through regular research, identifying new income streams from Trusts, Foundations and Corporate partnership opportunities and potential Major Donors
- Furnishing prospective funders with supporting documents.
- Collaborating with the CEO and to send funders newsletters, and to promote on-site tours.
- Maintaining records in hard copies and computer databases.
- Coordinating research efforts to identify potential funders whose priorities align with our own, ensuring the perfect match between our needs and their funding requirements.
- Creating engaging content to inspire diverse audiences.
- Raise awareness of the charity and its work at local and national levels.
- Ensure that donations are quickly and correctly processed and acknowledged and that reports are available in the appropriate format.
- Keep abreast of new developments and funding opportunities.
- To attend and contribute to team and departmental meetings.

**Skills**

You will need to show:

- Communication skills
- Knowledge of not-for-profit charities
- An understanding of fundraising
- Confidence in exploring new ways to diversify our income
- The ability to work alone and in a team
- IT and social media skills
- Administrative and project management skills
- Creative thinking
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Good organisation and initiative
- Experience of managing a team would be ideal but not essential

**About the Charity - Our objective**

Thousands of dogs are born on the streets of Bosnia every year, condemned to face cruel acts by locals, starvation, disease, and brutal and inhumane deaths. The dogs are rounded up by dog catchers and often placed into kill shelters that provide no care, food, or comfort, with many starving to death or dying of exposure.

Fetcher Dog aims to rescue as many of these dogs as possible. We have many local rescuers, picking up stray street dogs and removing as many as possible from kill shelters. All dogs are taken to safe and secure facilities where they no longer have to fear cruelty. They are fed and cared for and are taken to local veterinarians who help us nurse them back to health. We give them everything they need for a fresh start and the best possible chance of a happy, healthy life.

Fetcher Dog then finds forever homes for these dogs in the U.K. These dogs have been through so much that they desperately deserve wonderful families, and we aim to pair all of our dogs with the best forever homes that we can find.

**Type**: Part Time / Permanent

**Salary**: £12000-£14000 per year dependent on experience

**Location**: Remote

**Hours**: 16 hours a week, flexible working hours but also when the business dictates.

**Deadline**: ASAP

**Ability to commute**:

- Ashford, TN25 5HE: reliably commute or plan