Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Seashell Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team at Seashell Trust. As a Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser, you will play a key role in contributing to our ambitious plans to grow income over the next five years.

Your primary responsibility will be to raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets. This will involve developing and preparing bespoke funding applications for capital, restricted, and unrestricted projects.

You will also be responsible for maintaining and developing existing relationships with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations, as well as prospecting to grow the portfolio.

Additionally, you will record financial and other data relating to trusts, foundations, and major donors on our CRM, in line with GDPR guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets
  • Develop and prepare bespoke funding applications for capital, restricted, and unrestricted projects
  • Maintain and develop existing relationships with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations and support prospecting to grow the portfolio
  • Record financial and other data relating to trusts, foundations, and major donors on our CRM, in line with GDPR guidelines
  • Maintain accurate income records and ensure donations are acknowledged in a timely and appropriate way
  • Share project information, budgets, and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising team
  • Ensure student information in funding appeals is appropriate and consented for use
  • Work with the fundraising team to support tours of the campus and host supporters at Seashell fundraising events on occasional evenings and weekends

What You Will Need for the Role:

  • Previous experience in a fundraising role for a charitable organisation
  • Demonstratable track record of income generation through trust and foundation fundraising
  • Knowledge of technology and IT Systems, including Microsoft Office and CRMs
  • Experience of financial management including developing income spreadsheets and raising invoices
  • Excellent communication and relationship development skills
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to giving the children and young adults at Seashell the best opportunities

What We Can Offer You:

  • Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting
  • With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business
  • Other benefits include:
    • Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state-of-the-art swimming pool
    • Employee discounts
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Free on-site parking
    • Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events
    • Paid Enhanced DBS


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