Grant Development Specialist

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom YMCA DownsLink Group Full time
Job Title: Grant Development Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Grant Development Specialist to join our Fundraising Team at YMCA DownsLink Group. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and submitting grant applications to trusts and foundations, securing funding to support our mission of helping children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

About the Role:

  • You will develop and implement a strategy to secure grants from trusts and foundations, with a focus on restricted and unrestricted income.
  • You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to collate and develop collateral required for applications, including compelling cases for support, case studies, project information, and financial figures.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Grant Writing: Develop and submit high-quality grant applications to trusts and foundations, securing funding to support our mission.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to collate and develop collateral required for applications.
  • Research: Monitor developments in the trusts and foundations sector, identifying new fundraising opportunities and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Experience: You will already have significant experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, with a proven track record of securing grants of five or six figures.
  • Skills: Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and project information. A creative thinker, proactive and able to develop relationships at ease, able to work independently, whilst also sharing learnings and information with the team.
  • Traits: Target driven and enjoy working to financial goals.

Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)



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