Do you have successful experience in trusts or major gift fundraising? Are you skilled in building professional relationships with organisations and individuals? Do you possess excellent writing skills? Then this could be the perfect role for you Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are. We are seeking a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join our passionate and dedicated fundraising team. Your role will be pivotal in securing vital funds for the hospice by developing and maintaining meaningful, positive relationships with grant-making organisations and individual supporters. You will research and apply to appropriate trusts and foundations while leading the identification of new grant opportunities. Hours of work: This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with the very occasional evening or weekend for Events. Location of work: Hybrid, home-based or hospice-based (an initial hospice-based period is required for onboarding and familiarisation with the team and our mission). About the role Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): Clearly communicating the charity’s funding needs to potential funders through high-quality funding applications, face-to-face meetings, and other communications. Building strong, long-term relationships with funders through regular updates, written feedback, and networking opportunities. Conducting in-depth research to identify funding needs, particularly for core income, and collaborating with Rainbows care team leaders on funding requirements. Producing high-quality reports for funders to demonstrate the impact of their contributions and nurture ongoing support. Further responsibilities in the role of a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser at Rainbows Hospice, can be found by downloading the Job Description. Requirements Experience: Proven success in trusts or major gift fundraising. Relationship Building: Skilled in developing relationships and securing funds from trusts, foundations, or individual donors. Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences. Attention to Detail: High levels of accuracy, consistency, and meticulous attention to detail. Motivation: Self-starter with initiative and the ability to work independently. Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification. Our Benefits include: Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Hybrid, Home or Hospice working location (Need to be in the Hospice to start with). Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme. Bupa Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. Access to occupational health. Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Hannah Tee, Trust & Philanthropy Manager, on Hannah.teerainbows.co.uk To apply for the role please click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitmentrainbows.co.uk This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks. Equality, diversity & inclusion Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is committed to improving the quality of its services to all people, irrespective of race/ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, or sexual orientation. Our objective is to deliver high quality services that are accessible, responsive, and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of different groups and individuals. As such, we will continue to take action to ensure that staff and volunteers employed by Rainbows Hospice are culturally aware and treat every person with dignity, respect, and fairness, in a way that is sensitively responsive to differences and similarities. Unlawful discrimination and other forms of exclusion have no place within Rainbows Hospice. About us Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year who have a baby, child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most. We’ve been providing the highest level of professional holistic care and emotional support to babies, children, young people and their families since 1994. Our incredible team help to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and support their families to make the most of every precious moment, during life, through bereavement and beyond. Our aim is to support every one of the thousands of babies, children and young people in the East Midlands, with a terminal or serious illness. To do this we’ve made it easier to access our services – wherever families are in our region. So, as well as providing end-of-life, short break care and bereavement support at our hospice, we also offer care and support at the point of need. Whether at our Lark Rise hospice, in the community, in hospital, or at home. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are. When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times. Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work. Whether you’re based at the Hospice, home or out in the community, you’ll join a team with a can-do attitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world of hospice care. Our Vision To become a household name across the East Midlands for the outstanding care we provide, wherever it’s needed. Our Mission Whether in our hospice, in hospital, or at home, we deliver unrivalled care to seriously and terminally ill babies, children, young people and their families. Our purpose is to make every moment of their short lives the best it can be. Our vision is to create the “Rainbows Experience” wherever you are. Our mission is that across the East Midlands we will: Transform care for those babies, children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition Relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions Support every baby, child and young person to achieve their full potential Create memories for families to treasure Provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a baby, child or young person Across the East Midlands we will: transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions support every child and young person to achieve their full potential create memories for families to treasure provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person Our values Because WE CARE, we are: Aim High Adapting, learning, and sharing our expertise. Own It Focused, committed, and accountable. Benefits Health cash plan/EAP Free on-site parking Life assurance Subsidised meals Gallery Previous Next Documents