NRAS has an exciting opportunity for maternity leave cover for a period of 12 months. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, has evidence of establishing relationships with funders and is proactive and motivated to join our friendly and ambitious fundraising team, part-time 3 days a week.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
Prat time - 3 days per week (21 hours)
£24,000 – £24,800 per annum, depending on experience and skills
Main Purpose of Job
* Develop and implement an action plan for medium to large trust and grant fundraising bids with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Senior Trusts and Company Giving Fundraiser
* Working with the COO to continue to sustain, develop and grow this important income stream in line with the Charity’s strategic objectives
* Build and develop relationships with a portfolio of potential and strategically important grant and trust bodies
* Maintain and deliver a schedule of applications and reporting to grant makers, including prospecting for new funders
* Working across departments, to help develop creative projects for funders that include well balanced and reasoned budgets, which are attractive and align with NRAS objectives
* Understand the funding landscape from grants, trusts and foundations to maximise the charity’s opportunities and to manage expectations internally around projecting income
Position in Organisation
The post holder will report to the COO. This role is part of the wider fundraising team. The post holder will work closely with:
* External fundraising contacts e.g. key contacts within Trusts who support the charity, potential High Net Worth Individuals
* External industry contacts
* Other charities and health professional organisations
Qualifications & Skills
High levels of literacy and numeracy
Degree level or equivalent Fundraising qualification
Experience of writing successful applications to grant and charitable trusts (or equivalent)
Developing income from trusts, foundations and grant-giving bodies
Demonstrable fundraising experience and achievements
Understanding and implementation of fundraising techniques and processes
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Work with volunteers
Understanding of voluntary sector
Understanding of the health sector
Working with High Net Worth individuals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint
Proficient use of databases and data management
Use of Salesforce database (desirable)
Understanding of the health environment (desirable)
Understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment (desirable)
Personal attributes
Willingness to adapt and learn new skills
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Ability to manage competing deadlines
Highly motivated and committed
Expectation of planning to be realistic and achievable
Positive outlook and approach
Duties and Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
* Identify new supporters and potential funders
* Prepare and submit well-written, compelling and complete funding applications
* Develop existing relationships with Trusts and Grant giving bodies as well as with high level supporters
Development
* Identify, develop and support ways for NRAS to increase income through grants fundraising
Marketing
* Work with Marketing and Communications, where appropriate, to develop and create compelling cases for support and reports to existing funders
Management
* Participate in, and contribute to, team meetings
Other Duties
* Possible travel throughout the UK, involving some overnight stays
* Attendance and participation in team meetings
* Any other duties as requested
Representing NRAS
Represent NRAS to external stakeholders, funders and partners promoting it as a respected, trusted and ambitious charity resulting in fruitful and mutually beneficial partnerships, successful funding and effective collaborative working.
NRAS expects all employees to respect the unique contribution of every individual and operates an equal opportunity and diversity policy.
All employees must work responsibly within the health and safety policy of the organisation and ensure they are observing this at all times.
How to Apply
Please send a covering letter with your CV via this application portal.
Hybrid working role in Maidenhead, Berks SL6 3LW
Due to the location of our semi rural offices a car driver is preferable.
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