We’re looking for a dynamic individual to identify, secure, and manage funding opportunities. You will work closely with our Head of Business Development & Partnerships to implement our income generation strategy and grow new income streams including individual giving, legacies, corporates. This includes researching potential funders, preparing compelling grant proposals, managing funding applications, and maintaining relationships with donors and partners. Additionally, you will leverage data to demonstrate our impact and secure funding.
About Us
Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We’ve been making a positive impact for over 30 years.
About You
You like to get results! You have experience in securing funding through grants, donations, partnerships and sponsorships. You have strong writing and communication skills for crafting compelling proposals. You also understand the value of accurate data when demonstrating impact of our services and have good data analysis and CRM skills. Most importantly, you will share our vision, our values and our ambition to do more for local families.
What We Offer
- Salary: Band 7, £29361 per annum FTE
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 21 hours per week – Flexible days/hours, hybrid office/home working
- Location: Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG
Benefits
- Full induction and relevant training
- Contributory work-based pension scheme
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working arrangements
Closing date for applications 5pm, Friday 30th August.
If you are interested in this role please apply ASAP. We reserve the right to bring forward the deadline.
Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. If you have difficulty reading this please call us or come into one of our offices.
Job Description
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing funding opportunities to support the growth and sustainability of Action for Family Carers. You will work closely with our Head of Business Development & Partnerships to implement our income generation strategy and grow new income streams including individual giving, legacies, corporates. This includes researching potential funders, preparing compelling grant proposals, managing funding applications, and maintaining relationships with donors and partners.
Additionally, you will leverage data to demonstrate our impact, secure funding, and support strategic decision-making.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Income generation
1. Work with the Head of Business Development & Partnerships to implement the Income Generation Strategy to diversify our funding.
2. Manage the pipeline of Trusts & Foundations, submitting applications and writing grant reports, ensuring all deadlines are met.
3. Write compelling grant applications including strong narrative and detailed financial budgets.
4. Actively seek out and pursue new forms of income generation including corporate funding, individual giving, legacies, partnerships, trading activities, sponsorship, contracts and community fundraising.
5. Implement a corporate fundraising strategy, building relationships with local businesses.
6. Provide ongoing donor relationship management, acknowledging contributions, providing updates on projects, and fostering long-term relationships to encourage repeat giving.
7. Manage and respond to supporter enquiries promptly, providing them with the best experience possible to maximise fundraising opportunities.
8. Maintain excellent records of all fundraising activities.
9. Maintain knowledge of fundraising policies, regulations, and procedures.
Data & Impact
10. Extract and interpret data from our CRM system and other sources to support funding applications and reports.
11. Analyse and present data findings to stakeholders through clear and compelling reports and presentations.
12. Ensure our CRM system and other data collection systems and processes collect the data required to meet funder requirements.
Other
13. Provide assistance and support to the Head of Business Development & Partnerships.
14. Ensure full compliance with organisational Policies and Procedures including but not limited to, Financial Procedures, Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, Equal opportunities, Health & Safety and Data Protection.
15. Take responsibility for self-development, identifying learning opportunities, and attending relevant training.
16. Carry out the above and any other duties commensurate with the post, agreed with the CEO and Board of Trustees, in a manner which actively supports and promotes organisational aims.
Person Specification
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The post holder should be able to demonstrate that they have skills and experience in the following areas:
Knowledge & Experience
– Proven experience in securing funding through grants, donations, and/or sponsorships.
– Strong understanding of the funding landscape and trends in the charity sector.
Experience in writing successful grant applications and funding proposals.
– Familiarity with data collection and analysis to support funding applications and reports.
– Good IT skills and experience using a range of applications, including MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint with demonstrable, advanced level Microsoft Excel skills.
Proficiency in using databases and CRM systems.
Skills & Abilities
– Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
– Ability to transform complex information and data into clear and impactful summaries, reports and presentations.
– Strong research skills to identify funding opportunities.
– Strong numeracy and data manipulation alongside analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple funding applications simultaneously.
– Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders.
Personal Qualities
– Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
– Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
– Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative funding solutions.
– A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.
– Commitment to the mission and values of Action for Family Carers.
– Ability to work flexibly in response to opportunities and deadlines.
– Own vehicle available for use at work, with appropriate insurance cover.
