Are you looking for flexible hours with remote working options? Do you have strong organisational and administration skills and enjoy building relationships? We’re excited to welcome a Fundraising & Grants Officer to our team! You’ll support the Head of Business Development & Partnerships in securing essential funding for Action for Family Carers, keeping our fundraising efforts running smoothly.
While previous fundraising experience is a plus, it’s not essential—if you bring transferable skills from business development, marketing, or similar fields, we’d love to hear from you. With strong communication skills and a knack for using data to build compelling cases, you’ll manage smaller bids independently and assist with larger applications and proposals. Your main role will be coordinating funding applications and reports and researching new funding opportunities like corporate partnerships. You will also support our community fundraisers.
Bring your ideas and creativity as we work together to innovate and develop new income streams!
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.
What We Offer:
Salary: £26,300 per annum FTE (£15,780 actual)
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 is 5pm, Wednesday 11th December 2024
We will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application window if we appoint a suitable candidate.
Job Description
ROLE PURPOSE:
As the Fundraising & Grants Officer, you will provide essential support to the Head of Business Development & Partnerships to help secure funding that supports the growth and sustainability of Action for Family Carers. Your strong organisational skills will help us manage funding opportunities and ensure the smooth operation of our fundraising and other income generating activities. You will take charge of writing smaller bids yourself, whilst supporting the Head of Business Development & Partnerships with larger applications and proposals. You’ll be key in maintaining donor relationships to maximise income. Your main role will be coordinating funding applications and reports and researching new funding opportunities like corporate partnerships. You will also support our community fundraisers.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Funding Support:
1. Assist the Head of Business Development & Partnerships in identifying new funding opportunities by researching potential donors and funders.
2. Maintain a calendar of upcoming application and reporting deadlines, coordinating submissions and ensuring deadlines are met and records are accurately maintained.
3. Write smaller grant applications and proposals and support the writing of larger bids.
4. Assist with donor relationship management, sending donation acknowledgments, helping prepare grant reports and providing updates on ongoing projects.
5. Lead on community fundraising initiatives, supporting volunteers, local businesses, and other stakeholders to organise and run fundraising events.
6. Assist in researching and developing other income streams, such as legacies, events fundraising, and corporate partnerships.
Administrative support
7. Manage and respond to individual donor, supporter and fundraiser enquiries, providing excellent service to maximise fundraising opportunities. and ensuring all donor-related data is recorded accurately.
8. Keep detailed and organised records of fundraising activities, donor communications, and funding applications.
Data & Impact
9. Support data extraction and analysis from the Case Management database to assist in grant applications and reporting.
10. Develop and maintain a library of reference documentation for use in funding proposals.
Other:
11. Provide general support to the Head of Business Development & Partnerships, including scheduling meetings and preparing materials.
12. 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.
13. Maintain knowledge of fundraising policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance.
14. Take responsibility for personal development by attending relevant training and identifying learning opportunities.
15. Assist with other tasks as required, in line with the organisation’s goals and policies.
Person Specification
The post holder should be able to demonstrate that they have skills and experience in the following areas:
Knowledge & Experience:
1. Previous experience in a fundraising or non-profit environment, or in a field with transferable skills like business development or marketing.
Experience of writing grant applications is desirable but not essential.
2. Excellent IT skills and experience using a range of applications, including MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint with demonstrable, advanced level Microsoft Excel skills.
3. Proficiency in using databases or Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
Skills & Abilities:
4. Strong organisational skills and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail.
6. Ability to analyse data and present findings in reports and presentations.
7. Research skills to assist with identifying new funding opportunities.
Personal Qualities:
8. Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with guidance.
9. A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.
10. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
11. Commitment to the mission and values of Action for Family Carers.
12. Ability to work flexibly in response to opportunities and deadlines.
13. Own vehicle available for use at work, with appropriate insurance cover.
