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We support those affected by cancer in Herts, Beds and Cambs. We facilitate memorable days and respite breaks to improve mental health and well-being. We also provide financial support covering ...
Bid Writer for small Cancer charity
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Summary
Researching and applying for relevant trust and foundation grants for a small cancer charity based in Herts, Beds and Cambs.Detailed description
- You will have the opportunity to join our current fundraising team (5 members)
- Be responsible for identifying appropriate funding opportunities and writing tailored applications to Trusts and Foundations
- Develop relationships with funders and communicate with relevant colleagues to track and monitor fundraising applications, success and opportunities
- Show commitment to advancing the work of and seeking opportunities to diversify funding opportunities and develop the future sustainability of the organisation
- Identify and develop opportunities for additional sponsored fundraising activities
- Identify and develop new Corporate sponsorship Leads to sponsor our program of events
- Use your network of existing contacts to help promote our fundraising events, campaigns and projects
What we are looking for:
- Experience researching and identifying funders and securing income from a variety of charitable trusts and grant giving organisations
- Experience of writing detailed reports and applications to funders
- Confident communicating abilities delivering information in a clear and engaging way to a variety of audiences
- Knowledge and understanding of cancer related health issues
- Experience of working in public or charitable sector organisation
- Commitment to concepts of inclusion and diversity and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
The difference you will make:
This role will help the charity achieve the following outcomes: -
- grow our supporter base
- grow our income/fundraising
- develop brand awareness and raise our profile
- develop our reputation as a reputable local charity
What's in it for you:
By volunteering with us you will be:
- helping a small start-up charity accelerate its growth
- working with a small team of committed trustees
- making an enormous difference to people facing cancer within the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire communities. that could benefit from our help
- using your skills and experience in a rewarding and fulfilling way