Charity Fundraising Officer

Job description

To identify and secure funding from a wide range of potential avenues including Foundations, Corporations, Trusts, Funding bodies and individuals to ensure the continuation and development of the work of Foyle Down Syndrome Trust.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and plans to secure financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other funding sources.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners, nurturing long-term partnerships to support organisational objectives.
• Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals, applications and reports to secure funding from grant-making trusts and public bodies.
• Work as a team to plan and coordinate fundraising events and campaigns, including donor cultivation, events, online fundraising initiatives and other fundraising activities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Educated to Degree Level.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience identifying, submitting applications, securing and monitoring funding grants from a range of funding streams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with a wide range of audiences confidently.
• Competent using a range of IT systems.
• Ability to work under pressure, to deadlines, and to work independently, using initiative when required.

Desirable Skills

• A minimum of 5 years' experience identifying, submitting applications, securing and monitoring funding grants from a rage of funding streams.
• Experience of securing multi-year funding.

Further Information

Location: 1st Floor Shared Future Centre, 61 Irish Street.

Benefits of Employment at Foyle Down Syndrome Trust

5% pension contribution

Vitality Health Insurance

Staff development and teambuilding

Flexible Hours

Generous annual leave allocation

Free Parking

Please email info@fdst.org.uk to request a Job Application Pack