Grants Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity to support our Grant Fundraising programme. We are in a key point of our strategy, expanding our programmes to support more young people than ever before. To do this, we need to focus on building on the success of our grants programme to expand our income. The role will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to build on our existing grant programme. They will focus on researching new opportunities, liaising with the delivery team for project ideas and working with them to create impact reports, and taking the lead on lower level grant applications. This role is part funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. Responsibilities Grant Applications Write fundraising applications for grants under £10,000. Support the development of our unrestricted and core application to send to family foundations. Support the Head of Fundraising and Communications with larger grant applications. Research and Prospecting Create pipeline of potential funders Work with the delivery teams to create a list of potential projects to fund. Stewardship Create and send detailed impact reports to funders on time and in line with their requirements Build and maintain meaningful relationships with our supporters CRM Management Person Specification Experience Working in a similar events or fundraising role Working with people and building up relationships across different audiences Knowledge Funding and charitable sectors Proven track record ..... full job details .....