Senior Fundraising Officer

Benefits

• Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
• Annual performance and pay progression reviews
• Up to 5% pension contribution
• 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
• Work phone and laptop
• A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events

Responsibilities

Trust and Foundations Fundraising

• Work with the Head of Fundraising, Finance Lead and wider team to curate specifically tailored funding proposals based on the interests, history and funding capacity of individual Trusts and Foundations, and based on Settle’s ever-changing financial needs and funding priorities
• Write and submit high quality funding applications and reports for trusts and foundations (expected to be in the region of £10,000 - £500,000 but opportunities may vary)
• Collaborate with our Head of Business Development, Programme Managers and Settle Coaches to gather accurate data and compelling case studies to support applications and reports
• Work with the Finance Lead to produce individually tailored budgets, forecasts and other financial documents in line with the requirements of individual funders
• Work with colleagues to monitor the progress of grant-funded projects, ensuring that obligations are fulfilled within the terms of the grant wherever possible and informing funders in a timely fashion of any significant deviations from projections   Thoughtfully steward funders, ensuring that they are thanked, and that they are kept informed of progress, key milestones and future opportunities to support the charity, in order to maximise retention, and increase levels of support over time
• Proactively seek out feedback from funders where appropriate, share insights with the team and use this to adapt your practice 

Planning and Administration

• Manage our funder pipeline, identifying new funding opportunities through research and networking and working systematically to meet submission deadlines
• Meticulously record and manage all fundraising data, keeping up-to-date records of all applications submitted, approaches in progress, opportunities secured and other funder correspondence
• Develop and maintain administrative systems, including logging key documents, such as agreements and contracts, on Settle’s shared area
• Support the efficiency of our fundraising systems and processes, applying a solutions-focused approach and thinking creatively to continually strive for best practice

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to contribute to the development of our fundraising strategy
• Support the coordination and delivery of fundraising campaigns and events
• Meet with and present to potential and existing funders with passion, enthusiasm and professionalism
• Attend donor, trust and corporate events on behalf of Settle
• Work with the Communications Manager to produce fundraising materials and promotional resources for relevant stakeholders, maintaining Settle’s strong reputation of high-quality work, ethos and friendly tone
• Research and apply for awards that build Settle’s reputation and highlight our impact
• Ensure you are always fully appraised as to Settle’s delivery, impact and financial need and representing Settle accurately and positively
• Ensure adherence to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Fundraising Practice