Fundraiser - Trusts and Foundations

Protect is seeking a Fundraiser - Trusts and Foundations to identify funding opportunities, prepare applications, and maintain relationships with funders. The role requires experience in fundraising and grant writing, strong communication and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The position offers flexible working options, including hybrid work between the office in London and home.
You will be responsible for working across the charity to identify new funding opportunities, preparing high-quality applications, and maintaining relationships with key funders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly-organized individual with experience in fundraising and grant writing.

Key Responsibilities:
• Research and identify potential trusts and foundations to approach for funding.
• Work with the Head of Advice and Director of Policy to identify projects and proposals.
• Write compelling funding applications and reports to secure financial support for the charity’s projects and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key funders, keeping them informed of progress and the impact of their donations.
• Manage a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring timely reporting and stewardship.
• Track and manage fundraising data, ensuring accurate records of all communications and activities.
• Prepare regular fundraising reports.

Required Skills and Experience:
• Proven experience in fundraising, with a strong focus on trusts and foundations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write persuasive proposals and reports.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify new funding opportunities.
• Experience in managing donor relationships.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Knowledge of Salesforce would be desirable
• A commitment to making a positive impact.

Protect is happy to discuss flexible working and we currently offer hybrid working between our office in Bethnal Green, London and home.

Please apply by midday Friday 2 May 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 9 May.