Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser
Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses…
At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community.We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 26 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.
About the role:
We are looking for a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to join our expanding Fundraising team.
As a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser, a typical day might include:
- Researching, preparing and submitting tailored funding proposals
- Keeping on track of funding application deadlines and results
- Providing excellent donor/supporter care to existing and prospective funders
- Working with other stakeholders on projects or cases for funding
- Keeping funders updated on our work and the difference their support makes
- Working towards financial targets and goals
This role will support our work by bringing in essential funding now and in the future through building relationships with existing and potential funders.
We can offer either home working or office working at one of our sites in Coventry, Warwick or Rugby depending on your preferences. If home working, there will be some on-site meetings and appointments required, so you must be able to occasionally travel to these sites.
We have between 15 and 19 hours available and will work with you to agree on a suitable working pattern.
About you:
We’re seeking a Trusts & Grants Fundraiser with:
- Knowledge of the funding landscape and needs of grant making organisations
- Experience of donor care or customer care, achieving targets and managing a varied workload
- Skills in communication, research, time management, numeracy, presentations and IT
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach
- Professionalism and the ability to build working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Grants Fundraiser; Trusts and Grants Fundraiser; Trust Fundraising Officer.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Benefits of working at Myton:
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Increased employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- Winter savings club
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Death in service benefit
- Dedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
- Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP access
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
- Menopause support
How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply’ below to answer a few short questions and attach your CV.
If you would prefer a paper application form, or if you have any questions including about support or adjustments, please contact Myton Recruitment on 01926 838 849, recruitment@mytonhospice.org or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Caroline Green, Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Lead, on 01926 358 373, or email Caroline.Green@mytonhospice.org
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