Fundraising and Grants Officer

Job Description

The Fundraising and Grants Officer will support and coordinate the effective delivery of First Steps ED’s fundraising activities in line with our charity strategy. The Fundraising and Grants Officer will assist the Head of Fundraising and Communications by developing and implementing fundraising campaigns and communication with external stakeholders which includes bid writing, external fundraising and fundraising support. This position requires a charity sector communicator who has a background of bid writing, grants and fundraising support within the charity sector.

Role Overview :

The Fundraising and Grants Officer will play a crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our services. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of fundraising processing and grant / bid writing.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategies :  Implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet financial targets.
• Supporter Care and Data Management :  Manage stewardship data, including maintaining fundraising pages, using Beacon CRM, and other fundraising platforms.
• Bid Writing for Trusts :  Research and write bids for trusts to secure funding.

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