Whichever job you take on at ShelterBox, you will be working towards a world where no family goes without shelter after disaster.
Our team are the foundations of ShelterBox. They create a framework in which we are able to transform lives.
You would be joining ShelterBox at an exciting time of growth, helping us to continue to maximise both our reach and the impact of our work. Our team is full of positive, people focused individuals with a real passion for our cause.
Do you have the skills, personality and ambition to help us write our next chapter?
Grade: 5
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week; flexible working considered
Position type: Permanent
Responsible to: Trust & Foundations Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid) or Remote (UK based) with some travel to Truro
ROLE PURPOSE:
Join ShelterBox’s high-performingPhilanthropy&Partnershipsteamin a role that is all about ambition,collaborationand impact.AsTrusts and FoundationsOfficer, you’ll be at the forefront ofsupporting and growingShelterBox’strusts and foundationpartnerships–helping the team to build and nurture relationships, inspiringlong-term support and sustainable income inlinewith the organisationalstrategy,helping to delivermoreemergency shelterfor families whose lives have been devastated by disaster.
With a loyaland variedportfolio of partners,including family and corporate foundations, this role is your opportunity tosupportthe Trusts and Foundations Manager and Senior Philanthropy Manager togrow ShelterBox’s trust and foundation income.You’llresearch new prospects, draftproposalsand reports, ensure duediligenceandhelp togrow our pipeline of prospects,turningcreative ideas into long-term, multi-faceted partnershipsthat drive real change.
You’llwork with the Trusts and Foundations Manager tohelpsteward existingrelationships,so partners feel valued, engaged and inspired to continue supporting ShelterBox’s lifesaving work.You’llalsoidentifynew opportunities, drafting and supporting proposals whichhelp ShelterBox stand out from the crowd.
You’llreport directly to theTrusts and Foundations Manager,collaboratewiththe wider Philanthropy & Partnerships teamandbe backed bycolleagues across the organisation. Together,you’llmaximise opportunitieswhichdeliver powerfulpartnerships andhelp shape the future oftrusts and foundation partnershipsat ShelterBox.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivatedindividualwith a commitment toteam working.Youmust haveexperience producingimpactfulcontent for different audiencesand strong writing skills which help proposals leap from the page. We are seeking an excellent communicator withgreat attention todetail,proactiveand diligent.Youwill play a key roleinbuildingstrong relationships,including managing a portfolio of smaller trusts and supporting the wider trusts team withhigh-valuefunders.
You must have strong research skills, excellent organisational ability, with experience in using a CRM or other digital platforms to manage workflow. You should also enjoy copywriting, crafting proposals and creating updates for our partners.
This position is for someone looking for arolewhere their research and writing skills canmake adifference. Itis a perfect opportunity foran enthusiasticand articulateTrustFundraiser who wants to play a pivotal part in helping communities around the world rebuild afteradisaster.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Manage a portfolio of Trust and Foundations that have an incomeless than £100,000.
- Provide tailored stewardship to donors in the portfolio, including special thanks, proposals, reports, and relevant materials.
- Design, write, and deliver persuasive, creative, and tailored funding applications that inspire investment in ShelterBox’s work.
- Coordinate with programme, finance, communications, and impact colleagues to gatheraccurateproject information, budgets, and stories that strengthen proposals.
- Supportthe Trusts and Foundations Manager and Senior Philanthropy Manager withhigh valueproposals,helping tocollatedue diligence,assistwithcopywritingandproposal design.
- Assistthe Trusts and Foundations Managerand Senior Philanthropy Managerwith reporting tohigh value funders, supporting withresearch,copyanddesign.
- Contribute to the development of the trusts and foundations pipeline,researchingandidentifyingnew prospectsand undertakingdue diligence.
- Establish strong working relationships with colleagues across ShelterBox and within the global affiliate network to maximiseopportunities and share learning.
- Represent ShelterBox at Philanthropy events,across the UK
- Uphold ShelterBox’s values, safeguarding principles, and fundraising best practice in all interactions and written materials.
- Responsible formaintainingaccuraterecords, tracking deadlines, and ensuring all funder communications and submissions are logged in line with internal processes.
Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Successful applicants will also be required to apply for and hold a valid DBS check.
ShelterBoxis an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
At ShelterBox we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work with us.
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