FREELANCE FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

The Trust seeks an experienced fundraising professional/consultancy to provide senior fundraising support during a critical phase for our Project, Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne. This is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and aims to restore Ellisland Museum and Farm Farm and develop it as a world class culture and heritage destination.

Role Focus

• Trusts and foundations fundraising
• Prospect prioritisation and progression
• Bid writing
• Funding applications
• Fundraising coordination

Background

• A detailed Case for Support has been developed
• Campaign materials, including a campaign film, are available
• Substantial technical and budget information is in place
• Previous successful funding applications exist
• A live prospect pipeline is ready

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of fundraising activities
• Prioritisation of opportunities
• Application preparation
• Progressing funding opportunities within a compressed timetable

The consultant will work closely with the Project Director, Chair, Trustees and professional advisers to help secure major support for the Delivery Phase of the project. This is a six month fixed term contract. We anticipate you will devote 1.5 to 2.5 days per week to the contract which is worth £20 – £30,000 depending on experience and time devoted.

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