Fundraising Grants Officer

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Fundraising Grants Officer to contribute to our mission by securing vital funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional donors. As the Fundraising Grants Officer, you'll be pivotal in expanding our financial support base. Your role involves researching potential donors, crafting compelling grant proposals, and fostering relationships with existing supporters.

This position offers a unique opportunity for someone with a fundraising background who is eager to make a meaningful impact.

At One YMCA we support people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire through a range of crucial services across multiple communities. We are proud of our diversity and work with all ages, faiths, and backgrounds, as part of a global network of 14,000 YMCAs, celebrating 180 years of life-changing work and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Location and Transport: For this role although Hatfield will be your base, you can predominantly work remotely (unless you want to work collaboratively on site). There will be some travel to sites across Herts, Beds, Bucks to accompany potential funders on site visits and you will need access to your own vehicle with business insurance (usually a cheap add-on from your insurer).

Hours: You’ll work 37.5 days per week Monday to Friday however we are willing to provide flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours and part-time work.

The Role:
• Be responsible for Trust and Grant Fundraising Income targets.
• Develop and maintain potential and actual funding relationships with trusts & foundations.
• Research, identify, produce and submit high quality bids. Co-ordinate grant monitoring including making claims and providing feedback reports.
• Develop financial and descriptive collateral for use in bids.
• Manage a portfolio of existing, and potential trust & foundation funders, across a multi-faceted income generating stream, to provide exceptional supporter care and delivery of successful partnerships.
• Work alongside the MCF team to create, plan, promote and attend fundraising challenge events, including a volunteer support crew.
• Work with Manager and the marketing division to maximise reach and engagement and revenue generation on all fundraising campaigns and events.
• Work as a team towards and achieve the agreed Key Performance Indicators and performance objectives, including a current team target of circa £1.5m unrestricted income
• Ensure a high level of service is always provided, assuring an unbeatable and magnetic force of attraction.

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

A full job description is available - Please click the link at the bottom of the page

*Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.*