We’re seeking a Fundraising Consultant!

You will be responsible for identifying significant grants to support core (multi-year and/or six-figure grants for a minimum of £30K per year) and submitting applications. These grants will support our work in the areas of well-being & reducing loneliness, skills development, cultural programming, and place-shaping.

Qualifications

Essential

• Proficient in fundraising for charities with proven recent success in obtaining multi-year,

  six-figure grants from relevant trusts and foundations.

• Very familiar with Esmee Fairbairn, Garfield Weston, Wolfson, and/or National Lottery

  Heritage Fund.

• Strong research and writing skills and adept at building a compelling case for support for a

  cultural charity that works across the arts, well-being, skills development, and social impact.

• Knowledge of the cultural sector, social impact charities, and/or the arts in England.

• Proactive relationship-builder skilled at negotiating and using expertise to influence

  decisions.

• Self-motivated with excellent time management.

• Ability to work independently and with a small team.

• Proficiency with Google Drive suite.

• Experience working and communicating with a Board of Trustees.

• Role: Fundraising Consultant

• Fee: up to £400 per day depending on relevant experience, with the possibility of a higher fee upon

  receipt of successful bids

• Contract: Temporary (6-month contract to start with, at 1-2 days per week depending on deadlines

  and capacity)

• Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Exeter as needed. Desk space is available at Exeter

  City of Literature office located at Exeter Phoenix.

• Responsible to: Executive Director and the Chair of the Finance & Fundraising Committee

• Application deadline: rolling deadline