Our Philanthropy team is an ambitious team with a well-established fundraising programme, playing a significant role in raising £5.7m a year to fund our support services and with plans to grow income over the next 3-5 years. We have an established portfolio of funders, giving low level giftsto six figure donations.
We’re looking for a volunteer with experience of Trusts and Foundations fundraising to support the work of this team:
Depending on your interest and skills, your role may include:
- Supporting the development and delivery of the trusts and foundations pipeline through research and prospect identification
- Assist in identifying and profiling new trust and foundation opportunities, including potential high-value funders
- Help prepare funding applications and reports, working with the Major Gifts and Trusts Manager and wider team
- Contribute to maintaining a strong pipeline tracker, ensuring funder information and deadlines are up to date
- Support donor stewardship, including drafting updates, reports, and communications
- Administrative support, including document preparation, data entry and funding calendar management
Provide ad hoc support to strengthen the overall effectiveness of the Philanthropy Team
What we’re looking for:
- Experience of bid-writing, trusts and foundations fundraising
- Strong research and written communication skills
- Reliable, organised and proactive in managing time and tasks
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- An understanding of or willingness to learn about the issues affecting families with a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Your commitment:
- One day per week (not Tuesdays). This can be flexible, with agreement from supervising manager.
- Ideally, this role is based at our Head Office in Leatherhead, Surrey but there may be an opportunity to offer hybrid/remote support for the right volunteer.
Training and support
You will receive:
- A full induction to Rainbow Trust
- Ongoing support from the Major Gifts and Trusts Manager
- Training relevant to your role, including safeguarding, data protection, and working with sensitive material
- Resources required to fulfil your role (including laptop and mobile phone if required)
Why choose Rainbow Trust?
- Join a friendly and committed team making a real difference for families.
- Gain valuable experience in charity public affairs and policy work.
- Build or maintain your skills in fundraising
- Invitations to volunteer social events and access to training.
- Reimbursement reasonable of out-of-pocket travel expenses.
Restrictions
Must be 18 or over.
Ready to apply?
- Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on [email protected] or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us.
Selection process:
Enrolment form, informal interview, references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required depending on tasks undertaken.