Winning Leishman is one of Scotland’s leading charity fundraising consultancies. We are looking for a new team member - a Trainee Fundraiser. 30 hours per week. £10 per hour

Main Purpose of Job

Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.

Position in Organisation

Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research

• Create tailored applications to a wide range of funders

• Create reports and other communications to funders

• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in preparing funding applications to trusts and foundations (essential)

• Experience of working in the charity sector (essential)

• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems

• Strong written skills

• A creative and lateral thinker

• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident

• Proactive and self -motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork

Qualifications

• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (essential)

Main Purpose of Job

Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.

Position in Organisation

Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research

• Create tailored applications to a wide range of funders

• Create reports and other communications to funders

• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in preparing funding applications to trusts and foundations (essential)

• Experience of working in the charity sector (essential)

• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems

• Strong written skills

• A creative and lateral thinker

• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident

• Proactive and self -motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork

Qualifications

• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (essential)

Main Purpose of Job

Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced prospect researcher to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers using a variety of approaches, maintaining records, and keeping track of proposals, reports and other communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.

Position in Organisation

Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research

• Match funder motivations with client opportunities

• Maintain accurate database records

• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in prospect research with trusts and foundations (essential)

• Experience of the charity sector (essential)

• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems

• Strong attention to detail

• A systems thinker

• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident

• Proactive and self -motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork

Qualifications

• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (essential)

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience working as a prospect researcher or trusts and foundations fundraiser in the charity sector is essential.

Main Purpose of Job

Winning Leishman are seeking a Fundraising Administrator to join our team. This post will involve maintaining records to keep track of funding proposals, reports and other communications on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients. Additionally, you will support the identification of funding opportunities through carrying out database searches.

Position in Organisation

Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate database records

• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports

• Match funder motivations with client opportunities

• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through searches

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems

• Strong attention to detail

• A systems thinker

• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident

• Proactive and self-motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork

• Experience working in administration, ideal within charity or fundraising sectors, is desirable

Qualifications

• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (essential)

Main Purpose of Job

Winning Leishman are seeking a Prospect Researcher and Data Entry Assistant to join our team. This post will involve collecting, interpreting and entering fundraising data, and maintaining records to keep track of funding proposals, reports and other communications on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients using a database. You will also support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research. You will receive comprehensive training.

Position in Organisation

Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate database records
• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports
• Independent working to meet targets
• Match funder motivations with client opportunities
• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through searches

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in charity/fundraising sector (essential)
• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and a systems thinker with a methodical approach
• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems
• Proactive and able to stay motivated whilst undertaking methodical data entry tasks
• Understanding of data protection and GDPR
• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident

Qualifications

• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (essential)

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience working in administration or prospect research within charity or fundraising sectors.

Main Purpose of Job

Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.

Position in Organisation

Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research

• Create tailored applications to a wide range of funders

• Create reports and other communications to funders

• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in preparing funding applications to trusts and foundations (essential)

• Experience of working in the charity sector (essential)

• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems

• Strong written skills

• A creative and lateral thinker

• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident

• Proactive and self -motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork

Qualifications

• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (essential)