Vine Trust is looking for an experienced and results-driven Fundraising and Outreach Manager with excellent
communication skills to join our Edinburgh-based team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in
securing funds through grants, corporate sponsorships and events, as well as building strong relationships with
donors and stakeholders. They should be organised and strategic, as well as passionate about our mission, values
and principles.
About Vine Trust
Vine Trust is an international development charity that collaborates through partnership projects to bring about
impactful and sustainable change for families and communities in Peru and Tanzania. A fundamental element of
Vine Trust’s working model is connecting volunteers to these long-term partnerships, providing significant
reciprocal learning and training opportunities, and advancing the programme’s targeted outcomes.
Since its establishment in 1985, Vine Trust’s activities have grown considerably, responding to needs shared by its
partners in Peru and Tanzania. Some key achievements include:
- Delivery of three medical ships to the Amazon Hope Medical Programme in Peru, providing over 2 million medical
consultations.
- Introduction of the first ever medical ship on Tanzanian Lake Victoria, delivering over
400,000 medical consultations and becoming the largest healthcare provider to islands in the Kagera
region.
- Participation of over 4,200 volunteers in medical, school, or adult team expeditions to Peru and
Tanzania.
- Construction of 149 small homes for vulnerable families in the Kilimanjaro region of
Tanzania.
- Building four large homes for orphaned children in the Kilimanjaro region of
Tanzania.
- Construction of eight homes for street children in Peru.
Central to the success of Vine Trust’s work has been its focus on collaboration and partnership. Vine Trust connects
governmental, corporate, academic, and other NGOs from various countries to these projects.
About the Role
The role will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies, for crafting
grant applications and for marketing the work of the Vine Trust to volunteers, supporters and stakeholders.
As the Fundraising and Outreach Manager at Vine Trust, you will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and
fundraising strategy to support Vine Trust’s programmes achieving agreed targets and outcomes, consistent with
the Vine Trust principles and ethos. You will also act as deputy to Chief Executive in their absence.
Key objectives include:
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, corporate sponsors, trusts, and
foundations.
- Prepare compelling grant applications and manage fundraising campaigns.
- Organise
and manage fundraising events, both virtual and in-person, to increase awareness and generate
funds.
- Create and execute marketing campaigns to promote volunteer opportunities, utilising digital
marketing, social media, email campaigns, and traditional media.
- Collaborate with colleagues, overseas
partners and other linked organisations to develop and maintain engaging content for the Trust’s Connections
magazine, website and social media platforms.
- Ensure quality control of all fundraising and marketing
materials, consistent with the principles and ethos of the Trust.
- Monitor and analyse fundraising and
marketing data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure
compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and best practices to maintain the Trust’s reputation and
integrity.
Role Requirements
Essential:
- Vine Trust firmly upholds the principle that the manner in which we operate is just as important as the outcomes
we achieve. The successful candidate for the position will be fully supportive of Vine Trust’s ethos and
principles of how it operates as an organisation. (Vine Trust’s principles can be found outlined on our
website).
- Proven experience in successful fundraising, grant writing, and marketing through digital and
traditional channels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work
effectively with Vine Trust diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part
of a team.
- Knowledge and experience of using MS Office.
- Educated to graduate level or relevant
experience in a similar field.
Desirable:
- At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
- Experience in the voluntary or international
development sector.
- Experience working in cross-cultural projects/activities.
- Experience of
working and/or volunteering outside the UK.
Other Requirements:
- Eligibility to work/reside in the UK.
- Full driving licence and access to a car.
- PVG check will
be required.
Vine Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If
you're ready to make a lasting impact, foster sustainable change, and promote ethical global citizenship, we
invite you to apply for the Fundraising and Outreach Manager position at Vine Trust. Be part of our dedicated
team and help us continue connecting people to change lives.