The Veterans’ Foundation (VF), an armed forces’ charity, seeks a talented and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to
work remotely with occasional travel throughout the UK. What is the VF? The VF is a charity passionate about
supporting the vulnerable veterans and it has paid out in grants over £21M since inception in 2016. It operates
as an independent grant-making foundation offering targeted support to a broad range of charities and charitable
organisations that support those in need among serving armed forces’ personnel, veterans, operationally
qualified seafarers, and their immediate families.
Funded projects include those that tackle homelessness, increase employment, overcome poverty, and provide welfare
and medical support. It also supports initiatives that increase confidence and social integration, as well as
reducing dependence on alcohol and drugs.
The VF gives priority to well-run small and medium-sized charities and organisations in need of funds that help the
target beneficiaries.
To date the majority of funds raised by the VF have come from the highly successful Veterans' Lottery (VL).
However, individual donations are growing significantly and show potential for further development. We now need
a member of staff to support the VF’s Fundraising Manager in building a broader fundraising base.
More information about the VF can be found at: veteransfoundation.org.uk.
A summary of the VF’s work can be seen here:Impact Film
2024
About the post
The position of Fundraising Assistant has been created to support the Fundraising Team with administrative tasks,
working with our donors and volunteer fundraisers to raise funds. The postholder will work under the direction
of the VF’s Fundraising Manager, as well as working closely with other team members in the VF and partner
organisations.
You will be joining our Fundraising Team who attract funding from many sources, from individual donors to high
profile corporate partners. The post holder for this role will work with the whole Fundraising Team at different
times, providing administrative and operational support.
We are looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative, and determination. You’ll be
diligent and accurate, as well as having a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem-solver,
always looking to improve upon current processes to ensure efficiency.
A full Job Description is available for download below.