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Grants and Trusts Fundraiser

  • Part time
  • £25,000 – £27,000 pro-rata
  • Dunfermline
  • Closing 8th January 2024


  • Advertised from 8th December 2023
  • 21 hours per week. We’re happy to talk flexible working.

Role

Are you passionate about fundraising to help young people? Are you full of energy and always up for a challenge? Do you get a buzz out of working with loads of different people? We think you’d love it here!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, Grants and Trusts Fundraiser who can help us generate funding for our programme of youth work supporting young people right across Scotland - as well as our three outdoor activity centres. If you’re someone who can think creatively to help us tell our story and evidence our impact to both existing and prospective supporters, we want to hear from you.

Scouting makes a big difference to young people, helping them develop stronger skills for life, like communication, confidence and resilience. We currently work with over 11,000 dedicated adult volunteers to bring these skills for life to more than 30,000 young people aged 4-25.

The key aim of this role is to secure external funding aligning with Scouts Scotland’s strategic objectives to grow our reach, be more inclusive and youth-shaped and drive community impact on the ground.

In support of these aims, the post-holder will:

  • Identify and cultivate potential funding
  • Produce successful bids and applications
  • Manage partner relationships to develop a warm portfolio of donors
  • Write reports, evaluate impact and share learning across the organisation

As part of a small but passionate team, you’ll work closely with the Head of Communications and Fundraising, the Marketing and Digital Communications Officer and External Engagement Lead to identify the key messaging, stories and supporting content to create compelling applications.

Full job description can be downloaded below.

Application notes

Applications are invited from individuals. You should email a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role, paying particular attention to the ‘Person we’re looking for’ section to hradmin@scouts.scot. We also ask that you please complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role please email Lisa, Head of Communications and Fundraising at lisa.dorstek@scouts.scot.

  • The closing date for applications is noon Monday 8 January 2024
  • Interviews will be held on Monday 15 January 2024

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