Borders Forest Trust (BFT) is investing in their first dedicated fundraising post to come in and provide strategic oversight and expertise to their fundraising activity.
BFT is a charity established to restore native woodland habitats to Southern Scotland, an area with the lowest percentage of native woodlands in mainland Scotland. Since 1996, we have been working towards planting trees, restoring peatlands and other natural habitats, enriching the biological diversity of around 31 sq km in the Southern Uplands. They demonstrate large scale ecological restoration in action, and inspire landowners, statutory bodies, local communities and policy makers to embrace this alternative model for land use and conservation.
Fundraising to date at BFT has seen success, but it has been responsive and ad-hoc as opposed to planned according to strategic need. To achieve their mission, ad provide sustainable long-term income, they are investing in a dedicated Development Manager.
The Development Manager will join BFT at an exciting stage, the entire organisation is behind this position and understands the need for it. They are looking for a fundraiser who will thrive on the challenge of designing and implementing their own fundraising strategy and who can provide the expertise needed to build income across all areas. The board have highlighted corporate partnerships and philanthropy as untapped areas of potential, so experience across one or both areas will be essential for the successful candidate to evidence.
Fundraising at BFT is underdeveloped and there is so much potential for this post holder to deliver fundraising success.
If this role might be of interest to you, please download the Candidate Pack for information on how to apply.
All interested candidates will have an informal screening call with THINK Recruitment before progressing to submit an application. Please ensure you get in touch with enough time to have a call before the closing date.