Grants and Trusts Fundraising Volunteer
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Grants and Trusts Fundraising Volunteer
Help JBCS to identify and secure funding from grants, foundations and trusts, to fund our work supporting bereaved clients. This will entail researching and sending written applications for financial support.
What difference you will make
JBCS is committed to ensuring professional, skilled and confidential bereavement counselling is available to everyone in the Jewish Community who is struggling or having difficulties managing after the death of a significant person. You will play a key role in helping us to secure funding from grants, foundations and trusts, to fund our work supporting clients by providing a professional, confidential and affordable bereavement counselling service.
What additional skills or experience you should have
Knowledge of/experience in writing grant applications would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided . The following skills and attributes are advisable:
- • Experience in grant writing is preferrable, but not essential
- • Attention to detail: Able to keep accurate records and check we include the things funders ask for in applications.
- • Online research skills: Able to use the internet to research information (for example grant funders websites, charity commission website etc).
- • Computer skills: Using Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Email
- • Writing skills: Ability to write professionally and persuasively in English.
- • Communication skills: Ability to liaise with JBCS staff and Grant/Trust Staff
- • Self-Motivation: Capable of managing your workload independently and taking initiative on new ideas.
- • Passion for the Cause: A genuine interest in helping bereaved individuals and families.
What training we will provide for you
Training in identifying relevant Trusts & Foundations and in writing applications to them
What you will get out of volunteering for us
- • Add another skill to your CV and work life
- • Ability for someone seeking to 'give back' to the community after having possibly retired from their previous career
- • Gain experience of applying for grant and trust funding, including feedback and support from JBCS Service Head.
- • Flexibility to contribute around your own schedule.
- • Work as part of a passionate, dedicated team.
- • Opportunity to develop valuable skills in grant and trust fundraising
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at [contact hidden] for London or Rebecca at [contact hidden] for Manchester.