Fundraising & Engagement Volunteers - Grants Research & Writing

The Mulberry Centre is looking for opportunities to identify and apply for relevant grants, trust and foundations funding in a competitive market. Grant requests will be on average £500-£10,000 for specific services as well as core Centre costs. This Fundraising Volunteer (the role can be undertaken by one volunteer or split into two parts and shared) will work closely with the Fundraising and Engagement Team to help streamline the research and application process.

The first part of the role is to research and check grants and trust funding lists and databases for current opportunities and deadlines for applications to determine which are relevant, where we meet the necessary criteria, and how quickly we need to apply. The second part of the role is to draft and adapt application information to inspire and appeal positively to specific funders.

This role(s) would suit someone with experience or interest in research, bid writing, charity fundraising, marketing, creative writing, commissioning, public sector tenders or grant assessment who is looking for a meaningful, regular volunteering commitment.

What skills do I need?

• Good admin and interpersonal/communication skills.

• Confident using the internet, Excel and databases.

• Ability to analyse and prioritise based on agreed criteria.

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft proposals and funding applications.

• An interest in AI is helpful but not essential.

• Ability to work on own initiative but within an agreed brief and with support from our Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser.

• The ability to record your activity and provide written evidence of what you have done.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• Enthusiastic about the work of The Mulberry Centre and keen to articulate and inspire people to support us.

When do I need to be available?

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Details

We are looking for someone to volunteer 1 day per week office based, there is scope for hybrid working.

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