Fundraiser (Trusts and Foundations)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £34,000 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oxford, OX2 0QH |
| Cwmni: | RABI |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 56 |
Crynodeb
Job Advert
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all
year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to
the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and
better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where
farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst
the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around
support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
KEY PURPOSE:
As part of a growing and dynamic Fundraising team, your main duties will be to research trust and foundations, create and send
applications and steward relationship with current and future charitable trusts. As part of the team, you will also be involved in
generating funds across various other income streams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Research and identify charitable trusts which may provide future financial support to RABI whilst maximising the potential for
giving from trusts with which the Charity already has a relationship.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key trust representatives.
* Prepare, submit and monitor applications to charitable trusts including the maintenance of records of applications, grant
receipts and successful/failed submissions. Ensure Trusts are thanked for donations in timely fashion.
* Updating the CRM system to ensure activities, communications, donations and other important details are accurately recorded and
maintained.
* Compile statistical and background research to support the development of new and existing relationships with Charitable
trusts.
* Monitor trust income for Finance purposes, ensuring all donations or grants are coded appropriately, including any restrictions
upon the use of the income.
* Creating monthly reports on trust income received.
* Support regular and individual giving, corporate, legacy and other income streams.
* Provide general administrative and wider Fundraising team support.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential
* A minimum of three years’ experience of successful trust fundraising.
* A good understanding of fundraising disciplines.
* A pro-active team player who is also self-motivated and confident working independently.
* A good communicator, whether face to face, by telephone, virtual calls or in writing.
* Able to convey complex information accurately, succinctly and engagingly.
* Enthusiastic, adaptable, agile and resilient, with the ability to focus, prioritise and manage all aspects of this varied role
in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent IT Skills.
* Affinity and understanding and demonstration of the goals and objectives of RABI.
DESIRABLE
* Farming knowledge or an interest in agriculture and the people who work in it.
* A full UK driving license.
* Knowledge of working in a confidential environment, with some understanding of Data Protection and fundraising compliance.
THIS ROLE PROFILE IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER ACCORDING TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
AT RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve
the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
BENEFITS:
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holiday (based on full time working).
* Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life
where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity
and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills,
experience, qualifications and abilities.
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all
year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to
the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and
better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where
farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst
the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around
support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
KEY PURPOSE:
As part of a growing and dynamic Fundraising team, your main duties will be to research trust and foundations, create and send
applications and steward relationship with current and future charitable trusts. As part of the team, you will also be involved in
generating funds across various other income streams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Research and identify charitable trusts which may provide future financial support to RABI whilst maximising the potential for
giving from trusts with which the Charity already has a relationship.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key trust representatives.
* Prepare, submit and monitor applications to charitable trusts including the maintenance of records of applications, grant
receipts and successful/failed submissions. Ensure Trusts are thanked for donations in timely fashion.
* Updating the CRM system to ensure activities, communications, donations and other important details are accurately recorded and
maintained.
* Compile statistical and background research to support the development of new and existing relationships with Charitable
trusts.
* Monitor trust income for Finance purposes, ensuring all donations or grants are coded appropriately, including any restrictions
upon the use of the income.
* Creating monthly reports on trust income received.
* Support regular and individual giving, corporate, legacy and other income streams.
* Provide general administrative and wider Fundraising team support.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential
* A minimum of three years’ experience of successful trust fundraising.
* A good understanding of fundraising disciplines.
* A pro-active team player who is also self-motivated and confident working independently.
* A good communicator, whether face to face, by telephone, virtual calls or in writing.
* Able to convey complex information accurately, succinctly and engagingly.
* Enthusiastic, adaptable, agile and resilient, with the ability to focus, prioritise and manage all aspects of this varied role
in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent IT Skills.
* Affinity and understanding and demonstration of the goals and objectives of RABI.
DESIRABLE
* Farming knowledge or an interest in agriculture and the people who work in it.
* A full UK driving license.
* Knowledge of working in a confidential environment, with some understanding of Data Protection and fundraising compliance.
THIS ROLE PROFILE IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER ACCORDING TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
AT RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve
the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
BENEFITS:
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holiday (based on full time working).
* Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life
where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity
and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills,
experience, qualifications and abilities.