Grants and Trusts Fundraiser

Grants and Trusts Fundraiser

Exeter, Devon (some Hybrid working available)

The Organisation

Our client is making a difference to animals in need. From cats and dogs to rabbits, ferrets, and rodents, they rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals of all shapes, sizes, and personalities.

They work tirelessly to promote animal welfare, prevent cruelty, and build a compassionate community where every animal is valued and treated with kindness.

And now, they’re looking for a talented Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to help them secure the vital funds that make their work possible.

The Benefits

1. Salary of £32,000 - £34,000 per annum, DOE
2. Pension plan
3. Enhanced annual leave based on length of service, plus an extra day off in your birthday month
4. Occupational Sick Pay
5. On-site parking
6. Tailored training and development opportunities
7. Support for your health and well-being

This is your chance to use your fundraising expertise to change lives—not only for the animals our client cares for but also for the people who welcome them into their homes.

Joining them, you’ll find a close-knit, supportive team where collaboration and passion for animals drive everything they do. They’ll provide you with the resources, training, and encouragement to succeed while celebrating your achievements along the way.

The Role

As a Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, you’ll play a key role in generating income to cover our client’s annual £1M running costs.

You’ll develop and execute strategies to secure funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. Through engaging storytelling and relationship-building, you’ll inspire donors and supporters to champion their cause.

Your role will also involve:

1. Leading workplace, corporate, and community fundraising events
2. Building partnerships with businesses to raise awareness and support
3. Nurturing relationships with donors to ensure they feel valued and connected to the mission
4. Managing and growing the donor database using CRM systems
5. Keeping up-to-date with fundraising legislation and best practices

With your creativity, strategic mindset, and passion for animal welfare, you’ll ensure that our client can continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need.

About You

To join our client as a Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, you’ll need:

1. Proven experience in fundraising, including corporate, community, or challenge fundraising activities
2. A successful track record of planning and hosting public events
3. The ability to engage and inspire supporters, colleagues, and volunteers at all levels
4. Knowledge of fundraising legislation (Gift Aid, data protection, Fundraising Code of Practice)
5. Confidence to manage multiple projects simultaneously
6. Experience using CRM systems or databases in a fundraising context
7. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

If you’re a natural relationship-builder with a passion for animals and the drive to make a difference, our client would love to hear from you.

Why Our Client?

With our client, no two days are the same. One day you might be presenting a grant application that transforms the lives of hundreds of animals; the next, you’re meeting a local business eager to support their work. Every task you take on will directly contribute to a brighter future for animals.

Apply today via the button shown and help our client give more animals the second chance they deserve as a Grants and Trusts Fundraiser.

Equal Opportunities

Webrecruit and our clients are committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.