Trusts, Foundations & Grants Officer (Part-time 0.6 pro-rata) Stonepillow

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Trusts, Foundations & Grants Officer (Part-time 0.6 pro-rata) Stonepillow

Help us combat homelessness! Secure grants from a range funders for Stonepillow to create lasting change in our community.

Who we are.

Founded in 1989, Stonepillow is a homeless charity for the Chichester and Arun Districts. We understand that there are infinite circumstances that may lead people to our doors, and we do not turn anyone away.

We support and empower homeless and vulnerable individuals to achieve sustainable independence. Through a range of services, including hostel accommodation, day centres and community outreach programmes, we are committed to addressing homelessness and related challenges across the region. As a charity, generating sustainable income is vital to ensuring we can continue and expand our life-changing work.

Our work is guided by our 5 Pillar value proposition:

• Prevent: By working with ex-offenders, care leavers and hospitals, Stonepillow prevents homelessness through early intervention and stabilising tenancies.
• Relieve: Stonepillow provides outreach services, day centre hubs for rough sleepers and vulnerably housed and basic needs such as showers, clothes washing and access to housing, food, and health services.
• Recover: Offering 24/7 hostel accommodation, longer term supported housing and recovery services for those recovering from substance misuse and women's therapeutic services, Stonepillow addresses the immediate needs of individuals and connects them to tailored, trauma informed support services.
• Resettle: Stonepillow helps individuals transition to independent housing, offering tenancy support and access to specialist accommodation.
• Restore: Stonepillow fosters independence through education, skills training, volunteering and well-being activities, empowering clients to reintegrate into society. We also operate social enterprises and retail outlets that provide training opportunities for clients and generate valuable revenue to fund our services.

About the role.

This role involves researching, writing, and managing funding applications to secure grants from a range of trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. The successful candidate will lead on identifying new funders, maintaining relationships with existing supporters, and ensuring all funding applications align with Stonepillow's strategic goals.

A typical week could involve researching potential funders, writing persuasive grant applications, preparing donor reports, or collaborating with operational teams to gather impact data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grant Research and Identification:
  • Identify and research funding opportunities that align with Stonepillow's objectives.
  • Maintain an updated database of potential funders, tracking deadlines and priorities.
• Proposal Writing and Submission:
  • Write compelling grant applications tailored to funder requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary project data, budgets, and impact metrics.
• Grant Stewardship and Reporting:
  • Track and manage the progress of active grants, ensuring compliance with funder expectations.
  • Develop high-quality reports for funders, demonstrating impact and effective fund allocation.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Support data collection and evaluation processes to report on funding outcomes.
  • Work with operational managers to provide accurate impact assessments for funders.
• Collaboration and Strategy:
  • Work alongside leadership and service managers to align fundraising with organisational priorities.
  • Assist in developing long-term funding strategies and case studies for fundraising campaigns.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a proactive and driven fundraiser who is passionate about making a real impact.

You will have experience in securing funding through compelling written applications, as well as building and maintaining relationships with funders. Your ability to manage multiple funding applications and meet deadlines will be key to success in this role.

You should be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in liaising with internal teams to gather the necessary information for funding bids.

For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:

If you would like to know more about this role please contact Josh Larkin