Grants and Impact Officer

Job Description

Team Domenica is a Brighton-based social enterprise charity helping people with learning disabilities find and retain paid employment. We are looking for a Marketing and Fundraising Executive to support the delivery of impactful, inclusive marketing across digital and print platforms.

Team Domenica’s Grants and Impact Officer will work with the Fundraising Manager to lead on successful funding applications, manage reporting requirements and develop excellent relationships with small and medium sized funders (up to £45,000 p/a). You will also co-ordinate data collection across the organisation, to inform and develop the charity’s impact measures.

This position would suit someone with strong organisation and time management skills, a passion for writing, a data-driven approach and an interest in improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. Your applications will benefit from existing impact measures; high quality reports, moving testimonials; inspiring case studies and excellent photography. This role is the perfect next step for a candidate with some experience, who is looking to progress in their fundraising or data and evaluation career.

Contract Details

CONTRACT: Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Full time (40hrs per week)
SALARY: £27,000
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days holiday per annum plus 8 English bank and public holidays.
LINE MANAGER: Fundraising Manager
LINE REPORTS: None

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to: hr@teamdomenica.com
CLOSING DATE: 10 September
We reserve the right to close the position early and would encourage an early application.
INTERVIEWS: First round: 22 September (Online) | Second round: 30 September (in person)

Responsibilities

Grants and Fundraising

Lead on all small to medium-sized grant applications (up to £45,000 per year or £25,000 per year for multi-year grants) from regional and local trusts, foundations and grant making organisations in line with agreed income targets.
Build and maintain excellent relationships with small to medium grant-making trusts and foundations, including arranging and leading on visits from these funders.
Prepare inspiring progress reports for all small and medium-sized
Lead on producing Team Domenica’s quarterly funder
Research new sources of funding, with matching criteria to Team Domenica, from charitable trusts and foundations.
Support the Fundraising Manager on larger funding relationships, where
Work with programme staff to bring together the required information from across the organisation to create compelling new core copy and funding proposals.
Attend regular meetings with the fundraising team and other teams across the organisation. Collate and present trust and foundation updates at monthly Fundraising and Communications Team meetings.
Support the wider activities of the fundraising team as required, including representing Team Domenica at fundraising events and being an excellent advocate for the charity.
Work with SLT to develop the annual capital expenditure funding
Lead on thanking all donors, providing the best possible donor experience

Data and Evaluation

Keep up to date on ways for the fundraising team to most effectively use Donorfy, presenting findings and making recommendations where relevant.
Co-ordinate organisational impact data collection and the internal dissemination of this.
Lead on maintaining excellent record keeping on CRM (Donorfy) for the Fundraising.

This list should not be regarded as exclusive or exhausted as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities in line with their role.

Requirements

Experience

Essential
- Six months’ experience in fundraising or securing new business in a related industry (e.g. sales)
  OR
- Six months’ experience in data collection, analysis and dissemination processes (for example, survey design and dissemination).
  Proven experience of outstanding writing and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Sound understanding and experience of Microsoft Office, including Excel (ideally at an advanced level) and Word
Desirable
- Track record of writing successful grant applications and funder reports
- Experience using a CRM
- Understanding budgets and financial information and communicating these to funders / clients.

Person Specifications

A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships with external stakeholders and with colleagues across the organisation.
Excellent written skills, attention to detail and ability to create comprehensive and inspiring narratives.
Ability to collect, understand and present qualitative and quantitative data
Excellent administrative and organisational skills, including ability to meet deadlines and diligence in filing and record keeping.
Passionate about equity, inclusion and improving life chances for young people with SEND.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree at 2:1 or higher
OR
Two or more A-Levels in relevant areas (eg. English, Maths) at B or above, with proven employment experience of writing and meeting deadlines

If you feel that you fit most, if not all of these criteria, then please make an application.

Please note that whilst we are looking for experience in either fundraising / securing new business or data collection, the post-holder will be supported to learn the necessary processes.

Benefits

Company Sick Pay: 15 days in any 12-months rolling period for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Programme: providing consumer, legal and personal advice. It can also refer you to free professional counselling if needed.
Workplace Pension Contribution: 3% employer, 5% employee.
Staff Discounts: 25% discount in our cafes and coffee products.
Family friendly policies:
o Maternity leave
o Paternity leave
o Adoption leave
o Shared Parental Leave
o Time-off to care for dependants

All staff have a duty to:

Maintain the health and safety of themselves, colleagues and candidates as well as the public and visitors to Team Domenica.
Prioritise the safeguarding of candidates by following the procedures and principles laid out in our policies and associated legislations.
Promote equality of opportunity and respect difference and diversity with the Team Domenica community.
Maintain a professional stance while at work, including being a positive advocate of the work of Team Domenica.
This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as you may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Please note:

This role will be based predominantly at Pavilion Buildings, Brighton. Depending on their roles, our staff can be required to work on a range of different sites, including our main training centre, enrichment site, training cafés and employer’s premises.

What to expect

Team Domenica is a Brighton-based charity supporting young people with learning disabilities – our candidates – into paid employment. We create futures for the individuals we support, helping them to discover their full potential, live happy fulfilled lives, and feel included within the local community.

Team Domenica is committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people and vulnerable adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references and enhanced DBS certificate. Safeguarding Training will be given once the successful candidate begins their role.

Team Domenica is dedicated to providing an inclusive working environment that encourages diversity and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to supporting a team that is representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

As part of our recruitment process, Team Domenica collects, stores and processes personal data relating to job applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be emailed a Team Domenica Application Form to complete and return prior to interview as part of our Safer Recruitment policy.

Please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy for information regarding all of the steps in our recruitment process and to find out more about how we use and protect the information you provide.