The Grae Matta Foundation
Fundraising Lead - Volunteer
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Secure Sustainable Fundraising to Improve Mental Health Support Access and Awareness
What Difference Will You Make?
By driving innovative fundraising campaigns and cultivating relationships with donors, partners, and grantmakers, you will ensure financial growth to expand our impact.
About Grae Matta Foundation
Grae Matta Foundation is creating "Real Change" by creating Mental Health Standards & Policy. The task ahead is immense and has never been done before. But with the right team, anything is possible!
What Are We Looking For?
Qualifications & Experience, Or Willingness To Learn (desired)
- Exposure to fundraising, sponsorship, relationship management, and/or business development, ideally within the nonprofit or social impact sector.
- A strong track record of securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grants from trusts, foundations, and government bodies.
- Experience developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies to meet and exceed financial targets.
- Background in corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, and/or relationship management.
- Knowledge of fundraising compliance and ethical standards, including GDPR and relevant UK regulations.
- Experience managing fundraising budgets, forecasting revenue, and reporting to leadership teams.
- Familiarity with digital fundraising tools, crowdfunding, and donor management systems.
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- Strategic thinking: Ability to develop innovative, long-term fundraising strategies.
- Creativity: Ability to think "outside the box" to achieve results.
- Excellent communication: Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for engaging donors and stakeholders.
- Results-driven mindset: Proven ability to meet ambitious fundraising targets and adapt strategies as needed.
- Networking skills: Ability to build and maintain high-value relationships with corporate sponsors, philanthropists, and institutional donors.
- Data-driven approach: Ability to analyse fundraising performance and make data-backed decisions for improvement.
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What Will You Be Doing?
- Work alongside the broader sponsorship, fundraising, and events teams to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure diverse funding sources, including grants, corporate sponsorships, major donors, and public fundraising.
- Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and funding organisations.
- Research and apply for grants from trusts, foundations, and government bodies to secure long-term funding.
- Create and lead fundraising campaigns, including digital, events-based, and community-driven initiatives.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to enhance donor engagement and brand visibility.
- Manage fundraising targets and budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and transparency.
- Monitor and report on fundraising performance, providing insights to leadership for strategy refinement.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
- Explore innovative funding opportunities, including corporate partnerships, crowdfunding, and impact investment.
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