Nautical Training Corps (NTC)
Volunteer Fundraising & Grants Manager - Volunteer
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Volunteer Fundraising & Grants Manager
We are seeking a Volunteer Fundraising & Grants Manager to identify funding opportunities, write grant applications, and support fundraising initiatives, helping the Nautical Training Corps secure vital funding to expand opportunities for young people across the UK.
What difference will you make?
The Nautical Training Corps has refreshed and re-established its foundations. Now, we are focused on enhancing the quality of our core offer to young people while securing the resources needed to invest in:
- Activities and training opportunities
- Equipment and facilities
- New initiatives for our beneficiaries
This role is integral to helping us turn our ambitions into reality and ensuring sustainable growth.
Our volunteers already deliver incredible outcomes with limited resources, helping young people develop:
- Confidence
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork
- Resilience
- A sense of community
However, we recognise significant potential to further enhance opportunities through: ✔ Targeted investment ✔ A more strategic fundraising approach
The successful volunteer will help build a sustainable funding pipeline, enabling us to move beyond immediate needs and towards long-term development. This will support our goal of providing high-quality experiences while ensuring equitable access for young people from diverse backgrounds.
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Your impact will strengthen programmes, support volunteers, and create more opportunities across the UK.
What are we looking for?
We need someone passionate about helping young people and supporting the long-term development of the Nautical Training Corps.
Key Attributes
- 志願者 with proven experience in:
- Fundraising
- Grant writing
- Bid development
- Donor engagement
- Strong written communication and excellent stakeholder relations
- Strategic thinker who can:
- Identify funding opportunities
- Develop a sustainable fundraising programme
- Take initiatives independently
- Self-motivated, able to work remotely and manage priorities
- Collaborative with volunteers across the organisation
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of charity, youth, or non-profit sectors (not essential)
- Success in securing grant funding or managing fundraising campaigns
- Experience with budget management, fundraising platforms, or project management tools
Most importantly, we seek someone enthusiastic about making a difference and excited to shape our fundraising approach from the ground up.
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Working arrangement: Hybrid
What will you be doing?
The successful volunteer will:
- Identify funding opportunities aligned with Nautical Training Corps priorities
- Prepare and submit grant applications
- Develop fundraising initiatives and donor engagement strategies
- Ensure compliance with grant and donor requirements
- Report fundraising activity and outcomes regularly
- Work with national and local volunteer teams to align fundraising efforts
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic fundraising
- Grant writing & bid development
- Donor & stakeholder relationship management
- Project management of fundraising initiatives
- Monitoring & reporting on funding progress
We believe in transparency—this is an exciting moment to build and shape the fundraising function, moving from ad-hoc applications to a sustainable, strategic framework.
Future Opportunities
As the role grows, you may also guide and lead a wider volunteer fundraising team.
Your contribution will transform the Nautical Training Corps and empower thousands of young people across the UK. Are you ready to help?
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