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Trusts and foundations officer At Christian Aid

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At Christian Aid we have a vision of a better world, free from poverty, and we are investing in fundraising with a long-term strategy that will enable us to have an even greater impact. If you share our vision and you are an exceptional fundraiser who can deliver significant income including from Trusts and Foundations, this could be the job for you.
We are seeking an effective and successful fundraiser to help us drive growth and continue to achieve on our ambitious fundraising goals. The post holder will join a team of seven people working to leverage funds from Trusts and Foundations in the UK, Europe and the US. Specifically, the team is looking to expand its work in Europe and grow on successes already gained in this area. Therefore this role with be a new post within the team.
With a solid track record of successful high fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, you will be well practised in managing relationships, making persuasive applications and inspiring face-to-face presentations to secure financial support, networking and influencing. You will be able to produce sophisticated and targeted proposals and reports on Christian Aid’s work and will have excellent relationship building skills. You will enjoy working with prospects and bringing cold donors on board with Christian Aid’s work.
More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.
Building partnerships
Tell us about a time when you had to build relationships with other organisations to further your own organisation’s goals and secure significant income.
Communicating effectively
Tell us about a time when you had to communicate a complex issue to a funder or audience that challenged the content of your presentation and asked difficult questions.
Delivering results
Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That is why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:
Christian Aid 
35 Lower Marsh 
Waterloo 
London SE1 7RT
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Job reference: 384/OK
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 9 January 2013
Interview date: Thursday 17 January 2013
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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