Grant Writer / Fundraising Volunteer

Use and develop your fundraising, research and bid-writing skills through this flexible, part-time opportunity to help CPRE London improve green space access for Londoners!

Join our team in this grant-writing focused role, where your knowledge and experience help generate funding to support a wide range of charitable activities that essentially seek to protect, enhance and promote green space and its benefits to London and Londoners.

We have campaigns and projects relating to climate change mitigation, parks and green spaces, conservation and wildlife, tree planting, housing, transport, parking, clean rivers and the London Tree Ring with a focus on bid writing and grant applications.

About CPRE London

As part of the national network of CPRE, the Countryside Charity, CPRE London campaigns to save and promote green spaces in Greater London. Our vision is "a city with a network of green spaces which are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency."

Reports to: CPRE London Operations Director and our Fundraising Volunteer Manager.

What will you be doing?

• Drafting funding proposals
• Tailoring and submitting applications to grant providers
• Researching potential funders
• Investigating other income streams, including digital fundraising, sponsored events (focused on promoting climate-friendly actions) and building more sustainable funding through regular donations
• Collaborate with our team to coordinate fundraising activities, assisting with crowd-funding initiatives (including writing pitches)
• Helping with marketing and media (dependent upon experience).

What are we looking for?
Essential (E) or Desirable(D) Skills / Experience. Please provide examples or evidence where possible.

• Significant experience of fundraising, bid writing (good descriptive writing skills), or marketing work (E)
• Persuasive communication skills (E)
• Good interpersonal skills, experience working with multiple stakeholders (E)
• Analytical research skills (E)
• Educated to at least degree level (E)
• Understanding and appreciation of environmental issues (D)
• Proven ability to use layout and design software (D)

Time Commitment:

• c 7-14 hours/ week, hybrid working, flexibly deployed
• A minimum of 6 months' commitment is preferred
• There is an option to come to the office either on Tuesdays or Thursdays, preferably on a weekly basis to build a dynamic and cohesive team.

What difference will you make?

• The use of your skills and experience to mobilise resources to help London move towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030, strengthen biodiversity and to nurture the well being of nature and Londoners through improved access to quality green spaces

What we can offer you:

• The chance to meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
• Our support to help you develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
• The opportunity to enhance your CV by developing additional new skills and gaining valuable experience
• Events and workshops on a local and national level, social gatherings during the year.
• We can provide a reference for any future work or volunteering
• We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses