Grant Bid Writer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Gaydio

Gaydio

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are Gaydio, the UK's LGBTQ+ Station, reaching audiences through FM and DAB digital radio across multiple cities nationwide.

Beyond our 24/7 broadcasting, we are dedicated to empowering the LGBTQ+ community with an array of community training initiatives and ongoing support opportunities, known as the Gaydio Academy.

Over the past year, Gaydio Academy has proudly delivered a series of impactful short-term projects addressing a diverse range of topics.

From delivering return-to-work programs in Brighton and inspiring a youth-focused initiative in Edinburgh, we have engaged with and positively changed over 200 individuals' lives, creating meaningful change in their lives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To work with the existing team to develop our vision and strategy for the Academy programme
To identify suitable grant and contract funding opportunities that fit with our aims and objectives
To write compelling grant bids, responding to the needs of LGBTQ+ people (this will take the majority of your time)
To review the quality of programmes we deliver and see through the implementation of continuousimprovement processes, so we remain relevant and responsive to needs of our participants
Developing opportunities by liaising with funders to assess their requirements and coming up with bespoke projects to meet this
To support the delivery of projects and make sure activity is delivered to specification.
To work with the projects team to assist with project delivery when required
To evaluate reasons for success or rejection and produce a monthly report for the Board of Directors outlining this
To ensure that we meet all reporting requirements
To help raise the profile of the Gaydio Academy programme
To extend the programme to other cities in which Gaydio broadcasts

Key Measure of Success

To increase committed funding yearonyear, including the portion of overheads
To ensure all projects are delivered to time and on budget
To increase the external profile of the Gaydio Academy

Person Specification

Has worked in a position of responsibility with examples of delivering organisational change
Can demonstrate strong personal and team organisation skills
Able to develop ideas that is within Gaydio's capacity to deliver which link to wider development plans
Can demonstrate research skills and develop evidencebased cases.
Has examples of working to deadlines
Evidence of forming good relationships internally and externally
Has an excellent attention to detail
Strives for quality, looking for ways to continually improve
Open and honest, with strong personal integrity
Enthusiastic and persuasive
Able to evidence good numeracy skills
Is willing to undertake training and development as and when required
Can demonstrate understanding of the needs and lifestyles of LGBTQ+ people'''Duties:'''
Research and identify potential grant opportunities for the organization
Prepare and submit grant proposals, including writing compelling narratives and budgets
Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of proposals
Develop and maintain relationships with funders and grantmaking organizations
Assist in the development of fundraising strategies and campaigns

'''Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., English, Communications, Nonprofit Management)
Proven experience in grant writing, preferably in a nonprofit setting
Strong writing skills with the ability to craft persuasive narratives
Excellent research and analytical skills
Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting for grants
Knowledge of grantmaking organizations and funding sources
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Salary:
£27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits: