At a glance

Skills

Fundraising events
Fundraising research / Bid writing
Fundraising strategy

Where

London, NW10 7FQ

Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-15 hours or 15-90 hours

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

CIC specialising in Youth & Community, Education, Youth Justice and Social Care sectors.

Key elements of the opportunity:

Proposal development
Proposal Management

What will you be doing?

Take a hands-on role in developing, writing, editing, and formatting high-quality winning bids,
Gain a deep understanding of potential clients’ needs, tender requirements, business operations, and where their needs can be met by Forward Ever Inclusive Education
Work closely with Forward Ever staff to prepare written information on our experience, capabilities, and proposed project approach
Ensure all proposals are proofread, meet tender programme requirements, and align with Forward Ever's bid management standards
Identify and engage with expert contributors and associates as necessary
Work with proposal team members to determine bid writing strategies and manage bid timetables, deadlines, and necessary meetings effectively to ensure timely compelling submissions
Manage bid submission process as necessary
Help to maintain and improve our answer repository on an ongoing basis

What are we looking for?

Bid Writing
Fundraising
Attention to detail and meticulous proofreading
Managing multiple priorities
Organisational & Planning
Good oral and written communication
Assessment, planning, monitoring, reviewing and evaluation
Information Technology

What difference will you make?

We are an experienced but underdeveloped organisation due to a lack of funding and other resources. Having a Volunteer to support us with fundraising is essential for us to deliver much needed services to a range of Marginalised Communities.

This includes

Children & young people known to Social Services
Children & young people in the Youth Justice System
Children & young people struggling within the Education System
Individuals with Mental Health Challenges
Women and Girls exposed to Violence
Members of the LGBTQ+ community

Your help and expertise will enable us to deliver a range of interventions to marginalised communities

such as workshops on:

Emotional Wellbeing

Identity & Authenticity

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Accountability

Civic Duty

Before you apply

"Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience."

Bid Writer Job Description FEIE CIC Final 24.pdf

About Forward Ever Inclusive Education CIC

Causes

Black, asian and minority ethnic groups

Children / families

Education

Health and well being / research and care

Human rights

Social care

Training / employment support

Young people

Organisation type:

Social enterprise

Forward Ever Inclusive Education is a Community Interest Company that specialises in Youth & Community, Education, Youth Justice and Social Care sectors.

Our...

BidWriter/Fundraiser for Marginalised Communities (primarily Youth Focused) Charitable organisation