To provide administrative assistance to the Fundraising Manager alongside other volunteers, if applicable. The role will aid the effectiveness of the department, enabling Daybreak to capitalise on available funding opportunities aligned with its strategy.

Main activities and projects

• Researching and identifying funding opportunities suitable for Daybreak
• Updating, maintaining, and monitoring an MS Excel Trusts & Grants database
• Preparing and sending funding letters, where suitable
• Generalised research to assist in application developments
• Proof-reading and editing funding applications and/or letters

Task assignments would be discussed with the Fundraising Manager to suit skills and desire to gain experience, alongside availability. We recognise the value in having a sense of ownership over tasks, and therefore we would welcome someone who can offer regular support and is happy to take responsibility for one or more tasks on an ongoing basis.

Time commitments

We welcome any time that volunteers can offer. However, we anticipate most tasks requiring 2-4 hours per week. This role would be remote.

Skills & Experience

• Intermediate skills in Excel and Word; the role is focused on helping manage a database and collaborating on documents. Experience in using both packages via Sharepoint to collaborate with others. 
• Understanding of fundraising via Trusts & Grants; identification of opportunities aligned with brief.
• Researching skills and experienced in data capture, collection and summarising. 
• Self-motivation, time-management, and reliability