At a glance

Skills

Database / CRM development
Fundraising events
Fundraising research / Bid writing
Fundraising strategy
Business advice / analysis
Data analysis

Where

Rochester, ME1 2NU

Mainly at home

Travel limit? Volunteers should live no more than 25 miles away from the office.

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week Flexible, ad hoc eg. 5-10 hours per week. Most remote but there is an option to work onsite at the office in Rochester.

Deadline

04 Jun 2025

We are looking for a volunteer to support our fundraising efforts by researching funding opportunities and helping to organise grant applications. This role is ideal for someone with strong research and organisational skills.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

Research and identify grant and trust funding opportunities that align with HOLG’s mission and activities.
Compile key information about each funding opportunity, including deadlines, eligibility criteria, application questions, and funder priorities, in a structured format.
Assist in reviewing and prioritising potential funding opportunities based on suitability for HOLG.
Organise and archive past grant applications, ensuring a structured and accessible digital filing system.
Support the team by keeping funding research up to date and easy to access for future applications.
Collaborate with finance/fundraising staff to ensure grant research aligns with fundraising priorities.

What are we looking for?

Strong research and analytical skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.
Proficiency in using spreadsheets, online databases, and digital filing systems.
Interest in fundraising and nonprofit grant processes (previous experience a plus but not essential!).
Passion for HOLG’s mission and supporting bereaved children and families.

What difference will you make?

You will be helping a children's bereavement charity to keep running and providing a free service to support bereaved families and children who live in Kent.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be contact directly for an informal chat.

About Holding On Letting Go

Causes

Children / families

Counselling / advice

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity

Holding On Letting Go helps bereaved children and their families throughout the whole of Kent. We offer a bereaved child a place on one of our bereavement support weekends where we can give them...

Grant and Trusts Researcher Volunteer