Trusts and Foundations Assistant

Volunteers deliver meals, tutor students, sort donations and staff the front desk. Since 1971, the organisation has supported adults with developmental disabilities in London through day programs and group homes.

Role overview

Sumacscale Foundation has an opening for a Trusts and Foundations Assistant. Reports to the Director of Development as part of the Institutional Giving team. Our headquarters is in London, and about a third of the team works remotely from other countries. Employment is through our payroll partner in Spain. Salary is paid monthly in euros. You will need to be available during UK office hours, at least until 3:00 PM GMT.

Day to day

• Edit proposals for clarity, length limits and funder guidelines
• Keep a library of boilerplate, attachments and board lists current
• Gather program data, outcomes and stories from program staff
• Prepare federal and state applications through Grants.gov and state portals
• Maintain the grants calendar and track deadlines and requirements
• Track submissions, awards and reports in Raiser's Edge or Salesforce

Skills and experience

• 1-2 years of grant writing experience with a record of funded proposals
• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, nonprofit management or a related field
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Able to build and explain a project budget
• Familiar with Candid, Instrumentl or GrantStation
• Writing samples required

What you get

Rate: €18,500 - €22,000 annually

• Annual salary review
• Two weeks of paid leave at year end
• Wellness allowance
• Public holidays observed per your country
• Paid sick days
• Co-working space stipend

If you are shortlisted, we will reach out to set up a first call.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Sumacscale Foundation.