Description

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a world-class marine research charity with a vision to realise a healthy and sustainable ocean through the delivery of impactful, cutting-edge environmental and social science.

As global environmental challenges escalate, there has never been a greater need for PML’s research. Our scientists are uncovering how marine systems function, what happens when they are perturbed and what society can do to manage them in a sustainable way. We have an excellent track record in delivering highly cited science with real-world impact. For example, our research has led to international policy to address ocean acidification, legislation banning the production of microplastic beads in several countries, and the designation of marine protected areas covering over 600,000 km2 around the globe. Our scientists are currently developing innovative solutions that can contribute to addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, marine pollution, human health, and other challenges.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join PML and contribute to achieving our vision through philanthropic fundraising. Three years ago, our Board of Trustees made a strategic investment to develop philanthropic fundraising to diversify our income, which is primarily from government research grants. We have been successful, having secured almost £3 million in philanthropic funding since then. The Board has now approved a further investment to implement a strategy to strengthen our philanthropic fundraising, and this new post is an important part of that strategy.

We seek a skilled fundraiser with experience in raising funds from trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals and/or corporates, who is motivated by our vision and mission.

Overall purpose of the role

To support the growth of income to PML from philanthropic funders, focusing on trusts and foundations, and supporting fundraising from major donors and corporates.

Accountable to

PML’s Fundraising Development Officer.

Responsibilities

• Prospect research
  • Develop a high degree of awareness of PML’s work, achievements and funding needs
  • Research prospective funders via funding directories, online research, and networking
  • Liaise with funders to obtain information about funding opportunities
  • Alert colleagues to funding opportunities
• Develop compelling funding proposals
  • Conduct desk research to gather information in support of funding proposals
  • Organise and facilitate project planning meetings and proposal writing workshops with colleagues and partners.
  • Contribute to writing and editing funding proposals
  • Support the preparation of project budgets
• Cultivate relationships with donors
  • Work with the Fundraising Development Officer to build relationships with funders
• Other duties
  • Maintain records on funders and proposals
  • Ensure all fundraising activities are carried out in accordance with the Fundraising Code of Practice and relevant regulations such as GDPR

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Name:PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY

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