We’re hiring

Community Fundraiser (short‑term contract)

Role summary

We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser to lead our efforts in developing, writing, submitting and securing multi‑year funding bids for our community organisation. Working collaboratively with the ET team while identifying new opportunities for long‑term income growth. We are looking to secure multi-year funding bids (15-30k+) for our growing organisation. The funding will support part-time roles for our team, programme scaling, training and facilitation support.

This is a short‑term contract with potential to extend.

How to apply
Please complete the questionnaire and upload a CV here.

  • We are seeking a freelancer to support the Earth Tenders team with fundraising and bid writing. This is remote role and a short-term contract with the potential to extend. If extended, you would be invited to write yourself into the bids you are developing.

    Contract details

    • Rate: £250 per day

    • Total fee: £3,000 (12 days)

    • Duration: 12 days between March - May 2026

    • Location: remote

    • Support us in applying for the following funding opportunities - Arts Council, Paul Hamlyn, National Lottery, Tudor Trust and similar funding institutions that fund food, land and racial justice initiatives

    • Write compelling proposals and multi‑year bids aligned with our mission and purpose

    • The fundraiser will work closely with the co-director to gather information, write bids and manage project budgets 

    • Evidence of securing multiyear grants and or larger funding grants

    • Strong bid‑writing and persuasive communication skills

    • Confidence working both independently and collaboratively with a small team

    • Excellent organisational and time management management abilities

    • Understanding of community development, social impact and racial justice

    • Commitment to anti‑colonial, equitable and inclusive practice

  • Application Process

    • Application deadline: rolling - we’ll review applications until the right candidate is found

    • Interviews: online

    • Shortlisting: selected applicants will be contacted via email and invited to interview

    • References: two references will be required for all applicants invited to interview

    How to apply
    Please complete the questionnaire and upload a CV here.

    Note: please do not rely on artificial intelligence (AI tools) to write your application - we value authenticity and human expression. Please write in your own words.