Develop and secure funding from a diverse range of grant-making bodies, foundations, and trusts to achieve agreed income targets and grow IWA's annual income.

Support the development and delivery of a Grants and Foundations Strategy.

Identify, research and maintain up to date records of existing and potential funders on IWA's CRM system.

Identify and research priority projects for funding within IWA seeking approvals as required.

Liaise with cross-departmental project teams to collate and submit timely applications.

Develop compelling case for support documents and prepare high quality funding applications and proposal for submission. 

Working with various departments, including Finance and Procurement, agree contracts and grant agreements with funders.

Ensure that all impact reporting is completed according to funder requirements and deadlines.

Support other departments with grant and impact management, providing training, guidance and resources to strengthen internal capacity.

Support the wider organisation by answering queries on ad hoc grant opportunities, reporting requests, etc.

Produce both internal and external impact reports, demonstrating the value of grant funding on IWA service delivery.

Work to retain and increase the lifetime value of IWA funders through strong communication and impact reporting demonstrating the importance of their continued support in changing lives.

Keep up to date with trends and emerging opportunities in philanthropy and grant funding.

Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including department heads.

Support the administration of successful grant applications ensuring compliance with funding agreements.

Undertake any other reasonable responsibilities as requested by Head of Fundraising or Director of Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy and Fundraising.