Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Advisor

The Dioceses of Derby and Southwell & Nottingham are committed to becoming greener, net zero carbon dioceses as they respond to the fifth mark of mission, to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. The post-holder will collaborate with existing and yet-to-be-appointed officers within a new buildings for mission team within the Department Mission, Evangelism & Parish Revitalisation (Diocese of Derby) to support, enable, and release resources to empower churches, schools, and other Christian communities to cherish creation through the reduction/ elimination of their carbon footprint. The role of Fundraising Advisor will be vital in resource gathering; they will support parishes, schools & DBF Housing departments as well as the NZC Working Group in identifying and securing funds in a professional and coordinated manner. The post holder will work equally across both dioceses.,

• Lead, in collaboration with the respective Programme Managers for each diocese, on seeking
funding sources to continue NZC implementation during and beyond the current funding period.
• Manage funding opportunities tracker for each area of de-carbonisation; these include churches,
schools & houses.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key funders.
• Research charitable trusts and foundations whose criteria match the NZC aims and activities to
identify potential funding opportunities.
• Promote potential funding sources throughout both Dioceses.
• Support respective Communications teams in the telling of good news stories involving the
successful securing of grant funding,
• Support the preparation of high-quality, tailored applications within the guidelines and parameters
the donor sets.
• Work with the respective programme managers to provide updates to funders (as appropriate).
• Appropriately track grant income to provide quarterly reporting to the Programme Manager.
• Engage with the National NZC Programme Team to learn of opportunities and share best practice.
The postholder will support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the Dioceses. The post is open to either lay or ordained applicants Closing date for application forms is the 17th November 2024