Application Guide

How to Apply for Part time Global Trust Fundraiser

at Third Solutions

🏢 About Third Solutions

Third Solutions is a passionate international development charity dedicated to global collaboration for lasting social impact. What makes them unique is their focus on innovative development initiatives and their remote, small-team structure that allows for meaningful contributions from each member. Someone might want to work here to join a mission-driven organization where they can directly influence funding for transformative projects worldwide.

About This Role

This part-time Global Trust Fundraiser role involves securing funding from major foundations by managing the complete grant lifecycle from lead identification to closeout. The role is impactful because you'll be directly responsible for developing compelling proposals that fund innovative development initiatives, while building and maintaining executive relationships with global donors. You'll also represent the charity at events and oversee volunteer teams.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching new global foundation opportunities, drafting tailored grant proposals for innovative development initiatives, and having virtual meetings with program officers from major foundations. You'd also coordinate with the small remote team on strategy and potentially oversee volunteer teams for fundraising events, all while managing ongoing grant reporting and relationship maintenance.

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🎯 Who Third Solutions Is Looking For

  • Has senior-level fundraising experience specifically from an NGO, charity, or similar organization (not corporate fundraising)
  • Possesses an extensive existing network of senior executives at major global foundations (not just local or regional contacts)
  • Has proven experience managing the complete grant lifecycle including application, reporting, and closeout processes
  • Can demonstrate a track record of securing significant funding from trust and foundation sources (not just individual donors or events)

📝 Tips for Applying to Third Solutions

1

Quantify your fundraising achievements specifically with trust/foundation sources (e.g., 'secured £X from Y foundation for Z initiative')

2

Explicitly mention your existing network of senior executives at major global foundations by naming specific organizations if possible

3

Highlight experience with innovative development initiatives, not just general charity work

4

Demonstrate remote work discipline and experience managing complete grant lifecycles independently

5

Tailor your application to show understanding of Third Solutions' global collaboration approach rather than local/national focus

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with global foundation fundraising and existing executive relationships', 'Examples of managing complete grant lifecycles from application to closeout', "How your approach aligns with Third Solutions' focus on innovative development and global collaboration", 'Your ability to work effectively in a remote, small-team environment while taking ownership of fundraising outcomes']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Third Solutions' specific innovative development initiatives and their global impact
  • → Major global foundations that fund international development work (like Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, etc.)
  • → The charity's collaboration model and how they work with partners worldwide
  • → Current trends in trust/foundation funding for international development

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your most successful trust/foundation grant application from identification to closeout
2 Describe your existing network of senior executives at major global foundations and how you'd leverage it for Third Solutions
3 How would you approach building relationships with program officers for innovative development initiatives?
4 What strategies would you use to tailor proposals to different global foundation priorities?
5 How do you manage remote collaboration with a small team while overseeing volunteer teams?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing on individual donor or corporate fundraising experience without emphasizing trust/foundation expertise
  • Applying with a generic cover letter that doesn't address global foundation networks or innovative development
  • Failing to demonstrate remote work experience or ability to manage complete grant lifecycles independently

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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