The Regenerative Futures Fund is a co-designed, community-rooted initiative to tackle poverty, racism and climate change in Edinburgh. A pooled fund providing unrestricted long-term funding, and decisions made by residents with lived experience, it is reshaping how funding can empower and transform. The programme was designed between 2022 and 2024, the capacity building phase launched in 2025, and the ten-year programme starts in 2026. Our first Annual Report was published in late 2025.  

Role Overview 
As we enter this new phase, we are seeking a skilled fundraiser to help secure significant philanthropic support for the £15.8m Regenerative Futures Fund. With £9.1m already committed and strong relationships across Scotland and the UK, you’ll play a key role in driving the next phase of growth.

The postholder will secure 5–7 figure gifts from Trusts & Foundations by researching prospects, writing high quality proposals, and stewarding strong funder relationships.

What We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive and skilled fundraiser who can identify and cultivate relationships with trusts and foundations. You’ll be confident researching prospects, managing a pipeline, and developing tailored engagement approaches.

You’ll bring strong writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals, cases for support, and applications that clearly communicate our impact. You’ll also be comfortable gathering project, budget, and outcomes information to strengthen submissions.

Relationship building will be at the heart of your work. You’ll maintain positive, professional connections with funders, acting as their main point of contact for enquiries and updates.

You’ll also support reporting and administration by keeping accurate Salesforce records, contributing to donor communications, and supporting monitoring and evaluation processes.

If you’re an excellent writer and a natural relationship builder with a passion for impactful fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information on the role and how to apply, download the recruitment pack here.

Once you have read this, you can apply here.

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The deadline for applications is 23rd March 2026 at 12noon.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact jane@foundationscotland.org.uk