Fundraising Assistant
Location: Lewes
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum (FTE) (25 hours £16,302 pro rata - £16,900 pro rata)
Hours: 15-25 Hours per week (Working days can be flexible but must be able to work Fridays and some evenings and weekends depending on the event )
Our client s Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.
The Role
Be the first point of contact for their dynamic Fundraising Team, building relationships with donors and corporate partners. Support their fundraisers with impactful research, donor engagement, database management, and exciting event involvement.
- Manage the fundraising inbox and calendar
- Main point of contact for all fundraising enquiries (phone calls, emails, onsite visitors, online forms etc)
- Meet and greet all supporters
- Process incoming funds and thank donors/supporters
- Manage booking out and purchase of fundraising resources.
- Complete prospect and market research
- Schedule and book fundraising team meetings and take minutes
- All administration duties to be done daily
- Keep the Mailchimp and newsletter contacts up to date
- Support the fundraising team in the successful preparation and delivery of fundraising events, bucket collections and talks
- Represent the Foundation at events
- Give excellent customer service during all fundraising events
- Distribute event invitations and coordinate responses
- Source raffle and auction prizes from local businesses.
- Provide research support to all fundraisers including Trust, Corporate, HNWI prospects and market research.
Skills and Qualifications
- GCSE Grade D or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English
- Experience working in a target-based environment
- Demonstrates strong customer care skills and attention to relationships
- Sound record-keeping and administration skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good IT skills, including CRM databases and MS Office applications
- Able to work regular evenings and weekends, which will be recompensated
Other useful skills and experience:
- Experience in a fundraising charity
- Experience using a CRM database
- Good knowledge of data protection
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
Benefits
Discount facilities
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cashplan
Cycle to Work scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellbeing Centre
Death in Service benefit
Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
Onsite Café
Free parking.
Plus, they cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!
To Apply
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