Fundraiser / Major Donor Fundraising Officer - Rugby, United Kingdom - AWD Recruitment Limited

AWD Recruitment Limited

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Rugby, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Philanthropy Supporter Acquisition Fundraiser / Major Donor Fundraising Officer who is a passionate and exceptional fundraiser with experience of working with trusts or major donors, with exceptional written communication skills is required for a well-established charity based in Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands.

SALARY:
£28,187 - £29,373 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION:
Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week - occasional travel may be required

PLEASE NOTE:
A supporting statement, describing your suitability for this role is required (please ensure it is within the same document as your CV)

JOB OVERVIEW

The organisation is seeking a highly motivated, resilient and driven Philanthropy Supporter Acquisition Fundraiser / Major Donor Fundraising Officer who is a passionate and exceptional fundraiser with experience of working with trusts or major donors, with exceptional written communication skills.

As the Philanthropy Supporter Acquisition Fundraiser / Major Donor Fundraising Officer you will manage and develop a portfolio of high-value supporters and prospects made up of trusts, companies and individual donors.

You will also oversee the development and delivery of the organisation's Small Trust Programme, which generates vital unrestricted funding via a regular appeal.

The Philanthropy Supporter Acquisition Fundraiser / Major Donor Fundraising Officer will also support the wider Partnerships and Philanthropy team with donor research, proposal development, stewardship and relationship management as well as liaison with colleagues in the UK and international offices.

ABOUT YOU

As the Philanthropy Supporter Acquisition Fundraiser / Major Donor Fundraising Officer you will have good knowledge and understanding of fundraising from trusts, foundations and major donors built on a solid comprehension of fundraising principles and legal requirements.

The ability to build relationships with people at all levels is also key to this role informed by excellent research and prospecting skills and underpinned by experience of Microsoft Office and CRM databases, preferably Raiser's Edge.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV with a supporting statement, describing your suitability for the role, as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

Please put your supporting statement within the same document as your CV to ensure that we receive both together.

WHY JOIN?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working - these are just some of the reasons why the organisation is a great place to work.

Their new open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby near to the train station.

In addition, the organisation offers the following benefits:
Flexible working/hours - full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week

Flexible working policy, where flexible working hours are enabled as well as remote working (between 2-3 days per week depending on the role)

27 days holiday in addition to public holidays

A pension scheme that new employees can join from day one of employment - (rules apply) employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%

Life assurance (3 x annual salary)

Bike to Work scheme

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The organisation is an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

They help people find solutions to some of the world's toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality.

They work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy.

And they share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

They're a global change-making group.

The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service.

They combine these specialisms to multiply their impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Previous applicants need not apply

HOW TO APPLY

JOB REF:
AWDO-P10236

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