Fundraising & Database Officer - London, United Kingdom - Sickle Cell Society

Description

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday


Salary:
£29,500 - £31.000(Plus NI & Pension)


Closing Date :17 March


Contract:
Permanent


Responsible for:
Supporting the delivery of the fundraising strategy as a whole with emphasis on Community Fundraising and CRM management. If necessary, extensive online training available to suit ability.


Location:

The Sickle Cell Society, 54-56 Station Road, London, NW10 4UA - Flexible work considered with at least one day (Monday or Wednesday) at Head Office in Willesden Junction.

Job Purpose:

To assist the Fundraising Manager in the delivery of The Sickle Cell Society's (SCS) Fundraising Strategy and on-going development to achieve its fundraising priorities and targets.

An exciting and varied role we are seeking a strong team player, and someone with the confidence and initiative to help develop and grow charitable income.

The post holder will be someone with the enthusiasm to want to learn and get things done.

The post-holder will work closely with the Fundraising Manager, and wider team to provide an engaging supporter journey and timely, efficient donor care to existing and new supporters for the Society.

Responsible for helping the team meet our agreed income targets; the post-holder will be keen on developing its Fundraising career and interested in expanding its use of CRM databases, data management and the production of reports for effective donor stewardship.

You will be responsible for the membership and donors' database (Raiser's Edge) keeping up to date and reporting back on results, whilst ensuring data compliance and implementation of data.

You will be highly proficient in the use of business IT systems in particular Microsoft Excel to analyse data, and you will also have at least one year's experience, or equivalent, in producing detailed and insightful reports.

A natural self-starter, with a 'can-do' attitude, you will enjoy playing an integral role in supporting the Fundraising Manager with the on-going development and growth of fundraising across income streams such us: celebratory giving, challenge events, community fundraising and corporate payroll giving initiatives.

You will also liaise with colleagues to identify fundraising opportunities that might arise through their project work. These opportunities might be fulfilled through volunteers.

The post-holder will be a confident communicator and collaborator with proven relationship building and creative and innovative fundraising skills.

You will also support the development of our fundraising communications, monitoring performance across all channels driving best practice and income growth.

You will generate and develop engagement through Facebook by producing e-marketing fundraising communications and be responsible for your own copywriting, including thanking our wonderful donors via the most appropriate communication channels.

This varied role will give you the opportunity to further your fundraising skills across a broad range of income generating activities as well as build strong, professional relationships to benefit the SCS' charitable objectives.

The post-holder will also be proactive seeking out new initiatives and market trends in fundraising across the UK charitable sector.

About the Sickle Cell Society (SCS)

The Sickle Cell Society (SCS) is the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder. We provide information, advice and support to enable people to improve their overall quality of life. Approximately 15,000 people in the UK have a sickle cell disorder. These inherited conditions predominantly affect people of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage; and to a lesser extent people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Central/South American heritage. This inherited blood condition causes the collapse (sickling) of red blood cells, reducing their capacity to carry oxygen around the body. This causes acute anaemia and extreme pain as cells cannot pass freely around the body. Regular blood transfusions are often required to keep people well. A high proportion of our client group also suffer disability relating to stroke, or damage to vital organs which can lead to organ failure. We assist and enable people living with SCD to realise their full potential whilst successfully managing the challenges they face in living with this potentially life-limiting condition.


We are a small, friendly and closely knit team of 12 skilled and highly committed staff (9 part-time / 3 full-time) and over 30 active volunteers. As such we are really seeking someone with a 'can-do' attitude who is passionate about using their common sense, initiative, knowledge and fundraising skills to help our Fundraising Manager to fulfil our fundraising strategy and promote growth.


Key Responsibilities:


1.1. Individual Giving

• Support the Fundraising Manager to develop and i