Fundraising Coordinator - Coventry, United Kingdom - Zimbabwe Educational Trust

Description

The role requires someone to be dynamic and a self-starter able to work on their own initiative with mínimal direction.

Whilst maintaining a close working relationship with the Operations Manager you will be required to own duties and run with them, taking responsibility to solve problems and see tasks through to completion.

• Support other fundraising streams where time allows. This may include business giving, high networth individuals, online, events or other funding streams.
• Work with the Operations Manager and partners in Zimbabwe to develop new proposals.
• Work with the Operations Manager and partners in Zimbabwe to develop new budgets.
• Maintain records of possible funders, approaches made, funder preferences and other useful info.
• Perform periodic analysis of opportunities, successes and contribute to fundraising strategies.
• Record terms set by funders to ensure spending and reporting stays in line.
• Continue to encourage supporters to maintain their regular donations and inspire new supporters through relationship development.
• Other duties in support of general operations as required at the time.

• Demonstrably successful fundraising experience.
• Passionate about social justice and the work of ZET and our partners.
• Professional, enthusiastic and proactive to work on own initiative.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, identifying opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to tailor information in compelling ways and towards the needs of varying audiences.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage mutually beneficial relationships.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and timemanagement skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT literacy including MS Word and Internet with intermediate or higher level of MS Excel.
• Languages: English.

• Experience of different methods of charity fundraising.
• Knowledge and understanding of international development.
• Basic budgeting and financial management skills.