Fundraising Research Executive - London, United Kingdom - Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career within prospect research?

We are looking for a Fundraising Research Executive to support the growth of major giving at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity.

The dynamic role will include responsibility for identifying significant fundraising opportunities for the Philanthropy team as well as providing key support to the Corporate Partnerships and Special Events teams to help drive wider high value income generation.

The role will encompass all aspects of fundraising research and prospect management, from the identification and qualification of major donors and volunteers, to the production of biographies and network maps to support engagement and solicitation, corporate pitches and event management.

You will also support and deliver essential due diligence practises - assessing and escalating reputational risk or moral and ethical concerns.

As the hospital and GOSH Charity are embarking on an exciting and ambitious 10-year strategy that includes one of the biggest capital appeals in our history, this position represents a fantastic career opportunity.

If you're a curious individual with an enthusiasm and flair for research, we would love to hear from you

About the team
The team is comprised of a Senior Fundraising Research Manager and a Fundraising Researcher.

They are a much valued and high-performing outfit based within the Philanthropy team, who raise funds for GOSH Charity from high net-worth individuals and charitable foundations, including a significant number of £1 million + donations.

The Fundraising Research team also provides due diligence and bespoke research for the charity, particularly for Corporate Partnerships and Special Events.

About You

You will be a bright, creative and tenacious individual, who has the capability to produce high quality research and analysis for influential volunteer and appeal boards and won't be phased by tight deadlines.

You will have strong research skills and an awareness of trends in wealth and philanthropy as well as hot topics affecting wider society.

In return, you'll get to work in a supportive and highly motivated team and receive training in fundraising research, due diligence and GDPR, as well as access to a range of business and information tools, including Factiva, RepRisk, Eikon and Fame.

Specifically, you will have:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high attention to detail
An interest in Philanthropic donors and trusts and foundations
Proven analytical and research skills and an ability to assess information rapidly from a variety of sources
An enterprising attitude, bringing new ideas and showing drive to develop and innovate research processes
An understanding of how companies are structured and their approach to corporate social responsibility.
An awareness of the principles of due diligence

About the Charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses.

And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children - and change the world.

This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential.

Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can't help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities.

Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital and our Trustees have just agreed an ambitious new fundraising strategy as well as having committed to building a new Children's Cancer Centre, to open in 2027.

A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

We offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

How to Apply

Closing date: 9am on 23 February 2023

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