Corporate Marketing, International and Development Services

JOB 7

Corporate Marketing, International and Development Services

Job Description

Job Title:Development Research Officer

Grade:4

Job Family:Administrative

Work Base:Chelmsford

Hours of Work:Fulltime

Responsible to:Head of Development & Alumni Relations

Responsible for:No direct line management responsibility

Relationships and Contacts:Development & Alumni Relations team

Colleagues

External stakeholders and organisations

Job Purpose:To provide research, analysis and recommendationsto substantially increase the pool of fundraising prospects, maximising the opportunity for successful approaches among those who may wish to support AngliaRuskinUniversity.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Proactively execute research to identify, evaluate and recommend a pool of high net worth prospective donorswho might be interested in the work of Anglia Ruskin and make recommendations for relevant approaches.

1. Work with the Development Manager (Trusts & Corporates) to identify appropriate trusts, foundations and corporations who may be interested in our work.

1. Provide research and analysis of biographical, philanthropic, professional and financial information of individuals, company and foundation donors and prospects.

1. Prepare written profiles of top level major prospects and qualified lists of potential supporters to support the cultivation of individuals.

1. Prepare high quality, reports, briefings or presentations as required.

1. Undertake ethical screening on new prospective supporters prior to the solicitation process, interpreting and presenting summary evidence concisely to the Head of Development & Alumni Relations.

1. Monitor news and track existing donors and prospective donors and prepare alerts for their key events.

1. Alert the Head of Development & Alumni Relations of any red flags in the ethical screening of prospective and current donors as soon as possible.

1. Act as the main contact within the Development team for best practice on conducting due diligence and ethical screening, providing support to senior members of Anglia Ruskin, as required.

1. Perform quantitative analysis, including income, assets, liabilities and giving patterns to determine each prospect’s potential and propensity to give.

1. Prepare summary biographies for event guest lists when required.

1. Develop relationships with colleagues internally to ensure co-ordination and communication about potential approaches across campus and ensure research supports Anglia Ruskin’s strategic fundraising priorities.

1. Assist with the processing of donations and the handling cash and cheques, following appropriate finance procedures for the safe and timely deposit of monies.

1. Undertake opportunities for cross-working with other members of Development & Alumni Relations as and when required, supporting their initiatives.

1. Maintain awareness of industry developments and best practice in fundraising activities, undertaking training as required.

1. Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may be reasonably required, commensurate with your grade.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is normal University practice to review periodically job descriptions to ensure that they are relevant to the job currently being performed, and to incorporate any changes which have occurred or are being proposed. The review process is carried out jointly by manager and employee and you are therefore expected to participate fully in such discussions. In all cases, it is our University’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but where it is not possible to reach agreement, our University reserves the right to make reasonable changes to your job description which are commensurate with your grade after consultation with you.

October 2012
Corporate Marketing, International and Development Services

Development Research Officer

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

• Degree (qualifications below degree level will be considered if applicants can demonstrate relevant experience and evidence of continuing professional development in an appropriate area of activity.)

• Relevant experience in conducting complex prospect research and reporting findings
• Writing effective proposals
• Knowledge of a wide range of online research tools
• Working with databases e.g. extracting information and reports
• Working in a busy office environment.

• Experience in the charity or Higher Education sector
• Experience of having worked in a fundraising environment
• Experience of Wealth Engine
• Experience of using Raisers’ Edge

• Able to prioritise own workload to meet agreed deadlines
• Confidentiality and ethical gathering of information
• Familiarity with the Data Protection Act 1998
• Ability to extract and communicate key information effectively orally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems and think laterally
• Able to handle a heavy workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Numerate
• Computer literate and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft applications

• Knowledge of, and interest in the UK Higher Education sector
• Some experience of project management

• Creative and proactive approach
• Self-driven and able to work effectively on own initiative
• Strong team player and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Organized and reliable
• Customer focussed

• Willing and able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as necessary
• Willingness to travel within the UK
• Committed to equality and diversity
• Committed to our Health and Safety policies and procedures

October 2012