JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Alumni and Donor Development Intern
Responsible to: Alumni and Donor Development Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Duration: 6 month fixed term contract (possibility of extension)
Grade salary range: £12,204 per annum pro rata
Location: Raleigh Head Office, Westminster, London
Introduction
Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change in sustainable development. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities.
Our work is delivered through young people and is a collaboration between local communities, partners and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, nationalities and life stages. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and governments in Malaysian Borneo, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Nepal and Tanzania. Since our foundation as a charity in 1984, Raleigh volunteers have become a global community of more than 40,000 people committed to building a sustainable future.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The role will provide comprehensive, high quality support to the Alumni and Donor Development Manager with a wide variety of event and general fundraising logistics. This is an exciting opportunity to support passionate former volunteers, and other supporters, to stay involved with Raleigh through fundraising and other activities.
The Alumni and Donor Development Intern will join a Fundraising Team of five, and liaise with teams across the organisation to help coordinate our alumni engagement. A key project will be supporting the preparations for a global conference for Raleigh International alumni. This significant event will take place in London in September.
This internship is a fantastic development opportunity for someone looking to build a career in fundraising, events management, and/or alumni engagement. In addition to individual giving, the role will include exposure to other key fundraising disciplines of trusts / foundations, corporate partnerships and institutional donors. It also offers a valuable chance to gain experience in the sustainable development sector.
Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities
· Assist with thanking alumni and other donors by letter, email or telephone
· Compile and send event and fundraising materials to alumni and other donors
· Prepare project reports for high value and major donors, including alumni
· Research potential fundraising opportunities and events
· Support the preparation of Raleigh International alumni conference including:
o Venue, food and beverages
o Marketing the event
o Ticketing process
o Production and programme
· Update alumni and donor records on our database (training will be given)
· Attend internal meetings to develop ideas for alumni and donor development activities, including monthly Fundraising Team meetings
· Attend meetings and events with Alumni and Donor Development Manager
· Review the success of events and other fundraising activities by contributing to the collation and presentation of results
· Undertake other alumni and/or fundraising tasks and projects as required
Person Specification (Skills and Experience)
Essential
· Enthusiastic, positive and flexible attitude
· Conscientious and well organised
· Excellent administration skills and attention to detail
· High degree of IT literacy, particularly in the use of the Internet for research and Microsoft Office packages
· Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines
· Ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team
· Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including phone manner
· A strong work ethic with a personal commitment to continuing improvement, and pride in the job
· A keen interest in fundraising and/or events management
· Understanding of and commitment to Raleigh International’s values and work
Desirable
· Fundraising and/or event management experience – in an academic, voluntary or professional environment
· Experience of a Raleigh International programme, or similar volunteering
· Understanding of and/or appreciation for sustainable development
· Understanding of social media (Communications and Marketing teams lead)
Other Information
The holiday entitlement is 25 working days per year, plus 8 public holidays.
Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm though staff can vary their start and finish times between 8.00 am – 4.00 pm and 10.00 am – 6.00 pm, although weekend, early morning and evening working required, particularly to liaise with countries globally.
Our Vision – the world we want to see
A global community working to build a sustainable future.
Our Mission – why we exist
To create lasting change through youth
Our Values – how do we behave?
Our staff believe in and live our values.
1. Find the courage:
We find the courage to step out of our comfort zone and create change.
2. Never give up:
We have the grit, determination and resilience to get the job done.
3. Open to discovery:
We are open-minded to trying new things and learn from one another.
4. Act with Integrity:
We act with honesty and respect, and we take responsibility for doing what we say.
5. Create Impact together:
We seek to maximise long-lasting impact in everything we do.
Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults
Raleigh International is committed to ensuring the health, safety, welfare and development of all young people with whom it works regardless of gender, age, stage of development, disability, sexual orientation, religion, culture or ethnicity. All participants who take part in activities organised by us should enjoy taking part in these without fear of harm. We guide all staff and volunteers to show respect for and understanding ofyoung people’s rights and their safety and welfare and by so doing, conduct themselves in a way that reflects our principles.
Anti-Corruption Policy
It is Raleigh International’s policy to conduct organisation business honestly, and without the use of corrupt practices or acts of bribery to obtain or receive an unfair advantage.
Raleigh is committed to ensuring adherence to the highest legal and ethical standards of organisation conduct. This must be reflected in every aspect of the way in which we operate. We must conduct all our dealings with integrity. Bribery and corruption harms the societies in which these acts are committed and prevents economic growth and development.
Any breach of Raleigh’s policy will be regarded as a serious matter and will be dealt with under our disciplinary procedure. In serious cases, it may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.