Job title: Development Assistant (Major Donors)

Location: 61a Great Suffolk Street, SE1 0BU

Department:Development

Reporting to:Development Manager (Major Donors)

Direct reports:None

To be successful in this role you will already be experienced in providing administrative & event support. You will have experience of usingcustomer relationship management databases and prospect research to develop donor journeys. You will have good analytical skills and the ability to summarise relevant information quickly, accurately and in a concise format.

Main purpose of role

To develop and maintain the major donor pipeline and identifyprospective donors, working closely with the Development Manager.To undertake proactive research and administration support to include Raiser’s Edge record keeping and supporter correspondence.To work with committees to organise fundraising events.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Pipeline development – prospect research to support donor journeys for existing supporters and to identify potential prospects and manage the appropriate Raiser’s Edge records (including reporting)
  • Supporter journey – Work with fundraising teams and, where appropriate, colleagues across the organisation to identify and research key individuals and partners who can influence and support the Charity’s work
  • To play a key role in planning & organising cultivation and stewardship events including Vice President lunches
  • To support & nurture high-value fundraising committees (including, not restricted to, the Friends of Muscular Dystrophy Manchester committee and Young Q Trust) and where appropriate, to help with relevant events
  • With the support of the Development Manager, to take the lead on the donor stewardship programme; including thanking of gifts, development of communications and identification of appropriate activities and events
  • To provide financial management support including restriction of donations as appropriate, reconciliation of management accounts, maximising gift aid claims
  • To work with the events team to identify potential major donor prospects amongst event participants, their supporters and event attendees, collating accurate information for use in donor profiling.
  • To support the Chief Executive, Director of Development and Development Manager with donor approaches, offering relevant helpwith donor communications
  • To keep up to date with developments in the charity sector; monitor sector trends and opportunities and attend external training as appropriate.
  • To carry out any other reasonable tasks assigned as required

Person Specification

Education and knowledge
Educated to degree level or equivalent / Desirable
Experience
Experience in an officer level role either in the voluntary or relevant corporate/commercial sector / Essential
Experience of undertaking prospect research using online and other research/ information tools / Desirable
Experience of using the Raiser’s Edge database / Desirable
Experience of major donor pipeline management and donor journey planning / Desirable
Experience of event management / Desirable
Working with senior volunteers / committees / Desirable
Skills
Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce accurate and relevant research documents / Essential
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work proactively / Essential
Ability to think creatively and to make connections / Essential
Self motivated with a systematic, consistent and methodical approach to work / Essential
Ability to analyse and present information effectively / Essential
Attention to detail; high degree of accuracy / Essential
Ability to prioritise tasks and work flexibly to meet deadlines / Essential
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work appropriately in all situations / Essential
Excellent proven research skills / Essential
Personal qualities
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and a positive attitude / Essential
Tact, diplomacy and an ability to maintain confidentiality / Essential
Positive and flexible attitude to work / Essential
Highly organised and efficient / Essential

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