Fundraising Assistant – Volunteer vacancy

Job Purpose: To provide support and assistance to the Fundraising Manager in all fundraising activities 

Fundraising Assistant – Volunteer Key Responsibilities: 

• To work with and assist the Fundraising Manager with the planning, implementing, and marketing of fundraising activities and events. 
• To build and maintain positive networks with fundraisers, volunteers and supporters, promoting the work of the organisation 
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the work of the organisation, fostering positive relationships with other departments

The postholder will be responsible for the following activities:

• Contribute to the planning, development, and marketing of fundraising activities and participate in specific events and functions as directed
• Assist with the research of potential fundraising opportunities, including new funders, sponsors and donors, using a range of resources
• To ensure all relevant information about supporters and potential supporters is promptly and accurately recorded
• Assist with the creation, production, and distribution of mailings to supporters and potential supporters
• Ensure the database is kept accurate and up-to-date by recording changes, including mailing preferences, address details and financial information
• Support the Trusts & Grants team to record grants application information
• Support Social Media team supplying them with the necessary content
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role

Requirements:

• Demonstrable IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel.
• Strong written, verbal, and oral communication skill
• Clearly evidenced organisational skills, with good attention to detail
• Team player
• A proactive approach, managing own workload and working to deadlines
• Good research and information management skills
• An understanding of the charity sector and/or fundraising
• Flexibility in working practices and working hours

Ongoing Fundraising training will be provided.

Employer: Axis Educational Trust

Industry: Education

Employment type: Volunteer

Work hours: 4-8 hours weekly. Flexible

Job location: Axis branches. Head office located at: 16-17 Grand Arcade, London, N12 0EH

Date posted: 2022-04-19

Valid through: Multiple candidates are required, hence, position is open until 2023-04-20.