Senior Fundraising Operations & Prospect Development Executive
£30- £40k per annum plus competitive reward and benefit package
37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working from home and in the London Office
London, NW1 1BU – dependent on location
Are you an experienced prospect research professional who’s passionate about working with fundraising teams to improve processes and ways of working? Here at Sue Ryder we are looking for a self-starter to join us in blended role which support our fundraising operations development work and delivers our prospect research function.
If this sounds like you, come and join our team and contribute to the incredible work that we do across Sue Ryder.
The Senior Fundraising Operations & Prospect Development Executive sits within our busy and growing Supporter Experience, Data and Insight Team and reports to the Fundraising Operations Development Manager. Working collaboratively with the other Senior Executives in the team, you will be a key member of our SEDI Management Team delivering on key priorities.
You will be responsible for:
• Supporting the implementation and management of Sue Ryder’s world-class fundraising operations model and working with our internal teams to review and improve key processes and policies which support our fundraising activities.
• Support our High-Value fundraising, both at a National and Community level, by providing prospect research and insight and overseeing all the processes for management of this activity.
Key skills and Knowledge
• An understanding of the role of fundraising operations within a charity environment.
• Be proficient in using relationship management databases and an understanding of data management best practice, preferably some previous experience in using CRMs
• Knowledge of prospect research strategies, specialist tools and techniques within a fundraising context.
• Experience in identifying and qualifying potential new high-value funding prospects, including major donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and proactive individual to take the next step in advancing their career. We appreciate this role is looking for a range of experience and knowledge and would encourage you to apply even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria outlined. We are also happy to provide more detail about the role to anyone that is interested in applying.
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- EAP support scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 31st July
Interview date: TBC
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