Fundraising Research Officer
5 days ago
Summary At the National Trust, we protect and care for places so that people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. We look after the nation’s coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces,ensuring everyone benefits.
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Fundraising Operations team, working closely with fundraising colleagues to raise significant funds for our work. As Fundraising Research Officer, you will be one of the 3-person Portfolio & Prospect ResearchTeam at the very heart of supporting our high-value fundraisers.
The role is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract basis or internal secondment.
Internally this role is known as Prospect Research Officer.
What it's like to work here We are embarking on a new phase of our fundraising strategy with ambitions for significant growth to help ensure that our work in conservation and for nature continues, that everyone feels welcome and enjoys access to our places.
We are passionate about our work and are striving for excellence. The Trust is an exciting, diverse and vibrant place to work, looking after some of country’s most beautiful and interesting places and bringing to life our work and the properties in our care.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will involve travel to our head office to meetwith stakeholders and to carry out work.
What you'll be doing As our Fundraising Research Officer, you'll be responsible for proactively and reactively researching individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, corporates and other organisations to support our ambitious fundraising teams. Working closely with theFundraising Portfolio Manager you will ensure fundraising activity is supported across the Trust with robust research. You'll provide information, biographies and contribute to briefing notes to support meetings, guest lists, proposals and asks as well asconducting due diligence in line with organisational guidance.
You'll support the Fundraising Portfolio Manager to conduct portfolio reviews and to deliver a robust prospect research strategy to generate high-value income from existing and new supporters.
You'll work closely with all fundraising teams both centrally and regionally, and with the corporate partnerships team.
Who we're looking for You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. For this positionwe’re looking for someone who has:
- Knowledge or experience of prospect research and its techniques
- Up to date knowledge of available research tools and experience in using them to collate detailed prospect information
- IT literacy, including Microsoft programmes
- Excellent information management skills and the ability to assess and consolidate information rapidly, identify key points and draw conclusions
- An excellent record keeper, ensuring accurate financial reporting to inform future relationships with donors including report writing and presentations
- A passion for their work, self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and proactivity
**Along with your CV please include a covering letter, outlining how your skills are relevant to the role.**
The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
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