Prospect Development Executive

3 days ago


Great Abington, United Kingdom Fill My Vacancy Full time

Our Client is looking to hire a Prospect Development Executive.

They are the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, with a vision to end the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. To bring an end to the UK’s leading cause of death and bring hope to the millions affected by the condition they must continueto accelerate this growth.

They have a full-time vacancy for an Executive to join the Prospect Development team (the team currently consists of one Manager and two Officers). This role will focus on providing information on prospects, improving their data integrity, identifying connectionsand supporting the team. The team takes a data driven approach to fundraising, ensuring that information is centrally logged and can be used in the future to help them identify further high value opportunities.

This role sits within the wider Insight and Development function, the aim of which is to maximise their fundraised income and support the charity by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable fundraising. This means that you will predominantly workwith their Philanthropy and Corporate functions but will be positioned to work collaboratively across the whole organisation.

**Main duties and responsibilities of the role**:

- Undertake detailed research on prospects and donors in order to increase their knowledge of potential donors and to increase the likelihood for a successful fundraising ask.
- Be proactive and creative in identifying new potential donors and be able to present findings to fundraising colleagues.
- Be agile in responding to ad-hoc requests as required, ensuring they are equipped to act on new fundraising opportunities.
- Gather and disseminate information about relevant supporter networks and peer links to colleagues in order to support fundraising activities, including through their fundraising events.
- Provide administrative support to the team (helping with process documentation, booking regular meetings etc).
- Work with other teams to share expertise and knowledge about prospect research techniques.
- Effectively manage and prioritise your busy and varied workload.

**Partnership Working**
- Proactively build partnerships across the Fundraising Department and with other teams.
- Act as an ambassador for the team in interactions across the whole organisation.
- Be committed to best practice, constantly seeking improvements in their operations.

**Information Management**
- Learn to use databases to identify new prospects and opportunities.
- Ensure accurate record keeping of prospects on the fundraising database, being mindful of the GDPR.
- Store information appropriately, with sources and in a clear and retrievable format.

**What they are looking for**:

- Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Research experience.
- Experience of working with databases.
- Understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality.
- Experience of writing detailed reports suitable for all levels of management.
- Ability to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Work well as part of a team, but proactive and can work independently.
- A confident and friendly manner.
- Creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness to identify opportunities.
- Willingness to learn and adaptability.
- Highly motivated and naturally inquisitive.
- Understanding and awareness of the bigger picture.
- A commitment to the ethos and goals of theirs.

**Additional Information**:
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Their Office: Their office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abingdon, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

**Salary**: Circa £22,500 per annum, plus benefits.

**About Them**:
They are the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by their passionate scientists and supporters, they’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisationswho can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, they were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For. They were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies,recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.



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