Fundraising Coordinator

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Fundraising Assistant. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our fundraising efforts to advance our impact in supporting care experienced people.

• Provide administrative support to the Fundraiser, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing correspondence.
• Assist in maintaining donor records, including contact information, donation history, and communication preferences, using a CRM database.
• Process donations, issue acknowledgment letters, and ensure accurate recording of donations in the database.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, including mailings, online fundraising initiatives, and donor appreciation events.
• Conduct research on prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, to identify new funding opportunities and support donor cultivation efforts.
• Support the creation and distribution of fundraising materials, such as appeal letters, newsletters, and social media posts, to engage donors and promote fundraising initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, reports, and other grant-related materials, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
• Generate reports on fundraising activities, donor trends, and campaign outcomes to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to integrate fundraising efforts with other organizational activities and initiatives.
• Work closely with the Fundraiser to develop and implement the charity's fundraising and income development strategy.

• Fundraising expertise
• Ability to build strong and effective working relationships and manage multiple stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• Self-motivated with a solution-focused outlook and can-do attitude
• An effective and enthusiastic team player
• Able to multitask and work to deadlines
• Able to respond sensitively and appropriately to emotional circumstances
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft products
• Experience in a customer service role or charity volunteering experience
• Experience of using a database
• Exceptional research and analytical skills to gather and synthesize information from diverse sources
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality proposals within strict time constraints

The Rees Foundation is a charity that seeks to support those who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care, including those with custodial experience. We understand the importance of having a lifelong support network and aim to help care experienced people thrive in all aspects of their lives at any age. We listen, offer help and guidance, and develop projects that really can make a positive difference.

We deliver learning and development opportunities to public and voluntary sector commissioners, businesses, other agencies, and professionals. We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Fundraising Assistant. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our fundraising efforts to advance our impact in supporting care experienced people.