Prospect Development Executive
5 days ago
We 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 our data integrity, identifying connections and 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 us identify further high value opportunities.
This role sits within the wider Insight and Development function, the aim of which is to maximise Alzheimer's Research UK's fundraised income and support the charity by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable fundraising.
This means that you will predominantly work with our 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 our 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 we 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 our 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 our 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 we 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 Alzheimer's Research UK.
Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs.
Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
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.
Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2024 , with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 9th December 2024 .
Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business.
Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances.
Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality.
While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised.
We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question.
The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview.
Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page.
You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer's Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity.
Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both.
But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research.
With promising new drugs in clinical trials?that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point.
Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer's Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia.
For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease.
We stand for everyone affected by dementia.
We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises 'World Class' levels of workplace engagement.
This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: · 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer's Research UK
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