Fundraising Assistant

Are you a competent administrator who is looking to give something back? Ever thought about working in the third sector, for a charitable organisation? Read on, as we have a Fundraising Assistant opportunity available with our amazing client who are a charity that truly make a difference. What does a Fundraising Assistant do? Provides administrative support to the business development and fundraising team Functions as the first point of contact for all inbound enquiries Processes donations and sends out thanks to supporters Uses a CRM system to maintain accurate contact records Helps with the planning and delivery of events Ensures customer service is always at the highest possible level A successful Fundraising Assistant will: Have excellent people skills, communicate well via email, over the phone and face to face Be passionate about representing a charity, acting as an ambassador for the cause Enjoy problem solving and working on your own initiative Be confident and proficient using Microsoft Office software Continually assess work, to ensure accuracy in the details and look for ways to improve efficiency Enjoy a varied line of work, with enthusiasm to get involved in multiple projects and gain experience Hold a full UK driving licence This role is based at the charity's head office, in Stonehouse, on a full time, Monday-Friday basis. There will be very occasional requirement to attend work events in the evening or at the weekend, with TOIL given. Offering a salary of up to £24,000pa, this is a really great opportunity for someone with a background in administrative work to embark upon a career within the charity sector. Many who enter this sector work within it for the rest of their careers, as it's so rewarding so if you're considering it, don't hesitate, apply now and see where it takes you