High Value Fundraising Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Job Title

High Value Fundraising Assistant

Base

Hybrid Working, with offices in Knowsley & Barton

Working Hours

35 hours per week (Agile working 7.00am - 7.00pm)

Salary

£30,883 per annum

Contract

14 months

As our High Value Fundraising Assistant, you'll manage relationships with smaller corporate supporters and charitable trusts, ensuring they receive excellent stewardship and support throughout their fundraising journey. You'll also help coordinate donor visits, fundraising events and supporter communications, while maintaining accurate CRM records and supporting wider fundraising operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of smaller corporate supporters, providing outstanding stewardship and fundraising support
• Support charitable trust and foundation applications for grants under £10,000
• Coordinate donor visits, fundraising events and supporter meetings
• Conduct prospect and donor research to identify new fundraising opportunities
• Assist with supporter communications, mailings and fundraising materials
• Manage payroll giving administration with external providers
• Support stewardship activity including impact reports, proposals, donor updates and fundraising materials
• Maintain and champion accurate CRM usage and data compliance across the team
• Produce fundraising reports and support data analysis activity
• Provide general administrative support including meeting coordination, minute taking and updating work management systems

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and passionate about supporting charitable fundraising activity.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, operations or fundraising support role
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience coordinating meetings, events or logistics
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

Additional Advantages

• Experience within the charity or fundraising sector
• Knowledge of Donorfy, Canva or Asana
• Experience conducting research or supporting fundraising campaigns

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required
• Some evening and weekend work may be required to support fundraising events
• A genuine passion for the charity's mission is essential