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    Senior Fundraising Officer - Providence, United States - ShareAction

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    ShareAction Providence, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Company Description


    We are at a pivotal moment: the climate and biodiversity crises are deepening, and inequalities are even more marked in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    The global investment system has an oversized impact on many of these global challenges. We want to make sure that impact is positive. At ShareAction we work with investors, policymakers and individuals to unleash the positive potential of the investment system. We aim to build a world where our financial system serves our planet and its people.
    Team
    ShareAction is widely recognised as a thought leader in the field of responsible investment (RI).

    The organisation has grown rapidly in the last three years, more than doubling in size, and expanding our impact and reach significantly.

    With this growth comes the exciting challenge of managing our increasing number of high value funding partnerships while continuing to grow.

    Our Fundraising Team is formed of several fundraising strands, an established grants programme, a digital fundraising stream raising income from the public, and a philanthropy team working with individuals.

    We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Officer to join us to support our exciting fundraising initiatives.
    Position

    What you'll do

    (key responsibilities)

    Reporting to the Senior Fundraising Manager, you will be instrumental in supporting our Fundraising team across; Trusts & Foundations, Major Donors and Individual Giving.

    In assisting with the coordination of the fundraising portfolio, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
    Leading on the delivery of 2 x Individual Giving appeals per year (Big Give);
    Leading on our Gift Aid management for all donors;
    Monitoring our team inbox, online and postal donations and ensuring a high level of donor care is maintained, including thanking and being the first point of contact for individual donor enquiries;
    Maintaining up-to-date supporter records on our database and identifying opportunities to improve processes for tracking relationships and capturing data on our progress;
    Prospect Research for trusts, foundations, statutory funders, as well as major donors identified by the team;
    Acting as the Relationship Manager for a small pipeline of Trust and Foundations;
    Assisting in the planning, administration and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events;
    Assisting in regular reporting and updates to both staff and funders;
    Working with our Finance team to track donation payments, process invoices etc;
    Supporting the Senior Fundraising Manager and the Communications team in the online planning, administration and analysis of Individual Giving Programmes;
    Supporting with copywriting and pulling information together to share with funders;
    Support with management of donation platforms;
    Other ad-hoc administrative duties as and when required.
    The bullet points listed are not exhaustive and may not include all possible duties, qualifications, or expectations.

    The company may have additional requirements or policies that are not explicitly stated in the job description but are essential to performing the job successfully.

    Requirements

    What you'll bring to the team

    This is an important role for our organisation, and we're looking for a dynamic and creative individual to help us unlock the next chapter of our growth.

    You'll be comfortable managing relationships, you will be experienced in effectively supporting a fundraising team and be able to demonstrate excellent planning, management and organisational abilities.

    You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
    Experience of relationship management within a fundraising team (preferably Philanthropy or Individual Giving), or within a client facing role;
    Experience in donor care or customer service;
    Enthusiasm for ShareAction's aims and objectives;
    Experience in general administration, ideally within a fundraising team;
    Experience in fundraising, grant writing or in a Marketing/Comms role;
    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders;
    Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, including accurate and persuasive writing and presentation skills;
    Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines;
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software tools such as Salesforce (our Customer Relationship Management software);
    Knowledge of fundraising best practices, processes, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
    Experience in setting up, managing and reporting on grants;
    Experience in events organisation and administration;
    An understanding and passion for the role of the investment system in driving positive change in corporate behaviour.
    Knowledge of fundraising best practices, processes, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

    Other information

    What we will do for you

    Joining our team gives you the opportunity to work in a friendly, dynamic environment, where initiative and flexibility are valued.

    As our Senior Fundraising Officer, we will support you to develop and thrive to be the best you can be.

    Working with ShareAction will offer you the opportunity to achieve significant personal impact in one of the most respected and exciting organisations in the responsible investment space.

    ShareAction seeks to offer all its employees an exceptional working experience with opportunities to develop existing and new skills, applying them in ways that help change the world for the better.

    You will be challenged but also supported to succeed within a friendly, high performing and highly motivated team.

    You'll benefit from a highly supportive work environment, with a focus on equality, employee wellbeing and mental health (such as trained Mental Health First Aiders).

    You'll have access to internal and external training opportunities, from formal training courses to informal 'lunch & learn' sessions with visiting speakers.

    We'll also provide you with any training you may need to use our systems.
    The Fundraising team typically work together in the office once per month, this would be our preferred minimum attendance. Several members of the team go into the office weekly.
    The wider organisation also holds strategy days throughout the year usually within London.
    The ShareAction teams enjoy hybrid working, splitting their time between home and our office. You'll have access to a modern, flexible office space in central London and regular social events with colleagues.

    Contract type:
    Permanent

    Who it reports to:
    Senior Fundraising Manager
    (We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)

    Deadline for applications:

    9 a.m. on Monday 20 May

    Interview dates:


    First stage interviews (online) between 5th and 12th June; second stage interviews , which are likely to be in-person at our office in London, if possible, will be held between 13th and 18th June.


    ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries.

    We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and so if you are not 100 per cent sure that you meet all the requirements but believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and use the application questions to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.

    We also actively encourage staff to consider flexible working arrangements, recognising that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance and productivity, and reduce stress.

    Therefore we want to support our employees to achieve a better balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning and other interests.

    We are committed to agreeing any flexible working arrangements, provided that the needs and objectives of both the organisation and the employee can be met.

    Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need.

    We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

    Please note that as part of the induction process, you will be expected to attend the London office in person during your first week in post, to cover items including Health & Safety, IT set-up, Office Orientation and Team member introductions.

    ShareAction's London office is based in vibrant Aldgate and a short walk from Aldgate East underground.

    Remote working will remain the norm for many ShareAction staff, with office space available as described in London for those who wish to use it.

    Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions, we are unable to hire anyone that isn't already living in the UK. Due to our size, we are unable to sponsor visas.

    Please be aware that when shortlisting we are looking for a sense of a candidate's unique voice and individual experience, especially if you are using generative AI tools as part of your drafting process.

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