Major Gifts Administrator, London Arts and Cultural organisation, temp role for 1 to 3 months initially, £15.40 per hour plus holiday pay
Leading Arts and cultural organisation needs a Major Gifts Administrator for a varied temp role supporting the Major Gifts team. This is a fascinating role requiring first class administration skills, the ability to draft letters and emails with crystal clear business English and excellent interpersonal skills. You will have plenty of contact with Major Donors so will need to be able to communicate with Senior Stakeholders at all levels. If you have fundraising Administration that would be useful and if you have used Raiser’s Edge or other database experience that would be preferred.
Responsibilities will include:
- Producing draft reports on projects which have major donor funding to meet set deadlines
- Sourcing information assisting the Major Gifts Managers and Head of Team in preparation of fundraising proposals and applications
- Researching new individual major donor prospects and preparing research profiles in co-ordination with the Major Gifts Team and the Fundraising Intelligence Team
- Drafting correspondence for the Head of Major Gifts and Major Gifts Managers
- Maintaining systems for tracking the progress of fundraising approaches and coordinating key deadlines on behalf of the Major Gifts Team
- Managing and updating databases
- Working closely and effectively with other departments to obtain information and feedback relating to fundraising proposals, letters and reports
- Assisting the Major Gifts team in their day-to-day activities
- Providing administrative support to the Major Gifts team
- Attending meetings, producing agendas and taking minutes at meetings
Experience needed:
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent organisation and planning skills, including managing multiple tasks and priorities
- Accuracy with a keen eye for detail, including demonstrable proof-reading skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Administration experience with the ability to handle confidential information and communicate with senior level stakeholders
- An interest in the Arts and Cultural world