Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer

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This is an exciting and dynamic role within our Fundraising and Marketing department, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our public fundraising efforts. The role has been designed to support the Direct Marketing Manager [Acquisition]  in managing and developing internal systems, coordinating projects, and providing essential administrative support to the team.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer to join our Public Fundraising team. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our fundraising activities, particularly during appeals, where your coordination skills will be crucial.

Key responsibilities:

Appeal coordination:

•    Assist the Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition in keeping member agency fundraising directors and key suppliers up to date in the run-up to and during appeals.
•    Update the fundraising and marketing team budget tracker, ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the appeal process.
•    Support the setup and management of Appeal Toolkits and Appeal Hubs, providing essential assets to staff, member agencies, and suppliers.
•    Assist with the coordination and delivery of creative projects across all direct marketing channels, ensuring timely and effective execution.
•    Work with the team to gather and report appeal results, providing updates to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Executive Team, and CEO’s office.

Ongoing responsibilities:

•    Organise and manage review meetings with suppliers’ post-appeal, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
•    Monitor and update core and appeal budgets, processing invoices and ensuring financial accuracy.
•    Support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing in organizing and managing the Fundraising Director’s Group meetings, including diary coordination, preparing presentations, and taking minutes.
•    Provide general administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing team, including setting up monthly team meetings, organising agendas, and coordinating away days.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

•    Proven experience in project coordination and administrative support, ideally within a fundraising or marketing environment.
•    Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. 
•    Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail.
•    Experience with budget tracking and financial processes.
•    A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work well within a team.

If you are passionate about making a difference, are eager to learn the fundamentals of direct marketing and have the skills to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter [i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name] to HR@dec.org.uk by 9am, Thursday 21 November 2024

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