Job Description
We are seeking a fundraising officer to lead and deliver a portfolio of fundraising activities to maximise life-time value donations from our regular giving pool (donors gifting up to £1,000 a year). Projects within the portfolio will be defined by specific strategic objectives and will vary year on year, but will typically include: direct mail postal appeals, telephone campaigns, crowdfunding, giving days and on-line campaigns.
This is a crucial time for the University’s regular giving programme. Students continue to be hit hard by the cost of living crisis and your work will be vital to ensuring students can complete their studies and maximise their experiences whilst at university. Fundraising will also be a key part of the Unversity’s Centenary planning (2026).
You will work closely with motivated colleagues to raise vital funds from a range of supporters including university alumni.
You will have:
A demonstrable interest in and experience of fundraising
Experience planning and managing long term projects
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Good all round IT skills
Expereince of analysing metrics to improve future work
Closing date - 4th August 2024
Interview date - 12th August 2024
Informal contact details | Alternative informal contact details | ||
Contact role: | Interim Fundraising Manager | Contact role: | Associate Director of Principal Gifts |
Contact name: | Janice Galvin | Contact name: | Hilary Spicer |
Contact phone: | 0118 378 3605 | Contact phone: | |
Contact email: | j.galvin@reading.ac.uk | Contact email: | h.spicer@reading.ac.uk |
By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.