Partnerships Fundraising Assistant in Bath

Location: Central Bath – 2 core days a week in the office with opportunity to work from home the remaining 3.

Reporting to: Senior Partnerships Manager

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week, incl lunch)

Salary: £25,470 (minimum salary)

Annual leave: 27 days + UK public holidays

Contract length: 12 months fixed term with possibility of extension (subject to probation)

Application deadline: Friday 23rd May at 5pm – Interviews will be held as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Ethiopiaid is a small charity that makes a big impact in Ethiopia. Our approach is simple, and it works. Since 1989, we have partnered with local NGOs in Ethiopia to provide the funding they need to put their programmes into action. The projects we fundraise for range from maternal health, education, and disability to opportunities for women and girls, ending harmful practices, palliative care, health and emergency & recovery work. We support our partners to strengthen their capacity and deliver locally led programmes to transform lives at a grassroots level.

Our dedicated and friendly team of nine staff are based in central Bath and we are seeking someone to join us in the Partnerships team to focus on supporting fundraising and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, alongside supporting the wider work of the Partnerships Team to grow income from Trusts and Foundations.

Working with the Senior Partnerships Manager and Partnerships Assistant you will focus on stewarding, reporting to and securing income from our portfolio of existing high-net-worth individuals. Leading on the stewardship of a select portfolio of donors, supporting with mailings, appeals and thanking, as well as developing prospects with the Individual Giving Team. As part of a small energetic team, you will also support with specific projects and busy periods such as supporting the BBC Radio 4 Appeal and covering workloads during in-country visits to Ethiopia.

Main areas of responsibility, but not limited to:

• Stewardship
• Support income generation from a specific portfolio of high-net-worth individuals ‘Major Donors and Major Donor Prospects’
• Support delivery of the Major Donor mailing cycles and bespoke mailings including editing, data, printing and sorting.
• Ensure all donations are thanked and acknowledged in a professional and timely manner via relevant channels and by appropriate staff.
• Work to ensure online and offline communications include or exclude high-net-worth individuals in line with strategy and bespoke communication plans.
• Work with staff who manage our website to create and maintain bespoke landing pages and Partnership pages on Ethiopiaid.org.uk.
• Liaise with members of the wider team, specifically those working in Individual Giving to ensure materials produced are always accurate & on brand and high-net-worth individuals receive any relevant communications produced by other teams.
• Support wider fundraising activities and special appeals that involve high-net-worth individuals.
• Deliver on team KPIs and financial targets.
• Support the Senior Partnerships Manager to ensure high-net-worth individuals bespoke Action plans are actioned and kept up to date.
• Support the stewardship of Major Donor Prospects and support development of donor pathways.
• Lead on Major Donors Regular Giving stewardship: Work to uplift recurring gifts.
• Secure new recurring gifts from Major Donors.
• Coordinate a monthly regular giving membership newsletter Tibbir along with the Fundraising Officer (Individual Giving).

Administration

• Support to the Partnerships Team
• Ensure gifts received are coded correctly taking into account Gift Aid, appeals, specified funds.
• Ensure donors’ details are correctly recorded and updated.
• Support compliance with GDPR and donor’s communication preferences.
• Share partner project and budget updates as received.
• Attend relevant Monitoring and Evaluation meetings (online).
• Support and provide cover during Partnerships Team members visiting Ethiopia.
• Support the stewardship of family Trusts (managed by Partnerships Assistant – Trusts & Foundations focus).
• Prospect Research (managed by Partnerships Assistant – Trusts & Foundations focus).
• Potential to support out-of-office meetings and events.
• Other administrative duties as requested.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a donor or customer facing role and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good research skills, able to digest and summarise complex information into easy to communicate language.
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Able to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Competency in Raisers Edge database or a similar CRM platform and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Willingness to be ‘hands on’ and take the initiative.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends (attending events, donor visits).
• Must live within easy commuting distance to our office in central Bath.
• Experience/understanding of one of the following areas would be an advantage: Individual Giving, Grantmakers or Major Donor fundraising.

Whilst a degree is an advantage it is not a requirement for this role. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate an ability to write clearly and to a high standard, with good verbal communication skills, pays attention to detail, enjoys building relationships, is quick to learn and not afraid to ask questions.

Our Bath office is close to main transport links, walking distance from local shops, cafes, and restaurants. We have a small garden courtyard, space for those who wish to cycle in to store their bikes, on-site shower and changing facilities. We are a professional, yet relaxed, office with a flexible work structure (core hours 9.30am to 3.30pm). The team are expected to work two days a week in the office, with an option to work flexibly on the other days from home if you can provide a suitable office set up. As a small team, we have a warm and collaborative work environment with opportunities to develop your skillset in areas in – and outside of – your job role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ethiopiaid is committed to equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices, and culture. We strive to work to eliminate any unlawful or unfair discrimination including direct or indirect discrimination, discrimination by association, discrimination linked to a perceived characteristic, harassment and victimisation. We will continue to strive towards a culture that is diverse and inclusive that recognises and develops the potential of all staff and volunteers.

To discuss the role in more detail, please feel free to contact Mim Maggs – miriam@ethiopiaid.org.uk or call -1225 476 385.