Temporary Fundraising & Comms Assistant

We are looking for a short term temporary Fundraising & Comms Assistant for a children's social welfare charity. You will be providing strong administrative and coordination support across fundraising and events.

Hybrid working min 2 days in the office in Rugby.

• Administrative & Fundraising Support
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the fundraising team, including processing donations, sending thank-you letters, and responding to supporter and event enquiries promptly and warmly.
  • Maintain accurate records within CRM/database, keeping supporter and donor information up to date and well organised.
  • Support the preparation of funding applications to trusts and foundations, helping to gather information, draft sections, and track deadlines and reporting dates.
  • Help keep a clear record of grant deadlines, supporter communications, and event timelines so nothing is missed.
• Community Fundraising Support
  • Act as a friendly first point of contact for community fundraisers, supporters, and volunteer-led groups, making sure they feel supported, appreciated and well looked after.
  • Provide resources, materials, and practical guidance to regional networks and individual fundraisers taking on challenges or local events.
  • Help coordinate community fundraising activity, including sending out fundraising packs, tracking sign-ups, and following up.
• Social Media & Communications Support
• Events Support
  • Support the delivery of the fundraising events, assisting with logistics, materials, volunteer coordination, and supporter communications before, during, and after each event.
  • Help promote events across social media and to community fundraising networks to maximise sign-ups and income.

• Any exposure to fundraising, events, customer service, or administration (paid or voluntary).
• Strong written skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to help draft clear, accurate and engaging communications and supporter correspondence.
• Enthusiasm for building relationships and a genuine interest in how charities raise income and find new opportunities.
• An interest in fundraising events, and a willingness to help with planning and delivery, including supporting logistics and volunteers on the day.
• Confident using standard IT (e.g. Microsoft Office/Google Workspace) and willing to learn to use CRM/database systems to maintain records and support reporting.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.