Development Assistant (Full-time)

Maintain accurate records of all donors, members, patrons and prospects, adhering to Gainsborough’s House data protection policies and GDPR legislation at all times

Support excellent Gift Aid record-keeping, encouraging Gift Aided donations wherever appropriate

Support the Chief Operating Officer and Finance & Administration Officer to submit accurate Gift Aid returns to HMRC

Ensure timely communications to all donors, such as acknowledgements and thank you letters

Ensure renewal invitations and membership packs are sent to new and renewing members at the appropriate time

Support the Development Manager to research new prospects and funding opportunities

Support the Development Manager to draft and compile major bids and grant applications

Support the Development Manager to collect data and prepare reports, such as those required by funders and Trustees

Act as the first point of contact for enquiries from Members and Patrons

Support the Development Manager to design and deliver successful fundraising events, including our exclusive Member and Patron events

Manage invitations and guest lists for fundraising events, including managing online bookings and RSVPs

With the support of the Duty Managers, ensure fundraising events are properly resourced and risk assessed

Ensure all relevant staff are well briefed on fundraising events and visits by key VIPs

Work with the Finance & Administration Officer to monitor and evaluate the success of on-site donation boxes and digital donation points

Support the Marketing team by providing high quality information and images for key print and online messaging, including invitations, brochures, webpages and social media content

Contribute content to Gainsborough’s House newsletters and mail-outs as required

Support the Development Manager and Trustees to supervise the activities of fundraising volunteers

Following appropriate training, act as one of several First Aiders and/or Fire Marshalls as necessary