Fundraising Officer

Earthwatch currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Officer to join our Fundraising Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing operational support to the Income Generation team and helping Earthwatch maximise revenue and deliver impactful environmental programmes. You will research funding opportunities, write applications and support individual giving campaigns.

WHO ARE WE?

Earthwatch is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature. We do this by connecting people with the natural world, monitoring the health of our natural resources, and informing the actions that will have the greatest positive impact. At Earthwatch, we believe in the value of creating meaningful connections as a solution to the environmental and social challenges we face. Every person has something to contribute towards a better future. When people feel a sense of belonging, they are equipped with the power to create change towards a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.

OUR VALUES

We are driven by people

We always show humanity in our bid to save humanity. As colleagues, we treat each other with genuine warmth and respect. In a polarised world, we’re proud to build a friendly movement of local groups, schools, scientists and businesses. Everyone’s voice is welcome and valued.

We are powered by science

Powered by science, it’s science that makes us powerful. We champion findings collected by people at the grassroots to spark change in our neighbourhoods and at the highest levels of government. We’re committed to debate, openness, honesty, listening and always learning.

We connect with nature

Disconnection from nature is at the heart of ecological crisis. Connection is a driving force for change. So let’s get our boots – and our hearts – muddy. With smiles on our faces, we inspire people to get out into nature, have fun, discover what we all stand to lose, and take action.

We fight for our planet

The environmental crisis is relentless. We, too, never give up. Each day we fight for our fragile earth, not through protest, but practical science. From planting tiny forests to protecting the world’s freshwater habitats, our evidence-based solutions are the seeds of our planet’s survival.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Purpose:

The Fundraising Officer will provide essential operational support to the Income Generation team, contributing to analytic, administrative, research, reporting, and stewardship tasks. You will also be asked to assist with specific partnership development including working with funders and landowners. This role is key to helping Earthwatch maximise revenue and deliver impactful environmental programmes.

You will research funding opportunities, write applications, support individual giving campaigns, and maintain CRM records. If you’re looking to build fundraising experience across multiple income streams and make a tangible impact on the environment, this could be the perfect role for you. Working as part of a close-knit team you will have vision across all programmes.

Responsibilites

Research & Proposal Writing

Conduct research into potential trusts and foundations and corporate partners, including horizon scanning reports.
Update databases with funding opportunities relevant to Earthwatch’s projects.
Assist in writing and proofreading funding proposals and applications, alongside the Trusts and Foundations Manager and the Business Development Manager.
Independently write smaller bids and funding requests.

Individual Giving & Partnerships

Support the Individual Giving Manager with campaigns including direct debits, one-off donations, marathon fundraising, and legacies.
Assist the Partnership Development Manager with research and building strategic relationships with local authorities and project sites.

CRM & Administration

Maintain and update contact records in our CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
Respond to emails in the Fundraising and Development inboxes.
Monitor and report on team progress against objectives and KPIs.
Provide general administrative support to the Income Generation team.

Collaboration & Communication

Build strong relationships internally to understand Earthwatch’s work and articulate it in compelling cases for support.
Work with colleagues to ensure funder requirements are met.
Identify and promote stories and case studies that demonstrate impact.

In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:

Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the post holder’s line manager.

The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Knowledge & Experience

Experience of fundraising.
Experience of engaging with members of the public.

Skills & Aptitude

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Experience in managing and meeting deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.
A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and ability to create compelling presentations using Canva.

Personal Characteristics

Demonstrable passion for environmental issues and sustainability, with an understanding of the environmental sector.
Commitment to Earthwatch Europe’s mission and values.
Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Creativity and drive to succeed, willing and able to take on exciting new challenges.
Flexible and adaptable, able to respond positively to changing priorities and tasks.

Desirable

Experience of working in the charity sector.
Experience of using databases, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Experience of writing fundraising applications.
Experience of working within an environmental organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.

Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and other due diligence checks, given the nature of this position within the charity.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion

Earthwatch is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences. We welcome and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, and we will consider all applications fairly and consistently.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment – a place where individuality is embraced and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We value the benefits that different backgrounds, working approaches and ways of thinking can bring.

If you require reasonable adjustments in making an application for the role of Fundraising Officer, please contact the HR team at uk.hr@earthwatch.org.uk ahead of the application deadline.

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