Fundraising Apprentice

Job Description

Job Title:

Fundraising Apprentice
(37.5 hours per week including study time)

Responsible To:

Events Fundraiser

Responsible For:

Not Applicable

Training:

The Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship combines
workplace learning with online training sessions, leading
to a nationally recognised qualification.

Purpose of Job

Support the fundraising team in delivering and promoting a wide variety of activities,
including mass participation events, challenge and community fundraising, corporate
partnerships, and individual giving. Ensure excellent support and stewardship for
fundraisers to help maximise income and impact.

Main Responsibilities

Support the team with administration tasks as required including producing
fundraising packs, certificates, thank you letters, sourcing raffle and auction prizes
and helping with event logistics.

Manage  the  administration  and  communication  for  Regular  Giving  supporters,
ensuring they receive timely updates, excellent stewardship, and a positive supporter
experience.

Ensure stocks of stationery, literature, and promotional materials are well maintained
and available to support fundraising activities.

Maintain accurate supporter records and mailing lists in the Beacon database,
ensuring data is kept up to date, and create target lists to reach and engage
supporters for fundraising opportunities.

Write and source creative copy for fundraising and generic communications, e.g.,
blogs, e-newsletters and providing content for our digital channels. This includes
developing relationships with fundraisers to gather emotive stories.

Recruit and motivate Community Champions and other fundraising volunteers,
ensuring they are well supported and engaged throughout all fundraising activities.

Follow up on leads generated from our online services activities and maintain
regular, friendly contact with past fundraisers by phone and email to build lasting
relationships and encourage continued support.

Assist the Fundraising Manager with research into new fundraising initiatives.

Attend fundraising events with the team as required.

Other

It is a requirement of the position to remain flexible within your role and support the
fundraising team as required and supporting other departments as business needs
require for example, providing cover when other members of the team are
unavailable.

A willingness to be involved in the wider work undertaken by MS-UK is required.

You will be expected to attend fundraising events as and when required. This may
involve occasional weekend or evening work.

You must comply with our internal policies and procedures e.g., Health and Safety
Policy.

This is not an exhaustive job description and these duties may change from time to
time to reflect changes in the organisation’s circumstances. MS-UK therefore
reserves the right to vary the job description in consultation with you.

Essential Skills and experience

Educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Computer literate with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

A keen attitude to learning and a willingness to undertake training.

Good Organisational and time management skills.

Good communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with
fundraisers over the phone.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Flexible, enthusiastic and be a good team player.

Polite and courteous and treats all people with respect.

Commitment to MS-UK’s vision, mission and values.

Desirable Skills and experience

Experience of working in a busy office environment.

Experience of using databases and Excel.

Excellent copywriting skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.