Evening Alumni Fundraiser — Higher Ed Impact

Pertemps Open University

Aylesbury

On-site

GBP 8,000 - 9,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Open University is seeking a Part-time Telephone Fundraiser to join the Development Office at Milton Keynes. You will contact OU alumni, promote funded projects and secure donations, acting as a professional ambassador for the University.

This temporary to permanent role offers evening shifts and potential progression based on performance, with hybrid working possible after induction.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong listening skills with a confident and friendly telephone manner.
Ability to build rapport and comfortably ask for donations.
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
Basic IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.
Availability to work evening shifts on-site in Milton Keynes.

Responsibilities

Make outbound calls to selected OU alumni to promote funded projects and secure donations.
Build rapport and maintain positive relationships, reinforcing the importance of alumni contributions.
Compose and send tailored follow-up emails with further information and arrange call-backs where required.
Accurately record all interactions using specialist telephone fundraising software.
Represent the University professionally, acting as a key voice of the OU.