Evening Alumni Fundraiser - Part-Time, Hybrid Potential

Pertemps Open University

England

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 21,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Open University is seeking a Part-time Telephone Fundraiser based on-site at Milton Keynes. You will engage OU alumni, promote funded projects and secure donations, with evening shifts Tue-Thu 17:00-21:00, and potential hybrid work after induction. Temporary to permanent progression possible based on performance.

Join a team dedicated to philanthropy, alumni engagement and social impact in higher education.

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.
Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the team.