Fundraising Assistant

Autism Action; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Cambridge is seeking an entry-level fundraising professional. You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager to support various fundraising efforts, organize events, create marketing materials, and maintain relationships with donors. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for advocating for autistic individuals. The position offers a salary of £25,000–£28,000 annually with the possibility of hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Passion for improving life for autistic individuals.
• Strong communication skills to engage with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Create marketing content for social media and website.
• Assist with organizing fundraising events and logistics.

Job description

Job Overview

This role is vital to the growth of our charity and represents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our small but dynamic team. You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager on events, corporate, trusts and foundations, community, and individual fundraising efforts.

The successful candidate will be motivated to improve life for autistic people and will be a strong advocate, ensuring all opinions are heard and respected. They will communicate with people of all backgrounds and different communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders.
• Create marketing materials, including content for social media and our website.
• Work with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager to deliver a series of high-quality, high-profile fundraising events.
• Ensure deadlines are met, prioritising a varied workload and maintaining attention to detail in all tasks.
• Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation.
• Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work.
• Provide administrative support to the fundraising team, including sending fundraising packs, processing donations and fulfilling orders from our e-shop.
• Respond to supporter queries via phone, email, and web with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain accurate supporter data in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
• Create quarterly Gift Aid claims reports via the CRM system and liaise with the finance team to ensure timely submission to HMRC.
• Prepare thank‑you letters, certificates, and merchandise to support fundraisers and events.
• Assist with the organisation of fundraising events, including logistics and supporter engagement.
• Manage incoming post for fundraising and donors, process Gift Aid declarations, and maintain stock levels for shop and event materials.
• Produce monthly reports on income, donor activity and progress against target.

Contract Term

Full‑time but part‑time hours (4 days per week) will be considered. Please state your preference when applying.

Salary

£25,000‑£28,000 a year dependent on skills and experience. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.

Location

Hybrid working, with attendance at the Cambridge Office (CB4 0WZ) a minimum of 2 days a week.

Closing Date

Midnight on 19th January 2026.

How to Apply

Send your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 500 words) detailing how you match the job description and person specification for this role to [e-mail] by midnight, 19th January 2026.

Key Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non‑profit Organizations