Fundraising Executive

The Harlequins Foundation; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harlequins Foundation is seeking a Fundraising Executive to manage the complete supporter care journey, from initial enquiry to thank you. You’ll build relationships with individual donors, clubs, local businesses and volunteers, and support the wider Fundraising and Engagement Team with events and campaigns.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential. The role offers scope for career progression as the Foundation grows, with evening and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• At least two years’ experience in a professional admin or events based role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus experience of CRM systems and project management tools.
• Confidence building relationships and networking with a wide range of people.
• Experience working with data and administrative tasks.
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail.
• Good financial literacy.
• An understanding of fundraising and different income generation methods in the charity sector.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritise a varied workload.
• A hands on approach and a willingness to get stuck in.
• A commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and to equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for supporters and donors, responding to enquiries promptly
• Support people raising money for the Foundation, including challenge event participants, schools, clubs and community fundraisers
• Help deliver matchday activity, mainly our 50/50 Raffle and other activations that raise funds and awareness
• Support the delivery of Foundation and third party events
• Research new challenge event opportunities and deliver great supporter care to our fundraisers
• With the Partnerships & Events Manager, develop and deliver a community fundraising programme
• Maintain and update donor records on our fundraising database
• Manage administration and fulfilment of auction and fundraising prizes
• Build strong relationships with Harlequins FC, its partners and sponsors, regular givers, high net worth donors, schools and clubs
• Represent the Foundation internally and externally as an ambassador for our work

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Networking

Data handling

Organization

Financial literacy

Fundraising basics

Education

Degree or demonstrable equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Project management tools

Job description

About the Harlequins Foundation

The Harlequins Foundation is the charitable arm of Harlequins, delivering programmes in our communities that primarily support young people to develop the Essential Skills, enabling success on and off the pitch. Established in 2015, we put our communities at the heart of everything we do. Our work falls under three impact areas: Education and Employability, Wellbeing, and Inclusion.

Our identity is TRUE: Tempo, Relate, Unconventional and Enjoyment. We’re deliberate in what we do, connected to our culturally diverse communities, innovative and agile in tackling societal challenges, and proud to be a force for good.

The role

Salary: £25,000 to £28,000, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Partnerships & Events Manager

Location: Twickenham Stoop

As Fundraising Executive, you’ll make sure every supporter has a positive and rewarding experience with the Foundation. You’ll look after the complete supporter care journey, from the first enquiry through to saying thank you. You’ll build relationships with individual donors, fundraisers, community groups, local businesses and volunteers, and support the wider Fundraising and Engagement Team with events and campaigns.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential. The right candidate will have scope for career progression and additional responsibilities as we grow.

What you’ll do

• Act as the main point of contact for supporters and donors, responding to enquiries promptly
• Support people raising money for the Foundation, including challenge event participants, schools, clubs and community fundraisers
• Help deliver matchday activity, mainly our 50/50 Raffle and other activations that raise funds and awareness
• Support the delivery of Foundation and third party events
• Research new challenge event opportunities and deliver great supporter care to our fundraisers
• With the Partnerships & Events Manager, develop and deliver a community fundraising programme
• Maintain and update donor records on our fundraising database
• Manage administration and fulfilment of auction and fundraising prizes
• Build strong relationships with Harlequins FC, its partners and sponsors, regular givers, high net worth donors, schools and clubs
• Represent the Foundation internally and externally as an ambassador for our work

What you’ll bring

• A degree or demonstrable equivalent experience
• At least two years’ experience in a professional admin or events based role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus experience of CRM systems and project management tools
• Confidence building relationships and networking with a wide range of people
• Experience working with data and administrative tasks
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail
• Good financial literacy
• An understanding of fundraising and different income generation methods in the charity sector
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritise a varied workload
• A hands on approach and a willingness to get stuck in
• A commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and to equal opportunities

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in a fundraising executive or supporter care role
• Experience working with high net worth individuals or celebrities

Some evening and weekend work is required.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

The Harlequins Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding our staff, volunteers, children and adults at risk. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.