Supporter Acquisition Fundraising Assistant

Dogs Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogs Trust is looking for a Fundraising Assistant in the Supporter Acquisition team to help recruit new supporters and support the fundraising operation. You will provide administrative support, manage diaries, assist with copywriting, and help collate data and reports while ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations.

The role is fixed term until October 2027, with interviews provisionally scheduled for October 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to cope under pressure.
• Experience using Microsoft software such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Basic copywriting skills.
• Basic understanding of fundraising and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Supporter Acquisition team, from responding to queries to research and content collation, assisting with elements of the supporter recruitment lifecycle.
• Support with diary management and meeting planning for the team, and manage their digital assets, documents and files.
• Support with sourcing case studies and attending photo shoots, working with rehoming centre teams.
• Generate and circulate reports, gathering information related to income, KPI’s and supporter feedback, helping ensure fundraising compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Copywriting

Microsoft Teams experience

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you organised and proactive, with a passion for fundraising and dogs?

We’re looking for a Fundraising Assistant in our Supporter Acquisition team, who are responsible for recruiting new supporters to donate to our work.

What does this role do?

• provide administrative support to the Supporter Acquisition team, from responding to queries to research and content collation, you’ll assist with various elements of the supporter recruitment lifecycle,
• support with diary management and meeting planning for the team, as well as managing their digital assets, documents, and files,
• support with sourcing case studies and attending photo shoots, working closely with teams in rehoming centres,
• generate and circulate reports, gathering information related to income, KPI’s and supporter feedback, helping the team ensure compliance with fundraising regulations.

This role is fixed term until October 2027. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 13th and 14th October 2026 and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?

We’re looking for candidates who have strong organisational skills and the ability to cope well under pressure, as this role can often be reactive. You’ll need some experience of using Microsoft software, such as Teams and SharePoint, and basic copywriting skills and experience. A basic understanding of fundraising and marketing is essential too, as well as a passion for our work.

What does this team do?

The Mass Public Fundraising directorate brings in approximately £88m per annum through regular giving, one off gifts, prize led fundraising, community and events and legacy and in memory. Our collective ambition is to build on our already successful portfolio of fundraising products and grow and diversify our income by 25% over the next five years, through engagement and value exchange.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at [e-mail]. We're here to support you every step of the way.