Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Development Coordinator on a full-time, permanent basis.
Main purpose of the role
This is a pivotal position within the dynamic and successful Development and Engagement team at Brighton College, United Kingdom’s School of the Decade. You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we build momentum onto our next capital campaign, further grow our fully-funded Sixth Form bursary programme and launch a new regular giving appeal to our alumni community.
The role will demand close involvement in all aspects of fundraising and event coordination for Brighton College, with a particular focus on fundraising operations and donor care activity. It will bring the incumbent into contact with parents, staff, Old Brightonians, corporate sponsors and other supporters.
This is a varied role that would suit an ambitious individual looking to start their career in the education and/or charity sector, or for someone with transferable skills who would like to work in the third sector.
General duties and responsibilities
Fundraising
- Process all campaign and regular donations and liaise with donors throughout the giving journey.
- Support the Development Manager in the execution of planned fundraising appeals and projects (e.g. capital, annual, awards, corporate sponsorship).
- Oversee the prospect pipeline on the development database (Raiser’s Edge).
- Create guest bios ahead of key school events and support the department’s annual fundraising research programme.
- Research prospective donors and create detailed profiles.
Events
- Coordinate key fundraising and stewardship events.
- Act as a liaison for VIP guests before and during events.
- Help to manage the event/project management systems for the department.
- Attend fundraising and engagement events as and when required.
Department administration
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails.
- Keep accurate records for income and expenditure.
- Update contact details for constituents on the development database.
- Manage the department diary.
- Coordinate department meetings, prepare agendas and produce minutes.
- Support the Development Manager with the management of the database (Raiser’s Edge) and data segmentation.
Support to the Director of Development
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Development and Engagement (calendar management, projects, correspondence and expenses).
- Organise arrangements for prospect and donor meetings.
- Organise travel logistics (flights, hotels, visas etc.) and produce comprehensive itineraries for overseas fundraising trips.
- Any other reasonable management request.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week). Attendance at some evening and weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be offered.
Remuneration
A salary in the range of £27,000 – £28,500 per annum will be offered depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
Holidays
23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.
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