Partnerships Fundraising Assistant

Role Title: Partnerships Fundraising Assistant

Location: Central Bath – 2 core days a week in the office with opportunity to work from home the remaining 3

Reporting to: Senior Partnerships Manager           

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week, incl lunch)

Salary  £25,470 (minimum salary)

Annual leave: 27 days + UK public holidays

Contract length: 12 months fixed term with possibility of extension (subject to probation)

Application deadline: Friday 23^rd May at 5pm – Interviews will be held as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Start date: ASAP

Ethiopiaid is a small charity that makes a big impact in Ethiopia. Our approach is simple, and it works. Since 1989, we have partnered with local NGOs in Ethiopia to provide the funding they need to put their programmes into action.

The projects we fundraise for range from maternal health, education, and disability to opportunities for women and girls, ending harmful practices, palliative care, health and emergency & recovery work. We support our partners to strengthen their capacity and deliver locally led programmes to transform lives at a grassroots level.

Our dedicated and friendly team of nine staff are based in central Bath and we are seeking someone to join us in the Partnerships team to focus on supporting fundraising and stewarding high-net worth individuals, alongside supporting the wider work of the Partnerships Team to grow income from Trusts and Foundations.

Working with the Senior Partnerships Manager and Partnerships Assistant you will focus on stewarding, reporting to and securing income from our portfolio of existing high net worth individuals. Leading on the stewardship of a select portfolio of donors, supporting with mailings, appeals and thanking as well as developing prospects with the Individual Giving Team.

As part of a small energetic team, you will also support with specific projects and busy periods such as supporting the BBC Radio 4 Appeal and covering workloads during in-country visits to Ethiopia.

Main areas of responsibility, but not limited to:

Essential requirements:

• Experience in a donor or customer facing role and ability to build relationships
• Excellent verbal and writing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Good research skills, able to digest and summarise complex information into easy to communicate language
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Able to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Competency in Raisers Edge database or a similar CRM platform and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
• Willingness to be ‘hands on’ and take the initiative
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends (attending events, donor visits)
• Must live within easy commuting distance to our office in central Bath.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience/ understanding of one of the following areas would be an advantage: Individual Giving, Grantmakers or Major Donor fundraising
• Donor stewardship experience

Whilst a degree is an advantage it is not a requirement for this role.   We are seeking someone who can demonstrate an ability to write clearly and to a high standard, with good verbal communication skills, pays attention to detail, enjoys building relationships, is quick to learn and not afraid to ask questions.

Ethiopiaid Office Culture:

Our Bath office is close to main transport links, walking distance from local shops, cafes, and restaurants.

We have a small garden courtyard, space for those who wish to cycle in to store their bikes, on-site shower and changing facilities.

We are a professional, yet relaxed, office with a flexible work structure (core hours 9.30am to 3.30pm). The team are expected to work two days a week in the office, with an option to work flexibly on the other days from home if you can provide a suitable office set up.

As a small team, we have a warm and collaborative work environment with opportunities to develop your skillset in areas in – and outside of – your job role.

‘I truly enjoyed my time working at Ethiopiaid and have learnt so much, not just about fundraising but also about maintaining professionalism, managing my own workload and making my own informed decisions.  The new experiences I had, such as public speaking and presenting ideas in the team calls, have pushed me to learn new approaches and techniques – I believe this has significantly boosted my confidence.’ 

– Ethiopiaid team member

Diversity & Inclusion:

Ethiopiaid is committed to equality and diversity in all its activities to promoting inclusive processes, practices, and culture. We strive to work to eliminate any unlawful or unfair discrimination including direct or indirect discrimination, discrimination by association, discrimination linked to a perceived characteristic, harassment and victimisation. We will continue to strive towards a culture that is diverse and inclusive that recognises and develops the potential of all staff and volunteers.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE

• This position is only open to those with the right to work in the
• This role focuses on delivering income against fundraising targets and is not programme
• Applications received without a covering letter or a CV will not be
• Interviews are anticipated to take place via Zoom in the first
• We have the right to end the admissions process at any

How to apply:

Apply by sending your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you are the right person for the role to partnerships@ethiopiaid.org.uk.

To discuss the role in more detail, please feel free to contact Mim Maggs – miriam@ethiopiaid.org.uk or call -1225 476 385