Dignity in Dying
Fundraising Support Officer
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Dignity in Dying & Compassion in Dying
Central London | £32,721 per Annum | Full-time (35 hours per week) | 1 YR Fixed Term Contract Minimum 3 days per week in the office during probation, minimum 2 days thereafter.
About the role
We are looking for a Fundraising Support Officer to support a wide range of fundraising activities across Dignity in Dying and Compassion in Dying.
This is a varied and practical role supporting campaigns, donor care, and administrative processes. You will play an important part in ensuring our supporters have a positive experience while helping deliver key fundraising initiatives, including new programme development.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career, returning to work, or looking to move into fundraising. We are looking for enthusiasm, organisation and a willingness to learn, and will support you to develop in the role.
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Key responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for fundraising campaigns, including direct mail activity
- Support the set-up and delivery of new initiatives (e.g. lottery and in-memory giving)
- Respond to supporter enquiries via email and telephone
- Process donations and maintain accurate supporter records using databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)
- Support donor communications, reporting and stewardship activity
- Assist with general fundraising administration and team support
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised, with strong attention to detail
- A clear and confident communicator, able to respond sensitively to supporters
- Proactive and positive, with a willingness to learn
- Comfortable using systems and handling information (training provided)
- Motivated to build a career in fundraising
We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences, including those with limited formal work experience.
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About us
Dignity in Dying campaigns for greater choice, control and access to services at the end of life. Compassion in Dying supports people to understand and exercise their rights, helping them plan for end-of-life care.
How to apply
Please send:
- Your CV (maximum 2 pages),
- Answers to short application questions
- Equal opportunities monitoring form (optional)
to jessicacappi@dignityindying.org.uk
The short application questions and equal opportunities monitoring form can be found on our website, here: https://www.dignityindying.org.uk/work-for-us/
🗓 Deadline: 9am Wednesday 9th September
Interviews
- Stage 1: Virtual interview – WC 21st September
- Stage 2: In-person interview at our London office – TBC
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